Jim Davis wrote:

>in a truck or a van with much more weight to carry arround engines are
>typically setup for much more torque than peak power, and peak at a much
>lower RPM. I would bet that the 140HP peak is about 1500 to 2000 RPM lower
>than in the cars - which is a GOOD thing for a van. Also, I bet that its
>torque rating is even higher than in the cars.

Yes, you would be correct on this count; the engine produces
140hp @ 4500rpm.  The article makes no mention of max.
torque @ Xrpm, but it would not be unreasonable to guess
that it makes upwards of 140lb/ft @ 2200-2400rpm, or
so.  

This vehicle is also supposed to have the "Plus" suspension
and electronic traction control.

Perhaps another way to go w/ this vehicle is to put a TDI
engine in, with a Syncro option...yeah, that's the ticket...

norman
norman_leong@baynetworks.com