Porsche 960/961 - Likely Engines, Dream Engines
#1
Porsche 960/961 - Likely Engines, Dream Engines
With the Porsche 960/961/Ferrari fighter still a ways out, I'm interested to see what fellow Teamspeeders think will be the likely powertrain it'll use, based on inside sources/gut feelings/etc. But I'm also interested in what you'd ideally like to see in the car, too.
For example: I think the most likely engine for the 960/961 will be the naturally-aspirated 4.6 liter V8 from the 918 Spyder. At 600 horses, it packs just the right amount of wallop for a super sports car; using it also would allow Porsche to amortize some of the costs of the 918 Spyder's engine. The Panamera Turbo S's engine would work, but since that would mean Porsche's $250,000+ super sports car is basically sharing an engine (plus or minus a couple turbos) with their $80,000 SUV, I think they'll aim for something a bit more special.
That said, I'd love to see Porsche whip up a custom flat-eight based on the 911's 9A1 architecture. Going off the basic displacement-per-liter stats of the 911s, a regular 960/961 with a flat-eight based on the 911 Carrera S's engine would make 533 horsepower; a flat-eight based on the new 911 GT3's motor would make 633 horsepower. A naturally-aspirated flat eight would not only give the car solid performance cred in the 458 Italia/MP4-12C class, it would also make the 960/961 unique, IMHO.
Also, while PDK seems pretty much a certainty and all-wheel-drive pretty likely, I'd rather see a seven-speed stick and rear-wheel-drive.
What do you think?
For example: I think the most likely engine for the 960/961 will be the naturally-aspirated 4.6 liter V8 from the 918 Spyder. At 600 horses, it packs just the right amount of wallop for a super sports car; using it also would allow Porsche to amortize some of the costs of the 918 Spyder's engine. The Panamera Turbo S's engine would work, but since that would mean Porsche's $250,000+ super sports car is basically sharing an engine (plus or minus a couple turbos) with their $80,000 SUV, I think they'll aim for something a bit more special.
That said, I'd love to see Porsche whip up a custom flat-eight based on the 911's 9A1 architecture. Going off the basic displacement-per-liter stats of the 911s, a regular 960/961 with a flat-eight based on the 911 Carrera S's engine would make 533 horsepower; a flat-eight based on the new 911 GT3's motor would make 633 horsepower. A naturally-aspirated flat eight would not only give the car solid performance cred in the 458 Italia/MP4-12C class, it would also make the 960/961 unique, IMHO.
Also, while PDK seems pretty much a certainty and all-wheel-drive pretty likely, I'd rather see a seven-speed stick and rear-wheel-drive.
What do you think?
Last edited by WSC; 05-21-2013 at 05:44 PM.
#2
I would sell my soul for the na 918 engine but unfortunately at the moment the bean counters and those wishing to preserve the exclusivity of the 918 ( and not upset the buyers of said car ) are pushing for a twin turbo v8 .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
#5
Does anybody know if Porsche has publicly acknowledged the existence of this project or if it is still ago?
If so, the 918 engine or a variant of it would probably be a good choice for Porsche. Personally I think a flat 8 would be cool.
If so, the 918 engine or a variant of it would probably be a good choice for Porsche. Personally I think a flat 8 would be cool.
#6
Whatever configuration of a 4.5L- 4.6L engine with 8 cylinders they decide use is ok by me, AS LONG AS it provides a good base for a COMPETITIVE motorsport product that will take on the 458's and other V8 engined competitors in the WEC GTE class.
#7
I would sell my soul for the na 918 engine but unfortunately at the moment the bean counters and those wishing to preserve the exclusivity of the 918 ( and not upset the buyers of said car ) are pushing for a twin turbo v8 .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
#8
I would sell my soul for the na 918 engine but unfortunately at the moment the bean counters and those wishing to preserve the exclusivity of the 918 ( and not upset the buyers of said car ) are pushing for a twin turbo v8 .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
Unfortunately this looks the likely engine but its not confirmed . Flat 8 has been ruled out though I'm sorry to say .
Hope youre fine...what do you mean by V8 turbo? the V8 from he Spyder or the V8 from a Panamera? - which would be disappointing. The engine would for me nevertheless be acceptable in both versions (option 1 is of course preferred)..but I really hope that they leave out this time all this hybrid crap. I want a C-GT "follow up"..not a "priused C-GT"
Besides, if they would really build that car...I think it would get very close to 918 perf. level..
But anyhow..we still have to wait a bit for more news on the car..