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Old 04-05-2009, 07:59 AM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by theunchosen View Post
I'm not entirely certain this is a good move for Mazda. I mean everyone else is dropping off "new" GDIs that allow for substantial timing advance and much better compression and much better FE when they want to be without sacrificing HP. Costs more but the ability to run lean 45:1 is definitely worth it in my book.
I see your point, but for a cheap 'n cheerful small car like the B-segment Mazda-2, turboDI or GDI may end up being too expensive. I guess Atkinson cycle NA is just a cam and calibration change which works out more cost effective. I just hope it sells so that the technology can live on.
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