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DieselHybrid · 12-19-2008, 08:56 AM

@ Tourigjm,

My '06 Corolla XRS has a 1.8 liter 2zz-ge engine co-designed by Yamaha. This powerplant employs VVTi-L and metal matrix composite construction with a rather high 11.5:1 compression ratio to rev to 8,400 rpm and produce +175bhp at 7800 rpm.

It's bullet-proof reliability and class-leading power-to-weight ratio made it the logical choice for the US Lotus Elise: 190bhp, and Exige: 240bhp.

This engine really shines in the ~2000lbs Elise. The Corolla XRS weighs a bit more at 2670lbs. (Although I have been able to reduce mine to 2590 lbs- so far).

Unfortunately, the XRS 6spd gear ratios were chosen to keep this high-revving engine "on the boil." 60mph= ~2709rpm, 70mph= ~3161rpm.

btw- the Corolla XRS is fwd only.

I have had no luck finding a replacement 6th gear to fit the C64 transmission to lower the hwy revs. Any leads?

Over the life of the vehicle I have averaged 31.7mpg- (hi/lo 36.3mpg - 28.82mpg).

I just can't seem to reach 40mpg!

12-19-2008, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
DieselHybrid EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 27 Mom's Taxi - '05 Toyota Sienna LE 8-passenger 90 day: 22.59 mpg (US) Diesel - '09 VW Jetta TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@ Tourigjm, My '06 Corolla XRS has a 1.8 liter 2zz-ge engine co-designed by Yamaha. This powerplant employs VVTi-L and metal matrix composite construction with a rather high 11.5:1 compression ratio to rev to 8,400 rpm and produce +175bhp at 7800 rpm. It's bullet-proof reliability and class-leading power-to-weight ratio made it the logical choice for the US Lotus Elise: 190bhp, and Exige: 240bhp. This engine really shines in the ~2000lbs Elise. The Corolla XRS weighs a bit more at 2670lbs. (Although I have been able to reduce mine to 2590 lbs- so far). Unfortunately, the XRS 6spd gear ratios were chosen to keep this high-revving engine "on the boil." 60mph= ~2709rpm, 70mph= ~3161rpm. btw- the Corolla XRS is fwd only. I have had no luck finding a replacement 6th gear to fit the C64 transmission to lower the hwy revs. Any leads? Over the life of the vehicle I have averaged 31.7mpg- (hi/lo 36.3mpg - 28.82mpg). I just can't seem to reach 40mpg! Last edited by DieselHybrid; 12-19-2008 at 09:48 AM..