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Originally Posted by sendler
Mercedes is achieving 181 hp/ Liter with maximum pulse boost pressures of 1.8 bar/ 26 psi. With flat torque of 450nm/ 332 ftlb from 2250-5000. In a family car.
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OK, that's probably impressive, but what MPG can it achieve under low loads considering an 8:1 compression ratio?
My 16 year old motorcycle puts out 200 hp/liter with no turbo. I'm getting 47 MPG with all that power to weight.
I don't get the appeal of powerful sedans. It's pointless in that a sedan is a practical vehicle, made uselessly fast and expensive. I'm getting older, and perhaps riding motorcycles has ruined my expectations for affordable fun.