gregsfc wrote:
I'll take a 382 cc, direct-injection with a piezo injector, single-sequential turbo, graphite-composite-iron block, aluminum-magnesium-lined head, 15.8:1 compression ratio, biodiesel-compatible diesel installed in my BV350. I'll give up about 7 horses and gain about 16 peak foot lbs of torque, and trade CVT for a five-speed manual with an auto clutch or a DSG automatic so as to take advantage of the low-end torque. My fantasy power train will top out over 80 mph and will garner 110 mpg highway; about 101 mpg running 100% biodiesel. It will trade a little acceleration for strong performance along winding roads and hills which will require few downshifts to power along the roadways @ 39 peak foot lbs of torque starting at only 2800 RPM.
Of course, in reality, a power train like I describe will more than double the price, but keeping with my fantasy, I'll pay $6600 MSRP.
So, can I ask... Does such an engine exist in some other PTW? ...or is it pure fantasy! Just curious...
Desi B.