Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 http://www.carthrottle.com/witchcraft-is-the-only-way-to-explain-nissans-incredible-400hp-1-5-litre-3-pot-engine/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 400hp and 380Nm, it really is hard to believe…. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusteee 52 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 That really is insane, hard to get your head around that much torque, out of such small mechanics. Would love to see it in action!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 I want to put it in my mini it only weighs in at 40kg reckon that and some carbon bits it'd be under 500kg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 The engine may be 40kg, but the dustbin-lid sized turbo set up probably weighs as much again! Notice the fella holding the engine doesn't have the turbo or intake fitted. ;-) Still damn impressive though - I wonder what the 3-pot Bimmer engines would run to with a bit more boost?? - now that might be fun to find out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 the future is bright indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 Impressive. The engine the guy is holding looks photoshoped or is it just me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) if F1 M10s were doing 1200bhp in the 80s... i wouldn't be surprised if their 1.5l 3cyl engines can do at least 500hp reliably. PS. Michael. yes it is shopped. 40kg is heavy, probably as heavy as his wife. Edited January 29, 2014 by The Juggernaut 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 boost, compression, head design and an innovative approach to opening and closing valves? There is a lot more in the internal combustion engine yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites