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Originally Posted by dem00n
I think an H6 option would require more engineering , new transmission and so forth. This hybrid system add on to the FA20 (Assuming they'll use the FA20) would require a good bit of engineering as well (battery location and so forth) but i just think the H6 option would be more money then most want to spend.
Don't forget, not everyone loves 6 cylinders as much as 4's, for some reason in the modern day era its seen as a less sporty engine configuration for cars. (How many sporty V6/I6 have been made in the past 10 years? I'm talking rev happy!)
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You're right, assuming the 'hybrid' powertrain is stolen from existing products (Prius/Yaris?) a flat six would be the most expensive change. If they do a proper performance hybrid powertrain I think that would cost more than a 6 cylinder.
As for the 6 vs. 4, when was the last new high revving 4 over the past 10 years? It's a pretty slim list of high revving cars under $100k.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redline...piston_engines
Hah, 6 cylinders are less sporty? How many sports cars come with 4 cylinders today? If you go by units sold I think V6's and V8's blow away 4 bangers, sooo many Camaros and Mustangs and Porsches.
[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports_cars"]List of sports cars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]
TIL that our car has a similar redline to the Mclaren F1 and more 911's are sold per month than Miatas. Today was an educational day.