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Old 05-31-2011, 10:02 AM   #176 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Svietlana II - '13 Peugeot 308SW e-HDI 6sp
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
The new models have a 6 speed gearbox - and an improved engine rated to EU5 standard (*).
It's a rework of the previous 1560 cc, with 8 valves instead of 16.
Slightly higher torque and power output (+6 HP)

Peugeot had similar changes, but only added 2HP.
I've noticed that newer versions of certain engines have gone back to 2 valves per cylinder, but I couldn't guess why
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