BL R-series engine BL R-series engine The R series is a line of petrol engines introduced by British Leyland in 1983 for the then-new Austin Maestro. It was only produced in one capacity—1.6 litres. The engine was essentially a lightly modified version of the E-series unit found in the Maxi and Allegro. The main differences over the older engine are to the sump and gearbox mounting flange, which were adapted to accept a traditional "end-on" transmission unit which had been bought from Volkswagen in place of the traditional BMC transmission-in-sump arrangement. The R series was mainly a stop gap, and had a very
Voice + Whisper was mixed in Los Angeles at Earthtones Studios. The record was mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City. "Voice + Whisper" opens with "On & On", a dance number which incorporates modern rock and electronic music into its sound. "Learn to Love" is an "emotional" ballad which conveys the sorrow upon the separation of two lovers. "Heart" is an R&B song with a "dramatic" composition; compromising a "sentimental" piano, the track progresses with an "intense" drum beat and synthesizer. It serves as the narrator's monologue upon separating from his partner. "Summer Cold" incorporates acoustic guitar and piano over an