Somehow, Porsche managed to make a few backward steps in the ergonomic development of the 911 around this point: the steering wheel and pedals both feel more offset, while the gearshift of the 915 ...
Automobile engine designs with W-configurations and double-digit cylinder-counts rank among the most complicated car engines ever made. While other automakers have more-or-less accomplished combining ...
Patents are interesting, because while they aren’t representative of any product we are destined to see, they still tell us where an automaker’s head is at. And patents like the one the World ...
In an industry rapidly accelerating toward an all-electric future, Porsche has just reminded us that the age of the internal combustion engine is far from over. How so? A newly-uncovered patent filing ...
Porsche filed a patent for a new W-18 engine design that actually makes use of three cylinder banks, unlike some other W-branded engines, Carbuzz found. Not only does the patent account for up to 18 ...
Internal combustion engine development is far from stagnant these days, in spite of the advances in electric powertrains in recent decades—and this patent from Porsche concerning a W-style cylinder ...
The Aerfal AE94 just became the most interesting project around, based on the most unloved Porsche. The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS stands as one of Stuttgart’s most significant racing machines. With only ...
This video takes a closer look at a troubled Porsche 914 project car. From hidden issues to restoration challenges, discover what it’s like to take on a classic sports car that needs more work than ...
When it comes to Porsche’s motorsport icons, typically, it’s cars such as the 917, the 935 or the RSR that get most of the spotlight. For good reason — each of these models was incredibly impactful in ...
V-4 engines remain uncommon in cars despite their potential advantages. While automotive enthusiasts regularly discuss V-6, V-8, and larger configurations, V-4 engines are typically found in ...
Today, Porsche debuted a new 911 variant at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. It’s the most powerful 911 to date, excluding some limited-run models, and may well be the quickest to 60 mph from ...