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The 1.5l turbo engine used in the Mini is the same one used to power the rear wheels in the i8. Basically, its half of an N55. :-)
Forced induction provides more hp and better gas mileage so everyone is going forced induction these days. I know many miss NA, but look at some of the prodigious power outputs that are available, e.g., M3/4, Hellcat, etc. This type of power (e.g., north of 500hp), once reserved for supercars, is now available at much lower prices.
So, yes its sad there are few N/A engines, but the performance provided by a turbo (or S/C) has made it a great time to own a car because of the power output available.
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