The cars and bikes thread!

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Adding parts like turbos and superchargers doesn't seem like it would be a cost reduction measure.

Companies are moving away from NA engines because of power, fuel economy and emissions. Even with the same peak power, a forced induction engine will usually make more power under the curve. The car will be quicker and offer superior driveability at lower revs than an NA engine. You can also use smaller displacement engines with fewer cylinders, which results in additional efficiency.

Theoretically that's all true, but I still scratch my head when I see a new car with all that new technology that doesn't appear to be significantly different from the old in terms of performance or efficiency. For an enthusiast, part of the fun is the ability to wind the rpm's up and keep the engine in the zone.

Anyway, there is still potential savings with more complex engines if it allows you to reduce the number of engine types you need in your company, much like standardizing car platforms to serve many different models.


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