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ff · 08-04-2005, 09:40 AM

http://yahoo.reuters.com/financeQuot...t111118_newsml

Takeo Fukui: A V-8 Is A Possibility

In a Reuters report, Takeo Fukui has been quoted as saying that Honda may begin mass producing V8 engines, but also that a final decision won't be made for around 3 years. Fukui also said that Honda is considering diesel and/or hybrid V-6 options as well.

Judging by the Reuters piece, Mr. Fukui seemed to place the most emphasis on the V8 possiblity, mentioning that if development of the recently announced V10 is successful, there would be "no reason not to have something in between". And further: "If we make a V10, we might just as well make a V8. I won't deny the possibility." "We'll see how the V10 turns out, and make a decision in about three years' time." He also reasoned "by around 2010, customers driving the Ridgeline now will need a stepped up product".

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A little bit of good news (rumour). Now if we can get them to stop embracing FWD so much.

08-04-2005, 09:40 AM	#1
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Honda V8, or V6 hybrid or diesel in the future? http://yahoo.reuters.com/financeQuot...t111118_newsml Takeo Fukui: A V-8 Is A Possibility In a Reuters report, Takeo Fukui has been quoted as saying that Honda may begin mass producing V8 engines, but also that a final decision won't be made for around 3 years. Fukui also said that Honda is considering diesel and/or hybrid V-6 options as well. Judging by the Reuters piece, Mr. Fukui seemed to place the most emphasis on the V8 possiblity, mentioning that if development of the recently announced V10 is successful, there would be "no reason not to have something in between". And further: "If we make a V10, we might just as well make a V8. I won't deny the possibility." "We'll see how the V10 turns out, and make a decision in about three years' time." He also reasoned "by around 2010, customers driving the Ridgeline now will need a stepped up product". --------------------- A little bit of good news (rumour). Now if we can get them to stop embracing FWD so much.