Haifeng stepped back onto the stage, calm and confident.
"Now, everyone—please look at this data set."
With a gesture, a large screen behind him lit up with crisp comparative specs.
Fuel Efficiency Comparison:
Audi A4 1.8T
Fuel consumption: 6.1L per 100km
Audi A4 2.0T
Fuel consumption: 7.2L per 100km
"Our turbocharged engines," Haifeng said,
"are more fuel-efficient than naturally aspirated engines of the same displacement—by 1.5 to 2 liters per 100km."
"You'll save money—and burn less fuel. That means fewer emissions, too."
Then, he raised the stakes.
"Power? We've got that too."
Performance Specs:
The 1.8T Audi A4 produces a maximum of 118 kW, delivers 250 Nm of torque, and tops out at 160 horsepower. Its 2.0T sibling pushes that higher with 140 kW, 320 Nm, and 190 horsepower. In comparison, the average market 1.8L naturally aspirated (NA) engine only manages 98 kW and 114 hp, with no official torque figure. The 2.0L NA average fares slightly better, offering 105 kW and 147 hp.
"Simply put—our 1.8T performs better than a traditional 2.2L naturally aspirated engine," Haifeng said.
The crowd was stunned.
"Wait, they're not just claiming this stuff—they have the numbers to prove it?"
"That kind of performance for a 1.8T is unheard of."
The buzz spread instantly.
"This isn't just talk anymore… it's a tech breakthrough."
"They're mass-producing it, too?! What even is this timeline?"
"Are they playing house over there? Or building engines like they're stacking Lego?"
And then the bomb dropped.
"This might be the world's only mass-produced turbocharged engine with this level of performance," one journalist whispered.
"Forget catching up to foreign brands—they're ahead."
The Chat Exploded:
"It's official—Audi A4 is the new king of B-class sedans."
"I thought I was loyal to the Germans… but this? This changed me."
"Bro, if the price is under ¥400,000 (≈ $55,000), I'm buying today."
"Lu Haifeng is a madman genius. Every product is a masterpiece."
"My next car? Made in China. Period."
Even some doubters began to shift:
"I used to think turbocharging was gimmicky."
"But this isn't marketing—it's engineering."
"They beat the 2.2L without increasing fuel usage."
"It's official—China's engine tech has surpassed foreign competitors."
Journalists were already drafting headlines:
📰 "Turbocharged Technology from China Star Redefines Engine Standards"
📰 "Domestic Power Surge: Audi Motors Leads Global Shift in Engine Design"
📰 "Turbo Era Begins: Audi A4 Changes the Rules of the Game"
📰 "Why Everyone's Talking About Piaocheng's Engine Revolution"
The crowd? Completely sold.
"I don't even care about the price anymore."
"I want to drive it. Feel that 320 Nm torque hit."
"This is what pride feels like."