[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by venturaII

If the US (and the rest of the world) still used emissions standards from 1999, I don't think Subaru would have any problem matching the S2000's output at all. In fact, it might potentially surpass it, given almost 20 additional years of learning and tricks. Along the same lines, I'd argue that Honda could never build the F20/F22 today with the same power output but still meet 2018 noise and emissions standards.

I'm not so sure. Direct Injection is a pretty good power boost and the Kseries engines made their power without that.

BTW direct injection, while good for power and fuel efficiency, is pretty bad for the environment. It creates soot-like particle matter similar to that of modern diesel engines, which is linked to lung cancer and asthma in humans. Some governments are so obsessed with CO2 emissions that they don't seem to care about some actual direct health impact harmful emissions.

Ever see a white modern car that hasn't been washed in a while? Good chance you'll see soot on the bumper near the exhaust pipe.