sknandigam

In reference to the 991.2 turbo motors - http://jalopnik.com/real-talk-from-w...911-1685420602

Maybe Walter knows something we don't--will the 981 Spyder have a turbo 4? I hope so, because I just bought my 987 and I'm not ready to take a hit yet.

Andrew_K

does he mean a 987? or first in queue for 981?
if he means a 987 does this suggest the 981 is a 4??

Marine Blue

Sounds like he owns a 987.2 Spyder. Not surprising! I believe Eduardo had noted in the past that one of the top Porsche family members also has one. They're brilliant cars and not typical for a manufacturer to produce as they throw convenience out the door in favor of experience.

I don't mind Turbo engines but I have to admit the sound and linearity of the Flat 6 is something everyone should experience.

Nick B

Am I the only guy in Porschedom who is eagerly anticipating a turbo flat four? After twenty years behind the wheel of Saabs, Volkswagens, and Subarus, I love turbo motors. I love the fuel economy, I love the power, I love the turbo whine and bypass valve noises. I love how they feel unaffected by altitude, and I love how keeping the revs up yields nearly instant power. And over the past 30 years or so, they have become quite reliable.

It seems to me that a turbo would be the motor of choice for rowdier versions of the Boxster.

987720

Yup you are the only guy
Personally, I prefer NA engines.

BBA

Not me. The sound and response of the flat-six is what makes a Porsche something special.

il pirata

The 981 Boxster version of the GT4 will not be be turbo.

bigmacsmallfries

He's saying he pre-ordered the new '16 Spyder because it will be the very last one without a turbo. Same engine as Carrera S/GT4 almost.

the_vetman

Wolfgang Porsche

Marine Blue

Doubt it. Porsche hasn't announced what the next Boxster will be and he said he "bought" it which implies past tense and it's existing.

j patterson

Nope, there's one more :-) The torque of a turbo motor at mid rpm is like having an invisible tow vehicle pulling uou along . Whoosh :-)
After a dozen years of an APR tuned Audi, I do miss that.
I'm learning to modify my throttle inputs but it IS very different.
Love how my 987.2 just keeps on accelerating at 6000 + rpm when the little turbo motor was beginning to run out of boost though.

BBA

I believe Rohrl has a 987 Spyder. Probably among many other Porsches.....

Ferrarisimo

NA all the way, my friend

Chris from Cali

While I'm generally in favor of NA engines, the thought of a base Carrera with a turbocharged 3.4L is pretty appealing (esp. since I live at altitude now). I'm still buying a Cayman GT4 though.