Originally Posted by
GT4SOM
Yeah, what the hell is the big deal over ford putting a smaller displacement engine that is turbo charged over a larger N/A engine? Them there Japanese folks have been doing it for years.
yeah, but they aren't doing it now, which is kinda the point. Just from memory, here's the current producers of turbocharged engines.
Hyundai - Genesis coupe
Mitsubishi - Lancer RalliArt / Evolution X
BMW - 1/3/535i
GM - solstice/sky (being phased out)
Honda - RDX (suv)
Porsche - u.can't.afford.it.
VW/Audi - various
Subaru - wrx / sti
Nissan - GTR
Toyota - nothing (shocker, i know!)
Probably missing a model or two, but these are the ones that stick out in my mind. Note that only vw/audi/porsche and BMW consistently puts turbos on everything, including 6 cylinders. Also note: only Mits and Subaru are making anything sporty and affordable (under 35k) turbo charged in japan.
Yes, while you're right, there isn't anything new about turbocharging, but it IS something to get excited about when a domestic make puts out a turbo engine in near everything it makes. This means there will be an abundance of cars to play with, and later on down the line, a huge inventory of affordable junkyard swap possibilities. For those of us NOT living in the early 90s, this is something to get excited about.