Back to six cylinder?
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NA is the evolutionary dead end.
We might go through one or two cycles with twin turbos (my bet is on one), a quick tour through the hybrid phase and by the mid to late twenties, hello 911EV!
And if you don't like the turbo engine sound, prepare yourself for silent running with a real Wall of Torque... Tune in on Formula E racing for a quick taste.
We might go through one or two cycles with twin turbos (my bet is on one), a quick tour through the hybrid phase and by the mid to late twenties, hello 911EV!
And if you don't like the turbo engine sound, prepare yourself for silent running with a real Wall of Torque... Tune in on Formula E racing for a quick taste.
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Sad, but true. Exactly why I'm enjoying it while I can, and super pumped at the prospect of natural aspiration being extended in the Boxster/Cayman a bit longer.
Naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions are sunk by turbos and dual-clutch transmissions (which in turn will be sunk by electric). In terms of performance numbers they are simply better. But the market, new and/or used, for naturally-aspirated cars and manual transmission cars will prosper for a long, long time.
Naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions are sunk by turbos and dual-clutch transmissions (which in turn will be sunk by electric). In terms of performance numbers they are simply better. But the market, new and/or used, for naturally-aspirated cars and manual transmission cars will prosper for a long, long time.
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For the record, I don't hate the turbo engine sound. My 991.2 sounds pretty bad *** under acceleration. It's just not something aurally I want to wring out and stay at high RPMs. That'a a bit of a disappointment for pleasure driving, but completely fine for daily driving. In fact, until I sorted out my Indiv setting on the 991.2 I pretty much didn't like the car and was disappointed with my purchase. But not anymore.
I've always liked the sound of the 718 from outside the car. Sure, I prefer the NA flat six wail, but the 718 is cool in its own way. It's the awful interior industrial vacuum pump noise of the soundaktor I hate. Pull the fuse for the soundaktor and the 718 becomes a much more tolerable proposition. I'd love it if more 718 haters got to experience it.
I've always liked the sound of the 718 from outside the car. Sure, I prefer the NA flat six wail, but the 718 is cool in its own way. It's the awful interior industrial vacuum pump noise of the soundaktor I hate. Pull the fuse for the soundaktor and the 718 becomes a much more tolerable proposition. I'd love it if more 718 haters got to experience it.
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The GT2 RS begs to differ!
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NA is the evolutionary dead end.
We might go through one or two cycles with twin turbos (my bet is on one), a quick tour through the hybrid phase and by the mid to late twenties, hello 911EV!
And if you don't like the turbo engine sound, prepare yourself for silent running with a real Wall of Torque... Tune in on Formula E racing for a quick taste.
We might go through one or two cycles with twin turbos (my bet is on one), a quick tour through the hybrid phase and by the mid to late twenties, hello 911EV!
And if you don't like the turbo engine sound, prepare yourself for silent running with a real Wall of Torque... Tune in on Formula E racing for a quick taste.
Even so, the dawn of the autonomous driving EV's is exactly the reason why an old school naturally aspirated manual driver's car is so appealing! It's one of the last chances to own (and drive!) one.
I'll have a manual GT4 touring, please. Yellow is perfect. With leather...
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So what is the consensus on what this "might" be?
718 GT4 Touring or 718 S/GTS now offered with 6 cylinders?
718 GT4 Touring or 718 S/GTS now offered with 6 cylinders?
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Porsche reached into its history for the 911T and 718 monikers. Maybe this car will get some 'historic' label too.
It's a mystery.
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Would be a good move by Porsche if its true. The GT4 would be a purist's car and leave the 911 platform for those that opt for all the luxury laden features.
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Same applies to naturally aspirated engines. They are becoming rarer, which if anything means if you prefer them you should grab one while you can.