There were more k4 sold than v6es, loads more. And the fact that the v6 never used an elastomer gasket that only lasts 7-10 years also has a huge bearing.
Myself I don't believe there was much wrong with the k4 1400, other than the gasket. The 1.6/1.8 should have been redesigned with a thicker liner, even with a flat on each side would have been an improvement IMHO.
When you can tune these things to 280 odd bhp there can't be much wrong with them.
Who won the manufacturers championship last yr, with a 30 year old engine design....
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