I am a huge fan of turbocharged engines. I see no reason to avoid a well built, downsized engine with a turbo. Many don't understand that back in the 1980's F1 cars achieved 1500HP from 1.5L.
Today, go to any dragstrip, along with many road race tracks, and you will find the high end cars have that kind of HP per CC also.
My lowly Honda S2000, 2.2L, with just a "stage 1" turbo kit, produces 407RWHP at 19.5 psi boost. On 93 octane. It's truly nothing special. Just a log manifold, a ball bearing turbo, a big intercooler and big injectors, along with lower than stock compression.
The manufacturers can now produce some incredible turbocharged engines. Ones that meet every need, while being emissions compliant and fun to drive.
Today, go to any dragstrip, along with many road race tracks, and you will find the high end cars have that kind of HP per CC also.
My lowly Honda S2000, 2.2L, with just a "stage 1" turbo kit, produces 407RWHP at 19.5 psi boost. On 93 octane. It's truly nothing special. Just a log manifold, a ball bearing turbo, a big intercooler and big injectors, along with lower than stock compression.
The manufacturers can now produce some incredible turbocharged engines. Ones that meet every need, while being emissions compliant and fun to drive.