Hey everyone! Here are some of my thoughts with regards to some of the things that were said. If the car really is under 2800-2900 lbs, you're not going to need balls of torque to move it. My '08 Impreza make 170 lb/tq, and weighs 3k+lbs and can still do the hustle. Lightweight and and a decent torque curve will make determine how well it moves around.
Secondly, I really hope they will keep the boxer layout. You really feel low center of gravity. Its tough to explain, but I know my Subie bros can vouch for me. Plus, even with equal length headers, there's still a distinct rumble and feel to that way the motor sounds and behaves. And my car is BONE stock! If this does become a high power motor, then a boxer motor would be nice because they are extremely smooth as they climb the rev range. This is just a natural property of the way they are balanced.
Finally, as much as I would love to see 100hp/lt (I love that magical figure!!!!
), I don't think it will happen if the car is set to cost under $24K. High hp NA motors that burn cleanly and get decent mileage are not going to be very cost efficient. If I am not mistaken, I believe that car companies have to reduce their average emission and consumption of their fleets, so I wonder if this is the logical way to go. This is why I believe that a 2L motor will not make 200hp. Who knows, they might go F/I
But hey, 170hp out of a 2L is still lots of fun on a car that weighs under 3k lbs!
I'm not saying that this is how things will be, just some things to be taken into consideration. Flame suit on and awaiting ass rapage
