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Every time someone thinks the pinacle of engine development has come, new materials or technologies arrive to send them skulking toward the nearest dark corner.
In answer to a rm4two's question, Horsepower (an artificial construct) equals torque (in lb*ft) multiplied by rpm divided by 5252. So the BMW at it's 14k rpm ceiling making 230 hp is making 86.3 lb*ft of torque. To make equivalent horsepower at 12k rpm the Ducati would need to produce 100.7 lb*ft of torque. An achievable number.
Carbon internals. Direct cylinder injection. Pneumatic springs. Variable cam timing. Lots of things out there still to be toyed with!
In answer to a rm4two's question, Horsepower (an artificial construct) equals torque (in lb*ft) multiplied by rpm divided by 5252. So the BMW at it's 14k rpm ceiling making 230 hp is making 86.3 lb*ft of torque. To make equivalent horsepower at 12k rpm the Ducati would need to produce 100.7 lb*ft of torque. An achievable number.
Carbon internals. Direct cylinder injection. Pneumatic springs. Variable cam timing. Lots of things out there still to be toyed with!