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Old 09-20-2021, 07:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Autobahnschleicher View Post
Well, the MR2 Spyder weights less than 1000 kg and the 1KR-FE has a forged crankshaft, forged connecting rods and only 10:1 compression ratio.
So with some forced induction it could possibly reach the 143 PS of a 1ZZ-FED with a better powerband and less weight.
You didn't mention forced induction before, yet the KR engine does have at least one turbocharged variant in Japan.
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