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Originally Posted by porsche986spyder
Whatever, the engine block is still a Toyota. Look at the links I posted. My brother has a Toyota Celica GTS and the Lotus even has the Toyota stamp on the block. Its not visible when you pop the hood, but its still on there. I never said the entire engine was made by Toyota. Thats why I posted those links, did you even look at them? My point was that for the price you pay for the Regular Lotus Elis it is still underpowered. All those other exotic sports cars out there and Lotus could not put an engine in the car that could break the 250hp mark? To expensive of a car to pay for and only get 190hp. All show and no go. As for tubos, there is nothing wrong with the drivability on the track or off. Look at the cars that are famous for track records. Most have turbos. Subaru WRX, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT or GSX, etc...I'm sure there are some turbo Porsches in there too.  |
Hi,
Again, your criteria is only for Horsepower. The engine provides enough power/torque for some very respectable numbers as is and an NA engine is more reliable, last longer, uses less fuel and it is more linear - more Driveable.
So what if the motor says Toyota? Toyota makes great engines. Lots of high-end Sports Cars use engines from other manufacturers - the McLaren F1 uses a BMW motor...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99