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At 2007 without a knock sensor?

Yes, this is why they still have the 2nd gen chassis and 12 valve engines. The goal in many countries is simple reliability. Keep in mind VW still produces air cooled cars, They are in countries that primarily use alcohol for fuel the aircooled engines work fine.

Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.