Talk:Rolls-Royce–Bentley L-series V8 engine

Longest-lived production engine

From the 6.75-litre section:

Except for the Chevrolet Small-block V8 and Lamborghini V12, the Rolls-Royce/Bentley V8 is the longest-lived engine currently in production. From a standpoint of usage in currently sold vehicles, the 6.75 litre engine is the second longest lived engine produced (after the Lamborghini V12, 1963-2010)

I imagine this text was added awhile ago, as it would seem now when you add up the dates, the 6.75 now out-does the Lamborghini V12 by one year (1968-2016+ vs 1963-2010). Should be edited? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.234.169.8 (talk) 03:32, 29 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Furthermore, the way this is written seemingly compares the 6.75 L variant of the RR/Bentley engine specifically vs. all variants (ranging from 3.5 to 6.5 L) of the Lamborghini engine. This is apples-to-oranges; the RR/Bentley engine won this contest some time ago if we compare all variants of both engines. Jelliott4 (talk) 19:26, 5 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Marine V8 L series engines LM 841

Came here to find info on the Rolls Royce marine V8 engine that I saw at Anson Engine museum. Found nothing. The rocker covers are fixed in the same way as L series, and have Rolls Royce cast into them. The engine plate has "Rolls Royce Marine Engine Type LM 841 - Port". It is a petrol engine fed by two SU carburettors. It has a water cooled exhaust manifold with the spark plus underneath the manifold (unlike the car engine).

Surely somebody has come across one of these? I have tried to find any info and got very little. They seem to have been made in the early 1960s. I have just found some data for them so will try and add a small section.

Dr S Richardson (talk) 20:30, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]