10 Scandalously Under-Appreciated Engines

We asked you which engines are too often overlooked - whether it's because of a more iconic engine available in the same car, or it's simply forgotten for no good reason - here are the best suggestions
10 Scandalously Under-Appreciated Engines

1. All Volvo five-cylinder engines

Suggested by TurboToddler - Volvo's five-pots are legendary, and are even responsible for the mk2 Ford Focus ST's character.
Suggested by TurboToddler - Volvo's five-pots are legendary, and are even…

2. Toyota 2T-G

Suggested by Luqman Hakim - This engine preceded the much-loved 4A-GE.
Suggested by Luqman Hakim - This engine preceded the much-loved 4A-GE.

3. Ford Barra

Suggested by Ethan Waked - A
Suggested by Ethan Waked - A

4. Alfa Romeo Twin Spark

Suggested by Muaz Yusof -
Suggested by Muaz Yusof -

5. Toyota 7M-GTE

Suggested by mstrcornelis -
Suggested by mstrcornelis -

6. Volkswagen Beetle engine

Suggested by On The Apex -
Suggested by On The Apex -

7. Volvo B4194T

Suggested by Julius -
Suggested by Julius -

8. Audi 3B

Suggested by Sarma lover - Placed in the Audi S2, it made an impressive 220bhp from 2.2 litres.
Suggested by Sarma lover - Placed in the Audi S2, it made an impressive…

9. Saab B234R

Suggested by Macez - It's
Suggested by Macez - It's

10. Toyota 3S-GE 'Beams'

Suggested by me -
Suggested by me -

Comments

Rasmus Törnqvist

Volvo b18, b20 and the b23/b230 are great!

04/08/2016 - 07:26 |
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TipsyTimothy

vtec?

04/08/2016 - 09:21 |
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Anonymous

you should avoid Alfa’s Twin Spark engines, they are unreliable as f*ck

04/08/2016 - 11:58 |
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Rik Bovenkamp

The Fiat/Lancia 20v’s are also great engines, they’re basically twin spark engines with an extra cylinder and normal spark plugs. Especially the later engines with the variable inlet manifold and valve timing are super smooth and run forever when maintained properly.

04/08/2016 - 13:13 |
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Anonymous

FINALLY some 3B/AAN Audi 20v turbo love !

04/08/2016 - 23:10 |
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Ayoub

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why are they under appreciated ?

04/11/2016 - 11:18 |
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