Jimmy Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 http://www.caradvice.com.au/279070/porsche-four-cylinder-boxer-engine-confirmed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 4 cylinder engines don't really have a "nice" sound. I wonder how they'd get that "Porsche" note from them and not make it sound dreary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Dak dak, the circle is completed! If they could put a Sebring exhaust on them though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Only orange juice and milk come in 2 litres hey? I heard that today! Muller indicated to the magazine the engine, expected to be turbocharged at least for higher-output versions, could produce as much as “400ps” (295kW). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I love the sound of our cars Pauly but am worried this new power plant is going to sound like a Subaru motor. That subaru sound is very distinctive and the idea of hearing it come from a Porsche is a little disconcerting but I guess we will have to wait and see Cool link though and it seems like history repeating itself with Porsche having to artificially intervene to separate non 911s from getting to close to the star of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I love the sound of our cars Pauly but am worried this new power plant is going to sound like a Subaru motor. That subaru sound is very distinctive and the idea of hearing it come from a Porsche is a little disconcerting but I guess we will have to wait and see Cool link though and it seems like history repeating itself with Porsche having to artificially intervene to separate non 911s from getting to close to the star of the show Our cars do have a nice sound! I like to sit at 4k. That is my favourite note. But I'm not sure if you can get a 4 cyl to sound like a boxer 6. I'm sure the'd manage a nice note though. Note that the e46 330i sounds like junk compared to the e46 m3 and both inline 6. There is hope! & with the technology these days. a turbocharged 2L boxer 4 should get some nice numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Will the buyer want to pay over $100k for a 4cyl? Assuming the price doesn't change that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Build it and they will come I doubt Porsche will release a sub standard car and history shows that some ppl will pay 100K for a 4 cylinder as long as it has the right badge on it and it is a hell of a car. If it isnt all it should be it may help prop up the prices of the last (current) 6 cylinder Caymans and Boxsters which by all accounts are a hell of car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Will the buyer want to pay over $100k for a 4cyl? Assuming the price doesn't change that is. Note the price tag of a 944 turbo back in the day was 150k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I sure hope this motor doesn't find it's way into 911... I know there has been rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I doubt that as wouldn't that make it a 912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Will the buyer want to pay over $100k for a 4cyl? Assuming the price doesn't change that is. being eco friendly is trendy these days. plus with the badge and power figure (the two biggest items in your average dick swinging contest) i think it will do fine! for the engine note, just the change from unequal length extractors to equal length makes a big difference in subarus.. porsche will make theirs sound distinctive without much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Porsche have always been eco friendly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Nowdays you could attach a sub woofer to the exhaust and make any tune you wanted ! That's what they'll do on the electric ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I love the sound of our cars Pauly but am worried this new power plant is going to sound like a Subaru motor. That subaru sound is very distinctive and the idea of hearing it come from a Porsche is a little disconcerting but I guess we will have to wait and see Cool link though and it seems like history repeating itself with Porsche having to artificially intervene to separate non 911s from getting to close to the star of the show Hey! Maybe it is a Subaru motor. At least they wont have any major issues. Hallelujah. The road to greatness is paved with broken dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Only orange juice and milk come in 2 litres hey? I heard that today! Also the 356 Carrera (which was also a 4-banger), the original Porsche 911...This Ferrari (although it does have 12 cylinders)... I'm sure there are plenty other 2 litre cars that any petrol head would be only too pleased to own. No replacement for displacement? Well, if you want to choose cars based on "Top Trumps" statistics, there's this beauty, which came with two doors and either a 3.8 litre straight 6 or a 5.0 litre V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Hey! Maybe it is a Subaru motor. At least they wont have any major issues. Hallelujah. The road to greatness is paved with broken dreams. Only if you saw what happened to my mates gt86 motor.. they have bottom end bearing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 I doubt that as wouldn't that make it a 912 Good point! Does that make the upcoming boxster a 914 though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 24March, 2014 Report Share Posted 24March, 2014 Good point! Does that make the upcoming boxster a 914 though? Will it? 914 - 924 - 944 - 968 - 986 - 987 - 981 Could be a 981-4 just like the 914-6 (flat 6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 Will it? there is just about as much VW going in it as the original 914... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 Did someone say 5.0L V8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 4 cylinder engines don't really have a "nice" sound. Ever heard a hot 356 at full noise Pauly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 Ever heard a hot 356 at full noise Pauly? incredible! I guess how it's build too! I like the way my 4 pot sounds at 6k rpm. But it's not the same '911' noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 incredible! I guess how it's build too! I like the way my 4 pot sounds at 6k rpm. But it's not the same '911' noise. http://www.abcgt.com/forum/6-Hot-Rod--Modified-356/1845-The-Polopolus-4-cylinder-911-engine.html http://www.abcgt.com/forum/6-Hot-Rod--Modified-356/1845-The-Polopolus-4-cylinder-911-engine.html http://www.abcgt.com/forum/6-Hot-Rod--Modified-356/1845-The-Polopolus-4-cylinder-911-engine.html?limit=6&start=12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 25March, 2014 Report Share Posted 25March, 2014 At the end of the day they need to sacrifice some products in order to be able to maintain CO2 emissions mix for the company. They will get credits for the 4cylinder turbos to be able to do 6/V8/V10 in the VW group. But I think we are nuts to believe that Porsche wont go for small displacement 6 cylinder turbos for the 911 range. Euro emissions will force them down this path whether we like it or not and we can kick and scream as much as we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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