Something a bit more light hearted. In contrast to the lack of torque in the 1.2 Euro 6 engine what do you think of this 38 litre 300 hp beast?
http://wtf1.co.uk/100-year-old-fiat-start-up/
If you think that overhead cams and multi-valves per cylinder are new and starting with out using a starter motor are recent innovations you are mistaken.

Spotted a typo, it is 28 litres. (Five times bigger that my veteran car, but mine can pull top gear at walking pace.)