Originally posted by BBR
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Biggest disadvantage? Reliability is going to be a big question for awhile. Cross plane engines produce a lot of drivetrain vibration. A whole lot. It's the reason they never really gained favor in mass market cars and a big reason for the finicky attitudes of older supercars that used them.
If Ford solved the vibration damping problem, there is tremendous potential there, and we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg. If they haven't, then this is going to be a REALLY expensive lesson for them.
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