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Macintosh vs. granny smith?
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Posted by ELaw [Email] (#699) [Profile/Gallery] (more from ELaw) on Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:01:23 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: Not apples vs apples, BobS, Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:46:57
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I understand your point and agree... sort of.

My first Saab was a 1972 and it was fuel injected. My 9000 has a darn similar engine, with few other goodies that would affect emissions like EGR or VVT, although it does of course have a cat. And I'd be interested to see real-world numbers but I'm sure it produces considerably fewer emissions than the '72, and even after adjusting for turbo vs. lack thereof and displacement I'm sure it produces more power.

I think with the whole emissions vs. power and drivability (and other convenience factors) there's definitely a point of diminishing returns and possibly an absolute limit. But I don't think we're there yet - manufacturers keep coming up with creative ways to improve both sides of the coin at the same time. And I think they can continue to do that at least for the foreseeable future.

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'12 Audi A4 quattro (self-tuned)
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Gone but not forgotten:
 '72 99, '77 99 (became a turbo, twice)
 '80 900T 5-door, '81 900T, '86 900S (became a turbo), '86 900 SPG
 '86 9000, '97 9000 Aero
 A bunch of Audis, '69 Firebird, '64 Toyota Corona (first car, cost $35 and worth every penny)

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