Originally Posted By: ls1mike
Originally Posted By: Cujet
Not a sports car, not a boat. But plenty competent. And, I love the turbo engines.
So the turbo version gets a few suspension tweaks and does drive different than the ECO/Rental version. For what it is I am happy with it.
I will say I like this engine. The last turbo cars I had were mid to late 80's turbo Mopars (Daytonas, Omnis, Lebarons.)
I have to say what difference power is smooth and linear.
This is what I found out about it on line.
Twin-Scroll Turbocharger: an advanced, electronically controlled turbocharger with a unique twin-scroll design is used to increase power in the LTG Ecotec 2.0L turbo. Each of two scrolls on the turbine is fed by a separate exhaust passage – one from cylinders one and four, the other from cylinders two and three – virtually eliminating turbo lag at low engine speeds, giving the engine immediate throttle response associated with a naturally aspirated high-performance engine. The turbocharger generates maximum boost of about 20 psi. Because direct injection cools the intake process compared to port injection, it allows the LTG Ecotec 2.0L turbo to safely operate at higher boost and a relatively higher compression (9.2:1) than a conventional turbo engine, increasing both output and efficiency.
Read more:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/ltg/#ixzz3sYApAt2m
I wish they would put an upgraded/increased power version of this power plant into an AWD, 6 speed manual, Cruze to compete with the soon to be released Focus RS.
Then, we would FINALLY have TWO domestic nameplate 'rally cars' to compete with the Nippon ones.