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Originally Posted by Lynxis
I'll throw in my 2c worth of speculation.
I have a feeling they won't be able to make the next engine retain the 7400rpm redline and remain a global vehicle. As it was, they couldn't release the updated 2017 engine in certain markets due to issues meeting emissions standards in those markets. It seems all car models started after 2015 that have a redline above 7000 RPM are either available in limited markets or are in upscale vehicles to begin with. Even Honda, previously known for making high revving NA motors switched to making low revving turbo motors. I think even the new Civic Type-R only goes up to 7000 RPM. The new ND Miata remained NA but also lowered it's redline to a benign 6500.
I think it's impossible for this car to retain it's current position without being turbo in the next generation, expecting Civic SI numbers of around 210hp with 6500 redline and possibly the FA24 will be an option for 260hp.
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Not totally sure about this as governments have realized that small turbo engines don't run cleaner or save fuel in real world conditions. It's just that manufacturers have an easier time manipulating them to get better numbers. Downsizing is on its way out and rightsizing is coming in.