Engine production starts on April 22 More details have emerged about Porsche's plans to solve the 911 GT3 fire risk issue, based on a recent leaked (and confirmed) letter sent by Porsche to a 911 GT3 owner. The Porsche 911 GT3 saga is about to end as the company is sending all 785 owners letters informing them engine production will begin on April 22. To make up for all this trouble, Richard Hammond and the others are going to receive an additional year of warranty. Once the repairs will be complete, all owners are going to get a certificate as a method of documentation for the work necessary to replace the engine. Last month Porsche CEO Matthias Müller said the 911 GT3 RS could be delayed due to the fire-related recall of the regular 911 GT3. The RS was initially planned for a summer launch but could be pushed back until the "motor [is] no longer a problem."
Porsche has provided official details on its new entry-level four-cylinder petrol-powered version of the Macan, which will be available in the UK on special order. The new Macan, seen at the Beijing motor show, runs parent company Volkswagens EA888 engine as used by a wide range of models from Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat, making it the first Porsche model since the 968 to use four-cylinder power. The turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder direct injection unit, boasting the same state of tune found on the VW Golf GTI Performance Package, develops 234bhp and 258lb ft of torque between 1500-4500rpm. Porsche claims the new model will return 37.6mpg on a combined cycle. By comparison, the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 powered Macan S possesses 335bhp and 339lb ft. For Asian markets, the Macans four-cylinder engine is mated to a standard seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox boasting remote steering wheel shift paddles. Porsche claims an official 0-62mph time for the Macan of 6.9sec, an in-gear 50-75mph split of 5.1sec and a 139mph top speed. The Macan is visually distinguished by standard 18-inch wheels and twin trapezoidal-shaped tail pipes. The entry-level Macan is available to order now at a price of £40,276, with only low volumes destined for the UK. -Autocar Oh well.. it was inevitable.. looks like it goes pretty well doesn't it? But how long will it last? The dreaded Audit EA888 engine is renowned for eating camshaft chain tensioners.. tensioner up to 3rd redesign, I've read, and there are reported similar issues with those as well. Technical Bulletin 15 12 01 July 23, 2012 2028302 "Engine rattling noises after start, Engine doesn't start, Timing chain slipped". A friends 2010 GTi just out of warranty and less than 90K kms went bang this month. No warning other than the short rattle just prior to failure. Credit where due, VW came to the party and footed the bill.. new pistons, new cams, valves, etc etc.. other owners have not been as lucky, some left with a 4 figure or new engine bill. Ouch! GolfGTIforum.co.uk - An independent forum for Volkswagen Golf GTI enthusiasts. Perhaps in light of the DSG debacle here last year VW are not keen for any further bad publicity? Still.. I don't get it.. to minimise the likelihood of catastrophic piston/valve engine failure would you not put in a chain instead of using a timing belt?? I got rid of my Golf last year before warranty was out because of other ongoing issues.
Why isnt Porsche using the LeMans V4 in the Macan? There are lots of stories from the VW Service desk of dropped valved & burned pistons with the GTi engines... bad fuel? Too high a boost level? Unsympathetic drivers, or all of the above? The waiting list (especially under warranty) is said to be long & adversarial
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder First Test - Motor Trend All Pages pretty impressive times compared to that other car
From memory, the euro F40 did 0-100mph in 7.8 seconds. Much faster than the 959, but nothing compared to even the pedestrian Porsches and Ferraris of today.
As much as I hate to say it, the 918 is a very good looking car Much better looking than the P1 which only looks good in dark colours
Well, that was what, over 25 years ago? Quarter of century! Seamless shifting, launch control.. electric motors... that's progress.. But think of where it is going (or will end up going) for say, a regular off the shelf "Fiat" V8 that currently turns sub 11 sec quarters and 0-100 mph in 6.4 sec..
So this is what they were talking about as far as the exhausts were concerned. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here you go AKA. A few around at the moment. Some have a few miles on them though. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/results.aspx?q=(((((Service%3d%5bCarsales%5d%26(((SiloType%3d%5bBrand+new+cars+in+stock%5d%7cSiloType%3d%5bDealer+used+cars%5d)%7cSiloType%3d%5bDemo+and+near+new+cars%5d)%7cSiloType%3d%5bPrivate+seller+cars%5d))%26BodyStyle%3d%5bCoupe%5d)%26(Make%3d%5bPorsche%5d%26(Model%3d%5b911+Carrera%5d%26Series%3d%5b996%5d)))%26GenericGearType%3d%5bManual%5d)%26Drive%3d%5bRear+Wheel+Drive%5d)&sortby=%7ePrice
Not that i am a real fan, but the 996 are great bang-for-buck, fairly robust design, mines auto, i am still not digging or warming to it, rather drive my 100 series L/C, another few weeks and i am moving it on, done with the porker.
I grew up with L/C's, i luv them! It's the V8 petrol version, on injected 101 octane LPG, fitted with semi-extractor exhaust system, goes very well, sounds great, but typical Japper engine, power is right up the rev range. Big ass tyres and a lift kit, everybody moves out of the way, total opposite to the VW
I know them well, can't beat a Cruiser ute or wagon! Those 6 cylinder petrol engines though. **Shudder** V8's are slightly better, but you can't beat a 1HZ or even better the factory turbo 1HZ. As you can imagine, they call it "Cruiser Country" out here and there are some amazing Cruisers getting around these parts with some serious money invested in them.
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