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Is there a Turbo in our/your future? Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
Re: Is there a Turbo in our/your future? Jim in Iowa - 9 years ago |
Re: Is there a Turbo in our/your future? jlegelis - 9 years ago |
From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Roger987 - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Roger987 - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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Roger987
"or sound the same."
Us, or the engines?
Re: From what I've read MarcW - 9 years ago |
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Roger987
"or sound the same."
Us, or the engines?
Well, I think the engines (turbo 4 vs naturally aspirated flat six) don't sound the same.
I think you and I, old figs that we are, do have a tendency to sound the same. We just enjoy the art of driving and the sound of a free breathing Flat Six.
According to what Wolfgang Hatz, head of Porsche R&D, said at the Detroit Motor Show, turbocharging would not be coming to the GT3 RS. Turbocharging would be reserved for lesser 991's at the next overhaul later this year.
[www.autoexpress.co.uk]
So, I share his opinion about turbocharging.
I know that government regulations are forcing manufacturers to go to smaller, turbocharged engines in order to meet driving cycle test standards. The problem is that test is not a real world test. It might resemble real world if everyone drove like comatose Camry drivers. The only place I see a fuel saving with a turbo 4 is when cruising on the highway. Get into the twisties and keep that turbocharger spooled up and I doubt you'll see any difference in fuel economy.
Re: From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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But under this usage scenario you wouldn't be or shouldn't be that concerned about fuel economy.
I can drive all day long in my 996 Turbo -- not quite like a comatose Camry driver but when in Rome drive like the Romans... -- and not see any boost being made but when I want boost I don't give a hoot about the fuel consumption. Besides unless I'm on a stretch of road that is very special -- in more ways than one -- I can't drive on the boost that long as the car's terminal speed increases to the point I have to back off the throttle and when I do this the boost goes away.
There is something sort of kind of similar going on with N/A engines. Hammer the engine hard, request enough torque with your right foot, and the DME will go open loop and fuel the engine to make its best power. Fuel consumption goes up but you can't unless you have the wide open autobahn in front of you maintain this level of torque demand for that long.
Re: From what I've read Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
My best guess is the 2015's will be the last flat six engine Boxsters. (Except possibly the GT4). A few articles and quotes have suggested that 2016 (I'm guess that means MY 2016) will introduce the turbo flat 4.
Just one of the two reasons I got my 2014 981 when I did.
Re: From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
My best guess is the 2015's will be the last flat six engine Boxsters. (Except possibly the GT4). A few articles and quotes have suggested that 2016 (I'm guess that means MY 2016) will introduce the turbo flat 4.
Just one of the two reasons I got my 2014 981 when I did.
Want to bet on that G-man?
The turbo 4 will be a lower cost entry engine, and the flat six boxer engines will be around for a while. You really should try turning on the radio
BTW, what was your other reason for buying the 981?
Re: From what I've read Roger987 - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Guenter in Ontario - 9 years ago |
Re: From what I've read Gary in SoFL - 9 years ago |
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Guenter in Ontario
My best guess is the 2015's will be the last flat six engine Boxsters. (Except possibly the GT4). A few articles and quotes have suggested that 2016 (I'm guess that means MY 2016) will introduce the turbo flat 4.
Just one of the two reasons I got my 2014 981 when I did.
Want to bet on that G-man?
The turbo 4 will be a lower cost entry engine, and the flat six boxer engines will be around for a while. You really should try turning on the radio
BTW, what was your other reason for buying the 981?
You're on Gary. The articles haven't said whether it's model year 2016 or 2016 introduction, but coming with the first refresh. So I'll bet you a drink of your/my choice at the Boxster Bar at BRBS 2016 that by MY 2017, Boxsters (except for the GT4) will be turbo 4's.
And just for the record and Porsche enthusiasts, it sure would be nice if you won this bet.
As to question #2.
Man y'all ought to read my posts.
Targa GTS... Burg Boxster - 9 years ago |