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      04-17-2011, 08:17 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by sneaks View Post
net horsepower (area under the curve of rpm vs torque) is much greater on the FI 4cyl
it creates a greater level of power when driving around from low rpm which is what the majority of these cars spend their time doing.
is it better on a track is a valid debate but when trying to sell cars to the masses, this is the direction everything seems to be going.
I don't think top end wear is an issue so much to a new car buyer these days, especially in a premium model where the consumer is likely to replace the vehicle sooner anyway.
It is interesting though, because 17.4 pounds of boost is a lot for a motor driven everyday. I think time will ultimately tell here.
Okay, so maybe there's some low RPM torque available and the car feels faster at lower RPM, but if the game is fuel effeciency such as in the Chevy Cruze rather than performance, it still is not worth the extra cost and complexity.
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