"SGE 2 Banger, The Little Engine that Could"

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/47945/2010-fiat-500-to-get-900cc-turbo-two-cylinder-petrol-engine-17-new-models-coming/

Fiat is planning for something pretty cool. Finally! a company that has the pants to finally break the ice in bringing to the table the good old 2 cylinder engines of yester year. In the late 40's and early 50's 2 cylinder engines in European cars were king. As mentioned before in one of my previous articles, Saab for instance used a 2 cylinder in their 92-94 models. Its been a long time since such an engine has since been used. The Yogo was probably one of the last cars to sport such a small scaled engine( 3 cylinder) and people by then were happy with their big displacement engines or econ 4 cylinders that Honda brought along with surprising power ratings.

Well, Fiat together with Chrylser has teamed up to bring the dubbed SGE(small Gasoline engine) to the masses. The engine will come in 3 flavors, one NA, mild turbo version and a top of the line turbo engine producing 110-115 hp, that impressive for 2 pistons. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne went on to say that with a small engine like the SGE fuel efficiency, Lower CO2 emissions coupled with Fiats New MultiAir would yield a very attracting MPG. Fiat also assures that the engine will be smooth with little vibration due to a balancing system designed for the crankshaft. Fiat will be pouring 13 billion( Yes, you heard right) into raising the production to 1 million units. 17 models are to be grown from this engine, to include a Crossover for Europe compliments of Chrylser(Someone is growing up FINALLY!). Looks promising and exciting and hopefully others can follow the piper toward a solution that I think all of us can agree, will leave some green in the old wallet at the pump. Congrats to Fiat!!!!