TOO HEAVY, too loud, too expensive and too much: these were the things which killed the Neander 1400 turbo diesel long before it had the chance to test itself on showrooms.
Despite the fact it never went onto the market, this performance cruiser is a fascinating look at the way things might have been.
The diesel engine has become a mainstay of marine, locomotive, urban transport, road haulage and stationary use — indeed, any application where its inherent benefits of 30 per cent lower fuel consumption, cleaner emissions and longer life, as compared to an equivalent petrol engine, can suffi ciently offset its disadvantages of increased noise, extra vibration, higher manufacturing costs, and especially greater weight and bulk.
And they can even run on non-fossil fuels, potentially making them even…
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