[Ryephile]

Well Dimman, now that all three cars have been revealed, and 197 HP @ 7k RPM and 151 LbFt @ 6600 RPM are the numbers consistent across all three [ok, Scion is saying 200 HP @ 7K RPM], it looks less likely that your hidden torque theory will pan out.

Of course, the real story will come when people start putting the cars on known-quantity dynos. The OEM trend lately is to markedly underrate the engine, that way even the worst and most ignorant break-in regiment [i.e. following BMW's guidelines] will result in advertised power & torque.