Re: Cost aside, the test cars' equipment ought to be what's being developed for production vehicles, Guenter in Ontario - 8 years ago |
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Laz
... otherwise the conclusions drawn won't be of much value. It'd be akin to using "qualifying tires."
German video.... dennisafrompa - 8 years ago |
Huge bump in HP and TQ for the base Boxster, but.. MikenOH - 8 years ago |
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MikenOH
I thought thy were going to be lighter than the 981?
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Guenter in Ontario
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MikenOH
I thought thy were going to be lighter than the 981?
Without significant changes to the cars, I don't know how they can make them much lighter. With the Spyder, weight savings are achieved by removing some things like AC and entertainment units, which most owners probably order as non cost options. But, it allows Porsche to claim the cars are that much lighter. Realistically, I think the main weight savings with the Spyder comes from the simplified roof and taking out its motor and transmission.
Sounds like there's more weight gained from the turbo and related equipment that what is saved by removing to cylinders. Plus, I think it adds a lot more complexity to the drive train. Sounds like the engine compartment is really packed with the new turbo fours. One of the comments in the German article was that you couldn't even fit an orange anywhere into the engine compartment. They've also had to go to 4 dynamic engine mounts to reduce vibration of the 4 cylinder units. Lots of changes, that's for sure. You'll save some gas (provided you don't keep spooling up the turbo - aka drive it like a Camery). But I imagine servicing costs will go up.
Re: Huge bump in HP and TQ for the base Boxster, but.. db997S - 8 years ago |
Impressive!!! Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 years ago |
Yeah, one helluva nice noise. Sounds Fabspeed-ish. *NM* Laz - 8 years ago |