Re:Buy a direct injection turbo charged car today! (Score 0)

Unless there is a lot of potential still to be found by combining these 2 technologies, I see it as more of an evolution rather than a revolution. Perhaps a 1.0 liter engine would be able to muster 120+ hp/torque but I find it hard to believe that it could achieve mileage ratings significantly higher than a hybrid. And you still can't turn the engine off when idling or coasting down hill. Check out the 998cc engine in the Yamaha R1, a sub 1 litre engine punching out 150+hp is nothing new... http://www.motorbikestoday.com/reviews/Articles/YZ F%20R1.htm

# Engine: DOHC, 20 valve, 4cyl, 998cc # Power output: 152bhp @ 10,500rpm # Torque: 77.4 ft-lb (107Nm) @ 8500rpm