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From what I can tell any 2.4 "S" engine could probably pull the 8,500 RPM.. The rev limiter is at 7,300 RPM so it is only an extra 1,200 RPM. No big deal.

This engine may be bone stock or may have 2.2 "S" (10.8/1) Pistons and Barrels which is still a 2.4 liter with the 2.4 Crank. Or maybe it is a 2.5 ST I have no idea.. But I knew from the first time that I drove the car that it was very strong! I have a 1973 911E that pulls very strong also..


The person who asked about why compression and porting would have an effect on RPM it is simply because there is more Air/Fuel being force into the combustion chamber giving a bigger bag. The more compression you can get without detonation the more RPM and power. The new cars can run much higher compression on lower octane fuel because of the computers and knock sensors.

In reality only a slight increase in air (oxygen) into the combustion chamber causes a huge difference... Think about how much power you loose at altitude or how much you gain on a cool morning.. (denser air)