Ahem......V6.......much lighter.......less to accelerate, better weight distribution, better efficiency. Starting point is 200hp but better 'saust, better inlet, remap, 4 shiny high lift cams and you'll be not far off the 4.2. Add to that the additional weight saving mentioned and the overweight V8 trying to accelerate the extra mass and hold a line through corners on a race track will be a sitting duck. As Mr Chapman said......simplify and reduce weight!
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PF late '97 D2 2.8 Aluminium Silver. Solar roof, Full Heated Leather, Double Glazing, 17" wheels, Sports Steering Wheel, Cruise, Blinds, Bose sound.
Fiat Tipo diseasel econobox with all the buttons and none of the soul that now does all the heavy lifting.
Ford Capri Laser: noisy, slow, thirsty, bouncy, no buttons but it always sounds like it’s REALLY trying and I can’t help but chuckle when it parps and boings along. And people of a certain age stare at it with a wistful look in their eyes that clearly says…I had one of them. And I sold it because of the kids 
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