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Why doesn't Porsche offer a PowerKit for the GTS?

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Old 11-02-2017 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bemo

Volvo already triple boost's it's XC90. Bi-turbo, buh bye....
Old 11-03-2017 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit
Actually, while I agree weight will be a determinative factor, I don't necessarily think the future lies in carbon (or carbon fibre) exclusively for weight control.

Things like lighter alloys or lightweight steel may be the next frontier.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0620114117.htm

https://www.sciencealert.com/new-sup...-times-cheaper
It can be much easier: avoid the manufacturing challenges of carbon frp and get a better weight benefit by going with aluminum.

The GTS powerkit... what’s the base TT - a GTS4PDK + 2-3 powerkits, right? And the price hike over a well optioned GTS isn’t all that much.



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