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Originally Posted by directinjection Come to think of it, 90 BHP is possible if the engine has been modified to a twin-cam 16 valve set up. Even FIAT 1.3 multijet has a 90 BHP version in Europe, with 16 valves. The 70 BHP version has 8 valves. Similarly, the 1.9 litre multijet diesel as fitted in European cars comes in two versions: one with 8 valves and developing 120 BHP and the other with 16 valves developing 150 BHP. In India, the same engine block (fitted in Palio and Petra diesels) develops a measely 70 BHP, in the absence of CRDI.
So, 90 BHP from a 1.4 block is possible and I am happy to see Tata getting ambitious with its engines. |
Good observation DI and you are spot on. To add, there is also a 16V Ford 1.4 Tdci that puts out 95 odd horses.
I have a feeling TATA showed the 16V version at the show, but the base Indica will get the 8V and stay at 70 bhp and go up in torque.
BTW, are you sure the Petra and the Alfa JTD have the same block??