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RKessel
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Unique Webers

Happy New (this Y2K thing was a bust(Year)

Here is a question for you history buffs. Did Porsche ever make a setup that used three duel downdraft Webers? I was looking at a friend's V-12 Ferrari with its six carbs and was wondering why Porsche never copied the idea. Granted, the intake runners would be a lot longer but maybe that isn't all bad.

Also, what is the correct pronounciation of Porsche? Is the 'e' silent or is it pronounced like the Shakespear character?

Thanks for all the great advise. This BB has been invaluable.


Old 12-31-1999, 08:52 PM
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No, triple two barrels were never used!



And, for your second question, either pronunciation is acceptable these days. The British have always prefered the Shakespearean version, but when Formula One champions with many years factory endurance racing experience (from Austria named Niki Lauda) use the same silent 'e' version this Texan has always prefered, I think it becomes a moot point!

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Old 12-31-1999, 10:29 PM
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As to question two. In German the "e"is not silent. The language is German and the car is German therefore I believe the "e" should be pronounced. Just my personal opinion. Don't mean to offend.
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When you join the PCA, on the cover of the welcome book, it says "PORSCHE, a two sylable word". Or at least it used to?
Old 01-01-2000, 12:21 PM
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In our PCA region when people skip the e in porsche we just assume they're idiots. Things may be different in Texas though, as it is a whole 'nother country.

Old 01-01-2000, 06:53 PM
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Tim Polzin
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In German, a final "e" is pronounced much like the "a" in sofa. Just like the word "bitte" the final "e" in Porsche is pronounced.
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It is pronounced POR-SHA not PORSH!!

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