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Old 04-07-2011, 04:32 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by EJ20 View Post
hell if toyota make the new boxer cr into 12:1 the I guess 220~240 on 2.0L na engine is so easy! but since this is a mass production engine/car I guess we will have a detuned version for better fuel econ?
On another note, Mazda is coming out with their new 2.0l Skyactive engines and will run a cr of 14:1 with 30mpg city/40mpg highway. I think they will be rated at around 163hp/155tq. Just an example to point out you can have high cr and still great fuel economy.
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