Maruti Suzuki has already confirmed that Baleno RS will be powered by 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbo petrol engine. Reports were suggesting nearly 110bhp from this motor till date. However, the specifications sheet leaked online via TeamBHP forum indicates that the mill will churn out only 100bhp at 5, 500rpm. This will be a let-down for enthusiasts who were expecting a proper hot hatch from India’s largest carmaker.
On the plus side, the detuned engine is expected to return better fuel efficiency. The 1.0-litre BoosterJet is the first turbo petrol engine to be fitted in a Maruti Suzuki car. It will develop 150Nm of torque in Baleno RS between 1, 700 and 4, 500rpm. The mill will be mated to five-speed manual transmission.