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Old 12-02-2020, 11:30 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ProDigit View Post
Apparently Koenigsegg applied a similar technique in one of their newest cars, they equipped it with a tiny 400hp engine to provide extra thrust to the front wheels.
You mean the Koenigsegg Gemera? IIRC its 3-pot 2.0L is rated at 600hp.


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Though not with the intent of reducing emissions or increasing mpg, but with the intent to increase range.
It was also meant as a showcase for the Freevalve camless system, which is surrounded by many claims that include its suitability to retain port-injection even with boost in order to not need a particle filter.
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