Originally Posted by asianautica
I think 2.0L is the optimal displacement for a I4. 3.0L for a V6. When you increase the displacement anymore than that, you tend to lose revs. So I don't think a 2.4L I4, even if it has a square bore/stroke ratio will be able to rev very high safely. Also, a square 2.4L I4 would make the bore too big, which either weaken the cylinder or make the engine too big. It will also make the piston too heavy to rev as quickly.
wellt hen they might put a v6 in the next s2k, who knows.. the bottom line i'm concerned abotu is they need much higher torque numbers for the general public to enjoy the car