Posted by lotusf1 > 2012-12-12 20:57 | Report Abuse

Will a 25 year technolgy (developed in 1997) put to use will meets current demands?Many renowned compnaies,ford,peugeot opted for high efficient high compression smaller engine to minimoze cost and maximizes fuel efficiencies.One good example is ford's1.1 ecoboost engine developing good 125 hp and latest, honda 1.6 churning 250hp,peugeot 308 and its variants within 1.6 cc.range.

Posted by King Kong73 > 2012-12-13 02:09 | Report Abuse

i m sure they have made some progress since then...petronas already developed 7 new engines up until 2010..for all we know..they already have a similar capable small size engine that maximise fuel efficiency..once proton take over,the development will naturally continue as m sure they will retain key staffs along with the company n beef up with lotus trained engineers. But the prize i think is the china deal.

Posted by lotusf1 > 2012-12-13 06:39 | Report Abuse

Drbhicom will be expanding with their new 'arsenals';the powerband of these EO1 engines are great ....but where it fits matters most!