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Originally Posted by nimblemotors
yet more complicated ICEs..the integration of the exhaust manifold into the head and the required water cooling of the aluminum exhaust seems a disaster waiting to happen, oh about at 75k miles when the water pump goes out and not just a head gasket failure, but literal engine meltdown. Must be a safer way to heat up the engine faster?
The more they try to improve the ICE, the more electric cars become appealing.
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Disaster waiting to happen is what VW/Audi does best. These people can't be trusted with anything mechanical or electric. Just look where they put the thermostat on their V6.
Yes the whole bumper, radiator, headlights etc have to come off.
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
While I understand the principles involved with cylinder disabling, why not just have two 2 cylinder engines capable of working independently or together. I think Ford ecoboost 3 cylinder may be a better compromise unless aero drag is reduced to the point where two cylinders would do the job up to about 75MPH, but then you could also reduce the displacement of the 3 cylinder.
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What an awful idea. You should work for Audi, you would fit right in.