10 Scandalously Under-Appreciated Engines
We asked you which engines are too often overlooked - whether it's because of a more iconic engine available in the same car, or it's simply forgotten for no good reason - here are the best suggestions
1. All Volvo five-cylinder engines
Suggested by TurboToddler - Volvo's five-pots are legendary, and are even responsible for the…
2. Toyota 2T-G
Suggested by Luqman Hakim - This engine preceded the much-loved 4A-GE.
3. Ford Barra
Suggested by Ethan Waked - A
4. Alfa Romeo Twin Spark
Suggested by Muaz Yusof -
5. Toyota 7M-GTE
Suggested by mstrcornelis -
6. Volkswagen Beetle engine
Suggested by On The Apex -
7. Volvo B4194T
Suggested by Julius -
8. Audi 3B
Suggested by Sarma lover - Placed in the Audi S2, it made an impressive 220bhp from 2.2 litres.
9. Saab B234R
Suggested by Macez - It's
10. Toyota 3S-GE 'Beams'
Suggested by me -
Comments
missing the BMW n54, as good if not better than a 2jz
Hey CT staff, just a correction in my suggestion I didn’t realize (Thanks No_Turbo_Joe) it is actually the ALTERNATOR BELT, not the timing belt, I mistranslated the name, so it would be nice if you could correct this.
inline 5s - best engine setup
What about Ford’s Zetec engines? the 1.6 is awesome
I would like to point out that the 7M-GTE was only available in the MA70 supras in the States.
Any ecotec should be on this list.
Mfw volvo is on the list twice
Weres the peugeot-citroen es9? Remember when it was twin turbo’d and put in a safrane? Or when it was put in the clio v6? Really underapreciated.
I’m really thinking about getting a Volvo v40 with that T4 engine, but 200hp to the front wheels? Not so sure about that.
Twin spark is pretty unreliable and that’s why it’s always better to go for the busso if you can