Now here is an engine for an Alpine

[bashby]

http://www.radicalperformanceengines.com/assets/uploads/pt_14e1308093ad4b32b4fcef0662bac0a7.pdf
2.7 liter V8 Max Power = 360.24bhp (measured at the rear wheels) Max Torque = 218.53lb-ft
Length 546mm (21.5")
Width 513mm (20.2")
Height 440mm (17.32")
Dry weight 88kg (194lb)
Max revs 10500rpm
Bore 81mm (3.19")
Stroke 65mm (2.56")
Compression ratio 12.5:1
I know Hartley made a similar one in 2007-ish
Similar forced induction (?) one in the Atom 500 and Caterham Levante
Would need to rob a bank though...

 

[bashby]

and here is a transmission...
http://quaifeamerica.com/qbe60g.html
Quaife 6-speed heavy duty in-line RWD sequential gearbox
weight 38kg (83.6lbs)
$12k
Need to "visit" Ft. Knox...

 

[pcmenten]

Very cool technology. Buzzy little motor runs up past 10,000 RPM. I'll bet that sounds killer. It has incredible torque for a 165 cubic inch engine.

 

[DanR]

I like the idea that it is designed as a replacement and bolt up to the FORD Type 9 bellhousings.....

"The QBE60G has a front face which is designed to mate directly to an existing Ford Type 9 bellhousing, using the original four or optional six bolt fitment and acts as a direct drop-in replacement for the original Ford Sierra Type 9 gearbox used in Caterhams, Escorts, Ginettas and Westfields, as well as a wide variety of specialist "