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Having an S2 which has as much power as a GM V6 or a 24V VW VR6 I'm not quite convinced by the complexity argument :
91 944 S2, 220bhp.
Valves = 16
Cylinders =4
Cams = 2
Camshaft belts = 1, camshaft chain = 1
Balance shafts/belts =2
Character - very torquey, revs nicely. Bit noisy!
2003 VW Jetta VR6 24V = 210bhp
Valves =24
Cylinders =6
Cams = 4
Camshaft belts = 2, chains = 2
No balance shafts (I think)
Much quieter but who wants quiet! Besides the S2 has a unique engine, that's why I like it.
Mark
PS Fuel consumption on an S2 is a lot better than a Jetta VR6
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