Motor Trend on the next Turbo S
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MT August issue reports that we should expect hybridized, plug-in 700 hp plus versions of both the Pan Turbo S and the 911 Turbo S by 2017. They speculate that if the 918's "156 hp electric motor can fit between the gas engines and PDK...total output will be 725-730 hp."
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Electric motors are pretty darned small. The real issue is the battery. The 918's battery is 660 lbs and bulky. I don't really find magazine speculation all that useful, even if Porsche has made it clear they're focused on hybrid technology.
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I could see something like this happening. If it could help either car get an extra 5 MPG then it is possible due to the 2020 CAFE requirements. Also, why are all the S model Panameras V6's now instead V8?
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This one looks the go:
Try flat 8 quad turbo...988
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/p...708-zszry.html
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11407077...rldCarFans.com)
Certainly looks like Porsche is heading more into mid mount architecture....
Try flat 8 quad turbo...988
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/p...708-zszry.html
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11407077...rldCarFans.com)
Certainly looks like Porsche is heading more into mid mount architecture....
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I have found that MT's predictions about model changes to have been very accurate, but that is only my observation and I am not inclined to search back issues for proof. It is not a stretch to imagine manufacturers suggesting changes with the caveat that they are not for attribution and journalists who actually respect their sources enough to honor the request.