Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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According to Autobild the 911 Turbo flat 6 doesn't fit the mid engine bays at all!
How many more years will Porsche run the current 3.8L for [&:]
"The initial situation was complex," says project manager Jan Roth recalls. "Firstly, it was to increase the distance between the mid-engine and rear-engined sports car. Secondly, the six-cylinder turbo in the 718 would have no place. It was difficult enough, the [link=https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=de&u=http://www.autobild.de/themen/vierzylinder/&usg=ALkJrhiZOIbHEP7c-Et5vHvRs2nohxTjOg]four-cylinder[/link] so accommodating that the charger and its environment is not too much heat. A second loader therefore never an option. " The latest creation of Weissacher pugilists department is a turbocharged direct-injection engine, which will initially be offered in two versions. The 2.0-liter engine mobilized 300 hp and 360 Nm, the larger 2.5-liter propellant charge of the S-model brings it to 340 hp and 400 Nm. Later, to make the duo a trio of around 365 hp GTS.
How many more years will Porsche run the current 3.8L for [&:]
"The initial situation was complex," says project manager Jan Roth recalls. "Firstly, it was to increase the distance between the mid-engine and rear-engined sports car. Secondly, the six-cylinder turbo in the 718 would have no place. It was difficult enough, the [link=https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=de&u=http://www.autobild.de/themen/vierzylinder/&usg=ALkJrhiZOIbHEP7c-Et5vHvRs2nohxTjOg]four-cylinder[/link] so accommodating that the charger and its environment is not too much heat. A second loader therefore never an option. " The latest creation of Weissacher pugilists department is a turbocharged direct-injection engine, which will initially be offered in two versions. The 2.0-liter engine mobilized 300 hp and 360 Nm, the larger 2.5-liter propellant charge of the S-model brings it to 340 hp and 400 Nm. Later, to make the duo a trio of around 365 hp GTS.
spyderwhite
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Imo going by the current info I think you will find the current spyder/ gt4 are the last of the 6 cyl 3.8na!
spyderwhite
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Given that the new engine is called 9A2 (f6 and f4)over the old 9A1 any future incarnation will be based around that and as the f6 3.0 turbo won't fit they could use a 3.0 na flat 6!
daro911 said:
It is an entirely irrelevant point but 420hp entirely possible and 450hp with Powerpack internals (both available now) ...
spyderwhite
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But surely that would produce less bhp and more CO2's than the flat 4 2.5 turbo would ever do so why would that bother
plus the current 3.8L was only good for 375-385 bhp in the mid engine models
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so that will only leave the 2.5 f4 turbo for future hallowed models!
plus the current 3.8L was only good for 375-385 bhp in the mid engine models
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so that will only leave the 2.5 f4 turbo for future hallowed models!
spyderwhite said:
[link=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/new-porsche-718-boxster-preview-7-things-we-learned-from-winter-testing/]http://www.carmagazine.co...d-from-winter-testing/[/link]
[h2]4) We haven’t seen the last of the six-cylinder engine...[/h2]You won’t be surprised to hear there’ll be a more powerful still GTS version in the mid-term future, but that’ll use a development of the 2.5-litre four-pot engine wound up to ‘at least’ 365bhp.
But there’s still enough room in the engine bay – and the range – for a naturally aspirated six, for high-performance models like a future Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder.
Andrew Killington
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tyinsky said:
my roof came off at about 70 mph; in part prompted the recall for the fix (additional bit)
philnotts99
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[link]http://gtpurelyporsche.com/[/link]
spyderwhite
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quote=daro911
[h2]4) We haven’t seen the last of the six-cylinder engine...[/h2]"You won’t be surprised to hear there’ll be a more powerful still GTS version in the mid-term future, but that’ll use a development of the 2.5-litre four-pot engine wound up to ‘at least’ 365bhp.
But there’s still enough room in the engine bay – and the range – for a naturally aspirated six, for high-performance models like a future Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder." Unquote
but will not a gts version just have a bigger turbo/remap to gain extra 10-15 hp!
I cannot see Porsche building a one off engine for a gt4/spyder,they either use the f4 turbo or a na version of the 3.0l in the 911.you could say they may use a version of the gt3/rs engine but cannot see it and if they do prices will be 6 figures and not 5
[h2]4) We haven’t seen the last of the six-cylinder engine...[/h2]"You won’t be surprised to hear there’ll be a more powerful still GTS version in the mid-term future, but that’ll use a development of the 2.5-litre four-pot engine wound up to ‘at least’ 365bhp.
