I'm just going from what I heard once that daily drivers prob shouldn't be running more than 15psi. But sounds like opel have really strengthened the motor so 21psi will be ok day in day out.
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Here's hoping they bring the OPC variants to Oz? That's exactly the motor Holden should have put in the Cruze (or the V6 from the Insignia).
TG article..
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/v...nce-2012-05-10
0-100 in 5.9sec
also the torque figure is different isnt it?
In the states they're getting huge power out of the cobalts with the LNF motors few mods and turbo upgrade in the very low 12 seconds down the 1/4 mile. The OPC will be a quick car.
sub 6 sec 0-100 is properly quick.
400nm is a good mark to make, the EVO is making that sort of torque, same with the JDM STI.
Direct injection helps with the high boost levels as it cools the combustion chamber better than port injection
There's some serious power coming out of small motors from standard these days. The new Subaru legacy gt will come with a 2.0 direct injected turbo with 225kw and 400nm as well.
Wonder what the next wrx STi will have given that's the case
Love the sound of this cars specs, and it looks absolutely stunning on the eye!! :D
Saving money f'sure!
Little bit off topic. But did anyone else see Opels small announcement on facebook? Three images were attached. I imagine it's going to be the Bi-Turbo diesel for the insignia. Enhanced Turbo for the OPC?
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...12452623_n.jpg
"Within just twelve months we are launching three completely new gasoline and diesel engines. Less emissions, less fuel consumption, more fun ;)"