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      11-12-2013, 09:17 PM   #8
jdong
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Originally Posted by Judah
Why does this 4cyl only have approx. 171hp, is it diesel ?
Presumably because it is designed to work in parallel with the electric motor which will operate over a lower speed range? Peak power numbers tend to be at a relatively high engine speed that the bulk of people won't encounter during regular driving.
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