Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Hatchback, Australia
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Chevrolet won’t sell the Cruze wagon or the Cruze hatchback here in the U.S., and dammit if that doesn’t make us angry. Now Australian tuner Walkinshaw Performance is adding insult to injury with this hotted-up Holden version of the Cruze.
Turning up the wick on the Cruze’s 1.4-liter turbo engine, Walkinshaw has managed to extract some 241 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque from the little Ecotec. In standard U.S. trim, it makes only 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, so the modifications add a whopping 75 percent more power and 55 percent more torque. While Walkinshaw doesn’t mention specifics, its Cruze upgrade package will also include upgraded suspension and brakes. No price was announced.
The full press release is posted below. Continue reading Walkinshaw Performance tunes Holden version of Chevrolet Cruze to 241 horsepower
Walkinshaw Performance tunes Holden version of Chevrolet Cruze to 241 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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