Hydrogen is touted as an alternative fuel and this engine proves it can make lots of power.
What is the best real-world high-performance engine? You might imagine a Ferrari V8, Porsche flat-six or BMW’s in-line-six. But the high-performance engine configuration that has served more driving enthusiasts than most is the humble 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
Since the 1990s, the 2.0-litre turbo petrol has been a solution for many driving enthusiasts. It’s much more attainable than exotic supercar engines and has delivered more smiles per mile than any other engine type during the last three decades.
But the 2.0-litre turbo petrol high-performance engine is under threat, as battery tech has become the obsession of engineers and product developers. Pure electric and hybridised drivetrains are starting to dominate the product portfolios of all brands, specifically German ones.
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