Boxster, Cayman to go from 6 to 4 cylinders

[techweenie]

But big HP boost.

Coverage starts about 2 minutes in:

Rolls Royce SUV, McLaren P1 Successor, 2015 Mazda MX-5 - Fast Lane Daily - YouTube

[hbueno]

There's nothing like the sound of a flat 6. From that perspective, the four will be a step down.

Hugo

[Les Paul]

Go to the Emory Motorsports Facebook page. The have a sound clip of one of their Polo 4's. as wicked as any 6 I've ever heard.

[hbueno]

As with many things, it's a matter of opinion. For example, I know that today's F1 cars are super high tech and people love the sound. But for me, the golden era of race car sound was the 60's to early 70's - specifically the V8's and V12's.

Hugo

[techweenie]

Just remember how much of the Porsche crowd responded when the 900 series was introduced. 'A proper Porsche has 4 cylinders, not 6!'

[aschen]

I think NA 6cyl will be relatively rare in the near future. Turbo 4cy are starting to replace them everywhere.

I like turbo motors and I dont think it is a bad thing. Though, I do think their MPG advantages over comparably powerful v6s are not realized in real world driving.

I Absolutly loved the turbo flat4 in my old STI.

[Matt Monson]

As with many things, it's a matter of opinion. For example, I know that today's F1 cars are super high tech and people love the sound. But for me, the golden era of race car sound was the 60's to early 70's - specifically the V8's and V12's.
Hugo

Have you watched 2014 F1? The new engines sound like butt. And the majority seems to agree with me.

[Nick Triesch]

Sound has nothing to do with how an engine works . The Porsche cars of the future will be faster and lighter. And they will use computers to dial in the sound they want. This is the future folks. All because of new Government standards. Porsche will figure it out. They always do.

[Doug&Julie]

Still wish they'd bring back the 912…not that I could afford one if they did.

[UK Carrera]

Goodbye flat 6 howl....hello four cylinder blare.

[Matt Monson]

Still wish they'd bring back the 914...not that I could afford one if they did.

Fixed that for my personal tastes. A 1.8l turbo flat 4 modern teener would be my daily driver of choice.

[Reiver]

As long as they don't come for our air cooled 6's we're ok.

[Doug&Julie]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Fixed that for my personal tastes. A 1.8l turbo flat 4 modern teener would be my daily driver of choice.

Ha! Isn't a four cylinder Boxster / Cayman a new 914? So they are!

They say "up to 395hp", but I bet there will be a new "base" Boxster / Cayman with a less hp H4…you may get your wish!

[Matt Monson]

A Boxster is a cabriolet. A Cayman is a coupe. A 914 is a Targa!!! Dig around with GIS a bit. There was a concept car a few years back. Just drawings, but true to the 914 lines. Cool looking little car.

[hbueno]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Have you watched 2014 F1? The new engines sound like butt. And the majority seems to agree with me.

I haven't actually, but I've read that's the case. I haven't watched an F1 race in ages - it just doesn't interest me anymore (same with NASCAR).

Hugo

[Doug&Julie]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

A Boxster is a cabriolet. A Cayman is a coupe. A 914 is a Targa!!!

Gotcha…seems like something that Porsche could easily make. Well, easily if they hadn't discovered how to make the simplest of roofs into an "I'm-so-rich-I-can't-bother-to-get-out-of-my-car-to-remove-a-simple-folding-top-and-put-it-in-my-trunk" option…that isn't even an option…

*cough*newtarga*cough*

[JmuRiz]

If they make a Cayman Turbo with almost 400hp, I don't care what it sounds like, it'll be a blast.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by techweenie

But big HP boost.

Coverage starts about 2 minutes in:

Rolls Royce SUV, McLaren P1 Successor, 2015 Mazda MX-5 - Fast Lane Daily - YouTube

Sounds cool to me.

[techweenie]

^^^

I agree. 385HP in that chassis (with some chassis weight reduction as well) spells fun.

[aschen]

and dont for get 385 factory HP is probably just a reflash away from 450