2012 Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo replacement)

[Shinare]

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will be powered by the same powertrains Chevy Cruze is using with great success, including the Ecotec 1.4L turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L. The Ecotec 1.4L turbo’s power ratings are estimated at 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. The 1.8 L engine is estimated at 135 horsepower (101 kW), along with 123 lb.-ft. of torque (167 Nm) at 3,800 rpm.

Really?... going turbo nets you a gain of 3 whole horses?

*facepalm* sometimes I can see why the world thinks us Americans are idiots...

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by Shinare

Really?... going turbo nets you a gain of 3 whole horses?

*facepalm* sometimes I can see why the world thinks us Americans are idiots...

turbo also gets you another 25lb-ft of tq...which is available at 1850rpm vs 123tq at 3800 for the n/a engine...

the 1.4L has a small, quick spooling turbo to get more tq.

reviews ive read say the 1.4L feels like a larger engine, but w/ the economy of a 1.4L +/-

hell, id take the factory turbo option, thanks