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So it seems we don't like the reported sound (or lack of) produced by the +6, be it modern engineering and damping by the turbo.
Not all straight sixes were quite so quiet, I recall a Vitesse convertible from my past, Jags, TR6s and early Ford Zephyrs to name a few, what's your favourite six?
David
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Not all straight sixes were quite so quiet, I recall a Vitesse convertible from my past, Jags, TR6s and early Ford Zephyrs to name a few, what's your favourite six? My current car - Aston DB7 Volante.
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My Benelli 6 piped bike when it was running ok !!
" I LOVE THE SOUND OF THROTTLE BODIES IN THE MORNING " (ROBERT DUVAL IN "APOCOLYPSE NOW " )
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None of them had a turbo.....
Peter,
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There are lots of lovely straight sixes out there but as you say when I try and list them I find they are all older models! RB26DETT Nissan Skyline GTR was wonderful and that was even with turbo/catalyst. It did benefit from an aftermarket exhaust that could fit a full sized hedgehog mind you. The 3.2/3.3/3.5 out of the older E36 generation of BMW 635CSi was a smooth as butter turbine noise. Not loud or naughty but a lovely cultured sound. I guess the balance of turbo, catalyst, high HP/Litre and exhaust tuning for back pressure to maintain the catalyst is a serious challenge. Not to mention the recent changes to drive by noise laws. It is going the same way as Switzerland and we all know how the sidepipes work there 
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Sorry Bob, how could I forget the Astons.
Thanks Peter, I did as you asked and turned it up - now in trouble with the Boss who's watching the tennis. That's what I remember a lovely growl.
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My recently sold AH 3000 had a lovely exhaust note as it had a silencer removed! The TR6 x 2 and the Vitesse I had before those were also a great straight 6 sound. Something i do miss with the plus 4 even though it has the big boys aero back half system.
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Had to be a Holden Peter! Reminded me of my BMW 528 (pre i) when the exhaust got a little flakey. Where was that road? I missed that on my Oz  travels!! 
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Those Triumph saloons with the twin carbs and straight 6 used to sound lovely too, there is a G suffix that a guy in Dartmouth runs around in an estate version a bit of an oily rag but great to see it being used as a work vehicle.
The racing Jags and Astons at Revival sound beautiful at full chat.
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