Available in both naturally-aspirated and twin-turbocharged forms, the so-called “Mezger engine” was Porsche’s most impressive road-legal powerplant for nearly fifteen years. Hans Mezger was probably ...
As with all things in life, too much of a good thing is, well, too much. In motorsport, dominance and predictability kills interest – but sometimes one needs to stress-test a theory just to be doubly ...
When it comes to sustainable propulsion systems, Porsche is one of the carmakers that want to cover all the bases. Besides the electric Taycan and e-fuel production, the sportscar maker is also ...
Much of the motivation behind this and many other powertrain updates happening at Porsche right now comes from impending European legislation that essentially does away with fuel enrichment of the ...
German engineer Ferdinand Porsche already had experience working with Daimler-Benz when he set up his own firm in 1931. Later in the decade, he was hired by Adolf Hitler's government to design the ...
Porsche is leaving no stone unturned as it looks ahead to an era of cleaner mobility. Already working on EVs and e-fuels, the brand said today that its engineering department has also looked at ...
A motorsport backstory always adds something to the allure (and value) of a supercar. The McLaren F1's unexpected debut win at Le Mans is a prime example, and so too of course are the racing exploits ...
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 ...