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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel
I don't think it'd require a new version of the engine. It would likely just be an engine tune since I know this engine has a horsepower rating of 473hp @ 5600-7300rpm.
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Speculatively, sure. Regardless of how you get there, you're adding cost to the development of the vehicle. Particularly since the MT car is the entry model, it is absolutely no surprise they would avoid spending any extra money on it.
Also, it can't be said with any certainty that the internal components have been spec'd to handle 7600RPM. While it's not likely that the small increase would cause any harm to the engine (for example, if done via an aftermarket tune), it may still be out-of-spec for some rotating assembly or valve train parts.