But there’s still enough room in the engine bay – and the range – for a naturally aspirated six, for high-performance models like a future Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder." Unquote
but will not a gts version just have a bigger turbo/remap to gain extra 10-15 hp!
I cannot see Porsche building a one off engine for a gt4/spyder,they either use the f4 turbo or a na version of the 3.0l in the 911.you could say they may use a version of the gt3/rs engine but cannot see it and if they do prices will be 6 figures and not 5
[h1]Car review: Porsche Boxster Spyder[/h1][*][*]09:40, 15 DEC 2015[/ul][*]OPINION[link=https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/]BY JOHNCALNE[/link][/ul][/ul] [h2]Big engine, manual box, no roof: it’s the kind of car Porsche has been building to perfection for decades[/h2]
Before you fall in love with the way a car drives, first you’ve got to fall in love with the way it looks.
And it’s very easy to fall in love with the way Porsche’s new Boxster Spyder looks.
This is the ultimate Boxster. As it needs to be at sixty grand. Lower to the ground by a hefty 20mm, it cuts a gorgeous profile with its roof down, its design a brilliant blend of muscle with deftness of touch.
It’s pretty tidy even with the roof up, too. Which, sadly, was how it stayed during our relentlessly rain-soaked test drive.
So, an open-top sports car in the wet. Not much fun, huh?
Don’t believe a word of it. The Spyder’s roof means more wind noise, but it’s still a calm, classy, crafted cabin in there. Replete with expensive options in the case of our test car, needless to say, but build quality is standard and so is a great seating position.
And lo, so is a manual gearbox. Which, of course, is lovely to use, gliding from ratio to ratio as you play the 3.8-litre flat six like a musical instrument.
The engine is magnificent, revving with joyous freedom to just under 8000rpm as you stir that fabulous box. No need for turbos here, either – top torque might not come in before 3750rpm, but it’ll still haul itself into life from low speeds in top.
Not that dropping a cog or three is any hardship. Especially not when the pull builds instantly and before you know it you’re being entertained by the Boxster’s sensational dynamics.
The steering wheel caresses your brain with clear, precise information as you turn in, all eager alacrity as the body responds with agile suppleness. It’s pin-sharp but it rides without vices, cossetting you over bad surfaces so you can just relax, enjoy it and never stop wanting more.
It’s all good, it really is. Even the bad bit, which is that £60,459 list price, is good in a way because the Boxster looks better than the 911, is probably more fun to drive for the majority of people and only costs three quarters as much.
And it doesn’t have any turbochargers. While the latest 911 has fallen victim to the inevitable, what we have here is an old fashioned, hairy-chested sportscar with a big, brawling engine and a manual gearbox.
And it’s very easy to fall in love with the way Porsche’s new Boxster Spyder looks.
This is the ultimate Boxster. As it needs to be at sixty grand. Lower to the ground by a hefty 20mm, it cuts a gorgeous profile with its roof down, its design a brilliant blend of muscle with deftness of touch.
It’s pretty tidy even with the roof up, too. Which, sadly, was how it stayed during our relentlessly rain-soaked test drive.
So, an open-top sports car in the wet. Not much fun, huh?
And lo, so is a manual gearbox. Which, of course, is lovely to use, gliding from ratio to ratio as you play the 3.8-litre flat six like a musical instrument.
The engine is magnificent, revving with joyous freedom to just under 8000rpm as you stir that fabulous box. No need for turbos here, either – top torque might not come in before 3750rpm, but it’ll still haul itself into life from low speeds in top.
Not that dropping a cog or three is any hardship. Especially not when the pull builds instantly and before you know it you’re being entertained by the Boxster’s sensational dynamics.
The steering wheel caresses your brain with clear, precise information as you turn in, all eager alacrity as the body responds with agile suppleness. It’s pin-sharp but it rides without vices, cossetting you over bad surfaces so you can just relax, enjoy it and never stop wanting more.
And it doesn’t have any turbochargers. While the latest 911 has fallen victim to the inevitable, what we have here is an old fashioned, hairy-chested sportscar with a big, brawling engine and a manual gearbox.
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And it doesn’t have any turbochargers. While the latest 911 has fallen victim to the inevitable, what we have here is an old fashioned, hairy-chested sportscar with a big, brawling engine and a manual gearbox.
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Blimey, for those lucky enough to own one we expect to see you all in cloth caps along with the compulsory Cravat! [
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And it doesn’t have any turbochargers. While the latest 911 has fallen victim to the inevitable, what we have here is an old fashioned, hairy-chested sportscar with a big, brawling engine and a manual gearbox.
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Blimey, for those lucky enough to own one we expect to see you all in cloth caps along with the compulsory Cravat! [
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