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22-09-2021, 07:15 PM
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I guess this topic has been covered before, but like everything, things change and evolve so I thought this would be a great thing to revisit.
The way an engine or exhaust sounds is generally what attracts me to certain cars. The first on my list is the BMW E46 M3 CSL. The exhaust is a bit raspy but the induction note through six indivual throttle bodies sucking from a huge carbon fibre airbox is, and there is no other way to put it, orgasmic! Next, the naturally aspirated Aston Martin V12. The legend has it this engine was created by two ford Duratec V6's, I don't care one bit, it just sounds so good. The upshifts from the ZF gearboxes give the impression of a lazy, un-stressed beast. To my ears, I also get some undertones of the N/A barra in it too. One that's close to my heart, the Ford Coyote V8. Where once Ford made low-revving V8's, this 5.0 is a absolute demon for revs. Again, the induction note has me. Staying with the naturally aspirated V8, the Lexus 5.0 is a honey. Now I know Lexus do play a bit with some piped in induction noise, but I defy anyone not to crack a big smile with this engine. Found in the delightful LC500 as well as the IS500, ISF, RCF and GSF. Another manic six, the Porsche GT3 Flat 6's are pretty special. Probably the best six cylinder engines ever made. And this post from me would not be complete with the JLR supercharged 5.0 V8. Found in Jaguar's XKR, XFR, XJR, F-Type R and F-Pace SVR as well as a selection of Range Rover's. It's at it's glorious best in the pre-face lifted F-Type R and SVR. Somehow, Jaguar really managed to make this thing sound like it's growling. Due to the nanny state, the latest versions are somewhat toned down to meet stricter noise limits. Boooooo! Would love to hear what others find music to their ears.
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22-09-2021, 07:21 PM
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It would be a toss up between a Ferrari F458 and any Sierra Cosworth RS Group A racecar.
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22-09-2021, 07:35 PM
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Maserati or two springs to mind but have to say this was my first thought,yea yea didnt end well but that car that sound
 https://youtu.be/WpNqdpVebMY
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22-09-2021, 08:05 PM
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as its our choice. Years ago in NZ I had a Fiat 124 Pinnafarina convertible, European version (not USA) left hand drive, convertible
Driving through the mountains, hood down, windows up heater busting a gut. But the reverberation of the exhaust off the mountain faces. Trip should have taken 35 minutes but I retraced my steps (drive) and did it 4 times.
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22-09-2021, 08:15 PM
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A couple of my favourites from youtube that I find myself watching over and over again.
This is my all time fav.. This is a close second, in the tunnel, start at 3:38
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23-09-2021, 07:39 AM
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But there is a lot of goodness here, the E46 M3 is one of the first cars as a kid I can recall going "holy smokes", it must of had an exhaust on it but the tingle noise was unreal. I dont mind the ****el barp as well...I want them all! edit: I cant say w@nkel?
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22-09-2021, 08:22 PM
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Im somewhat Bias of course
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22-09-2021, 08:27 PM
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My favourite car sound is the central locking in my old Peugeot. Very satisfying and “solid”.
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22-09-2021, 09:03 PM
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22-09-2021, 08:34 PM
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Anything Group B.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtR5OOHZSp4
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22-09-2021, 08:38 PM
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It's not an FG MKI.......
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Favourite car sound, my turbo dose when I lift off from full boost at high rpm.
Favourite sounding car, Adam LZ Barra swap Mustang. That exhaust note is epic.
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22-09-2021, 08:46 PM
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LFA, close thread......
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15-08-2022, 02:38 PM
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And while I love the sound of a high-revving V12 also, the T50 while sounding brilliant on a dyno, doesnt sound that great in the car. Not as good as the Valkyrie, it (T50) seems to lack the overtones you'd expect. |
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15-08-2022, 06:10 PM
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I posted this thread a year ago but somehow managed to list a couple of local favorites of mine.
I'm a little bit strange in that I like the thrashier noise produced by the NA Barra compared to the Turbo. Of course, the Turbo has a deeper burble to the exhaust, but without the turbo, the NA is less muffled in engine tone Zone in at about 1.30min to hear what I mean. And the Miami V8's never get old. Especially like the ignition cut snap-crack on the automatic versions. And the induction wine from the supercharger. I even like the sound of the long cranking stater motor. The induction wine and snort at 1.20min is delicious - I could listen to those for hours!
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26-11-2022, 09:38 PM
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My original post in this thread had the 911 GT3 on my list. Well, I have decided the little brother GT4 RS is better, especially those last 1,000rpm!
I don't really like exotic cars, there are only two exceptions to that; a V12 Aston Marting or a GT Porsche.
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22-09-2021, 09:28 PM
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Going down a Big Hill in my Truck with the Jacobs brake at Full Noise....
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22-09-2021, 10:02 PM
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That 5.0 Lexus sounds amazing-best sounding v8 here so far, especially the upper 500 revs in each gear and shift up, reminds me very much of a manual Miami with extractors, hi flow cats and a Manta twin loud system.
That XA GT Mt Buller was sweat in palms stuff, lots of wheelspin and sideways and wheel work going on. Funny how it looked slow but he overtook two cars on run- clearly not going as slow as the video appeared...
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23-09-2021, 06:10 AM
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 or any Driptroit going through a tunnel.
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23-09-2021, 07:15 AM
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Ol' School big cam.....even at idle nothing sounds better to me....
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22-09-2021, 11:18 PM
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgD0wJGcR0
Gto Ferrari ,,, Very defined gear change snick click.. And that old school howl |
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23-09-2021, 07:21 AM
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Dick's XE in 1983 sounded awesome, particularly at the end of Mountain Straight:
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23-09-2021, 05:50 PM
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To think car companies simulate sounds like that now.
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23-09-2021, 07:37 AM
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For me there isn't better than the humble 5 cylinder Focus.
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23-09-2021, 02:18 PM
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Barra Turbo > V8
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It was definitely fun in tunnels that's for sure. I love the off beat note.
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Still don't know how he managed to get it sounding like that with a factory back half GT350 exhaust. Never heard another Barra like it. |
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23-09-2021, 05:49 PM
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The last of the N/A Maserati Quattroporte 4.7L V8, 2012. Putting it through its pacing in the NZ ranges, windows down and the loud button on. The acceleration from 80 upwards was awesome and the sound was incredible. Pretty good through the tunnels as well. 4.03 mark in the clip.
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I have been lucky enough to score a ride in a MK II Focus RS, the induction note was very addictive.
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My XC 351 barking into life on start up after sitting for a week or two and after a little throttle tickle.
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About 4 minutes in when Tiff starts the McLaren F1 GTR... Still gives me goosebumps (he also drives it later in the videso). God I love that sound
https://youtu.be/2kLlmxUAB5A And cant beat a nice, ****ed off, Cammed V8 (I know this video happens to be a Chev V8, but same applies to Ford/Chrysler/etc V8's). Sounds awesome https://youtu.be/t-FVZ6hkYx8
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