I have said before that a supercharged +4 GDI would be a stunning drive. Possibly not a 2 stage centrifugal type, as on a Merlin, a bit big and difficult to make.
But perhaps one of the new electric ones that are being developed as an alternative to turbos. The idea is they give 100% boost from idle...
Possibly need a small air to air inter-cooler to keep the air charge cool, but using the otherwise pointless A/C to chill the charge might do the trick in the space available.
Skim the head to get the compression ration up and run on 100 octane gasoline, easily available in the UK.....
All it needs is money and a spirit of adventure....
I bought a big V8 instead.
Last edited by Peter J; 18/11/14 07:33 AM. Reason: spelling!