This is my latest dyno result done today. Had went for a few tuning session and some other modification after the last dyno chart posted on top. Such as new 2 inch mid pipe, new mid silencer, new rear free flow exos. New 40% lighter camshaft pulleys.
For conversion,
1 Kgm = 9.807 Nm.
So originally 18.2 Kgm (178.5Nm), after tuning is 20.6Nm (202Nm).
Yes..... pretty good when you consider Lotus probably had a bunch of engineers working on the project..... and it's good news that the higher HP didn't hurt the lifespan of the engine
I bet you could make 100hp per liter if you went to individual throttle bodies and webber carburetors.
I know that sounds like a step backwards.... but there are lots of 1.6L engines making serious power.
I remember a German company that managed something in the range of 200hp from their 1.6L 16V ( race cams, individual throttle bodies, 11.5:1 compression, carbureted, extended redline to 8000 RPM )
2010 BMW 335D
1994 Opel Calibra 4X4 turbo ( C20LET 2.0L Turbo )
2002 Daewoo lanos