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

Darren Cassey

06 Apr 2016

10 Scandalously Under-Appreciated Engines

1. All Volvo five-cylinder engines

Suggested by TurboToddler - Volvo's five-pots are legendary, and are even responsible for the mk2 Ford Focus ST's character. — 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

4. Alfa Romeo Twin Spark

5. Toyota 7M-GTE

6. Volkswagen Beetle engine

7. Volvo B4194T

8. Audi 3B

Suggested by Sarma lover - Placed in the Audi S2, it made an impressive 220bhp from 2.2 litres.

9. Saab B234R

10. Toyota 3S-GE 'Beams'

Comments

I really need the BEAMS engine in my Two.. ..

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Did someone here change his head with another body part? As much as I love Alfas, but calling a Twin Spark a good engine is a joke. You ain’t got nothing on a Busso boy. Do yourself a favor and get educated @ Darren…

Giuseppe Busso’s creation should never even be placed on the same planet as the Twin S#$te…

I think you haven’t seen a good TS engine.
sure, it’s not in the same level as the Busso, but it’s not that bad.
it’s pretty good if you know how to took care of it.

The beatle engine was used for everything, from the car it self to whater pumps. it’s very Appreciated

The Rover K-series should deffo be on this list.

Ford kent crossflow engine

They posted something I suggested :O , after a sh*tty start of a day you made me happier a little bit. Thank you

All hail to Volvo!! The 14 year-old 5 cylinder turbo on my S60 is a beast to behold! it loves to rev and give out enormous amounts of torque!

Brother has a Alfa 156 1.8 twin spark. Pretty good engine if you ask me. For a naturally aspirated 1.8 ccm it’s a fairly strong engine even by todays standards. Can’t even understand why are people considering buying diesels. For me an Alfa Romeo must run on petrol!

I wouldn’t by diesel Alfa, but to be fair Alfa’s diesels engine aren’t bad at all.

Still feel the vw 1.9tdi pd engine deserves a spot, runs forever and can be tuned for some great usable mid range power. But it will always be over looked by CT beings as it’s a diesel engine.