>>The GM Quad 4 was 2.3 L and produced 190 hp in its most powerful form. That's not very powerful by today's standards.

Are you sure it was a 2.3l? If so.....

Well its a bit better than the mini....

115/1.6 = 72

190/2.3= 82

The engine only made 170 in its later incarnations due to emmisions regulations

170/2.3 = 74




70s hp per liter normally aspirated is good, not amazing.

 

>>[quote] I've never been a big fan of Chrysler but the one thing they have always done well is engines.
>>Their transmissions are a whole different story....

 

Does anyone remember the location of the thread that compares the MC to the MCS engine? There was a whole list of differences and similarities - forged vs non-forged crank for instance. I've looked all over for it and can't locate the thread.

 

On 8/21/06, I took delivery of my 06 MCS/JCW. Regardless of the success of the new engine.....I'm Happy as a Clam! The bonnet is a clamshell isn't it?

 

Yeah, the MINI engine is cool but there's always this...