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Is there any new updates??
I am suppose to be the first on the list with my local dealer.
I am suppose to be the first on the list with my local dealer.
718 spyder
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...I've been checking regularly for updates on both the GT4 and Spyder (primary interest is the GT4). I read everything on each version probably 10 times...LOL...I haven't seen anything recent with regards to updates on either...
Sounds like the 3.0L turbo flat 6 to me. Not the 4 pot but not NA sadly, unless my ears lie...
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twin turbo flat 4 with particulate filter?
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Thats my guess, i dont really care if its a flat 4 or 6 but its gonna be a sh-itstorm among the purists if its a flat 4
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Thats my guess, i dont really care if its a flat 4 or 6 but its gonna be a sh-itstorm among the purists if its a flat 4
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... ? ...(for those who can't see my emoj, it's the zippered mouth one)....besides, my response would only be a repeat of what I've said multiple
times before...we'll find out soon enough...
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This video further reinforces my belief that both the Spyder and GT4 will be turbocharged flat fours. I just can’t see how Porsche would go back to a flat six after making an emphatic statement of intent by bringing back the 718 moniker.
Interestingly, when presenting Porsche’s 2017 annual financial report they said the strategy for the next ten years was to continue with a three pronged approach, incorporating optimised combustion engines, hybrid models and purely electric sports cars.
@porkey why don’t you use the emojis that are to the right of the advanced text/message box? I know there aren’t a lot of options but at least that way everyone should be able to see them :nerd:
Interestingly, when presenting Porsche’s 2017 annual financial report they said the strategy for the next ten years was to continue with a three pronged approach, incorporating optimised combustion engines, hybrid models and purely electric sports cars.
@porkey why don’t you use the emojis that are to the right of the advanced text/message box? I know there aren’t a lot of options but at least that way everyone should be able to see them :nerd:
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...thanks....not sure if this applies to my mobile device....
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To take the current turbo-four 2.5 to 400-420 peak hp -- if that's indeed the target, which sounds right based on the previous generation -- requires nothing more than a (proper) ECU tune, judging by Erhesmann Engineering's stage 1 S result. Why go to the trouble of re-plumbing what is now exclusively a 911 GT3 engine into the 718 while detuning it to 'acceptable 718 power' that is easily in reach of the existing turbo? It never made sense to me, but then Porsche seems inclined to defy (more like ignore) expectations.
If Porsche has gone the detuned n/a route, we'll have the interesting phenomenon of tuned 718 S/GTS turbos pulling away from stock GT4/Spyders on track and strip.
If Porsche has gone the detuned n/a route, we'll have the interesting phenomenon of tuned 718 S/GTS turbos pulling away from stock GT4/Spyders on track and strip.
I don't know if this possible, but why not stroke the 2.5, 2.8 maybe? Apparently the new GTS sounds much better than my '17CS( if sound is that much of a problem). They're probably afraid to alienate the flat six group.
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Well they do know how to make a small 4 cylinder Engine that produces alot of hp.
And as @ZuffenHouseRules says above, it would be kind of stupid of trying to put in GT3 Engine, both political and work wise.
I will buy all forum members a beer at my local pub if it´s a flat 6
And as @ZuffenHouseRules says above, it would be kind of stupid of trying to put in GT3 Engine, both political and work wise.
I will buy all forum members a beer at my local pub if it´s a flat 6
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If Porsche goes with a flat 6 in the Spider and GT4 top level 718 they realy sold the "Idea of the 718"
https://www.porsche.com/international/models/718/718-cayman-models/718-cayman/concept/idea/
Intersting to see what comes up. Maybe "The NEW Idea of the Porsche 718"
https://www.porsche.com/international/models/718/718-cayman-models/718-cayman/concept/idea/
Intersting to see what comes up. Maybe "The NEW Idea of the Porsche 718"
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There is no way in h**l its going to be a flat 6. Those days are gone forever!
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It would have to add a power top to tempt me from my Boxster S. I don't get how anyone really wants to pull over to the side of the road and get out of the car to raise/lower the top...no matter how fifties-retro. In the real-world that translates to spending less time driving top-down -- not a good thing for a roadster.
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