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Abigbadjohn 10-06-2011 06:53 PM
flat 8
 
Why doesn't porsche build a flat 8?

daepp 10-06-2011 07:41 PM
Been there done that...

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Sorry - I know this isn't what you meant, but I couldn't help reposting some shots of the engines Wayne recovered for the heirs of Vasek Polak.

Jim Bremner 10-06-2011 08:20 PM
Rothsport Racing Engine Dyno - Porsche 908 Flat-8 - YouTube

svandamme 10-06-2011 09:45 PM
I'l see your Flat 8 and raise you a flat 16 !


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livi 10-06-2011 09:50 PM
That piece wouldn´t fit in a Boxster.

s_wilwerding 10-07-2011 04:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigbadjohn (Post 6296712)
Why doesn't porsche build a flat 8?
Some folks think they are:

Porsche Mulling Flat-8 Motor For Ferrari Fighter | AutoGuide.com News

Jim Bremner 10-07-2011 08:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by livi (Post 6296952)
That piece wouldn´t fit in a Boxster.
Livi,

Think like a Yank! yes it will! you just need to work at it and fire up the Plasma cutter and do some body work!

I would say it's a 28 beer project.

jluetjen 10-07-2011 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Bremner (Post 6296837)
Yeah, but it sounds better when the car is attached!
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masraum 10-07-2011 10:50 AM
I don't know what the benefit of a flat 8 would be over a V-8 (in a modern street car). The V-8 would be smaller (more cube shaped than large and flat) which makes it easier to put in a car with all of the other stuff that needs to go in with it.

Tobra 10-07-2011 11:06 AM
Low center of mass, especially with the groovy Porsche GT style clutch. Plus it sounds wicked cool.

kach22i 10-07-2011 01:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by s_wilwerding (Post 6297165)
Quote:
Rumor has it that Porsche is developing a modular engine that can be configured to run either as a flat-four, flat-six or even a flat-eight cylinder unit.
This is the type of rumor I like.:)

jluetjen 10-07-2011 01:30 PM
Yeah, but it gets in the way of ground effect tunnels and defusers.


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