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      01-14-2013, 07:53 PM   #146
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Originally Posted by palpatine_us View Post
EUREKA:

The 4-cylinder 180 hp engine is a gateway engine- its too expensive to sell at $33,000.

Specs: 4-cylinder, 180 hp, 200 lb-ft, 23-33 mpg.

Now substitute in the new 3-cylinder engine they've been preparing.

Specs: 3-cylinder, 180 hp, 200 lb-ft, 35-45 mpg.

Same horsepower, 50% better mileage.

Guess what will be introduced in 2015 or so.
Yep, I called that too: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=19
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