Ivan wrote:
> "Catman" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I *think* that looks like a misprint. Have you got more than one source?
>>
>> I mean, it depends on how heavy your turbo is, but you'd certainly expect
>> more torque higher up the range than that.
>>
>
> Not a misprint... It uses "scavenging technology" apparently? Something to
> do with opening the exhaust valves earlier at low rpm so the combustion
> helps spin the turbo with more vigour.

That will lose power though. It's all too complex for me.

> The Giulietta QV has 340Nm (and 235BHP) at a slightly higher 1900rpm.
> Apparently it has the highest torque per cubic capacity of any production
> car at present.
>

Cool. Glad they still do something right.
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