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Originally Posted by serialk11r
I really hate this argument because it's ruining all the new cars. Though the engine in my FRS sounds horrible, I am very glad they stretched that single cam as far as they could.
How much midrange do you really need? 2 liters for <2400lbs isn't enough to work with? The whole point of a good manual transmission is so you can enjoy revving the engine up when you want more power.
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Coleman actually spends a long time talking about the BRZ vs. ND Miata comparison. Despite its inferior hp/weight ratio, the ND's superior torque/weight ratio allows it to be the quicker of the two. Basically comes down to area under the curve.
From his comments, it seems like his team only focused on acceleration and daily usability, but didn't really consider the enjoyment factor of a higher redline.
I will say high RPM, low displacement NA engines really seem to be hit or miss with folks. Some hated the F20/22 and B18C1/5 because of their anemic low-end torque and requirement for downshifting and redlining. Others loved them. But based on the popularity of turbo compacts today, I'd guess more people disliked them sadly.