Despite fuel usage, there are some things the V8 will never match in comparison with the 12 cylinder. The ultimate smoothness of the 12 cylinder is legendary. Remember the famous video of the 850CSi with the coin standing on the engine top at start up and not falling over. The 12 cylinder has a characteristic sound.
Monk
Can’t they just borrow the Rolls V12?
Mick Dunn
Difficult when Rolls is already borrowing this one.
Monk
Ahh. Fair enuff. Ta
Noddy_of_Toyland
Just put in a couple of three cylinder engines, that thing will fly.