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Hate to burst the 'ol bubble, BUT...
Having owned both the 16V Euro motor, and the 32V 4 cam motor, the Euro is NOT the best motor PORSCHE ever made. The 32V is a natural progression of technology, from a well-respected sports car manufacturer, which probably explains why the final years weren't offered in the 16V versions (Euro or no). BTW, the Euro HP ratings are measured differently (which is why they seem to produce more HP), so it's NOT a TRUE 300+HP as you claim. Additionally, they are no faster than the 32V versions. Of note, the Euro has the interference design (unlike the non-euro 16V), so changing that timing belt on a Euro is just as critical as it is on the 32V, but without any additional performance (being a lower tech motor). Do the research, and I think you'll be shocked. I was unimpressed with Euro 928 performance...
I think you'll find if you dyno a Euro car, you'll be hard pressed to see much more than 220HP at the tire stock, and that is being generous. If anyone has true dyno numbers from a bone STOCK Euro 928 (that means no headers, cat delete, or mods whatsoever) that exceeds 220HP at the TIRE, I'd love to see them. No cheating, because you can significantly modify any motor (including the 32V) if you throw money at it. I doubt anyone will be able to. Perception of HP doesn't always equal REALITY of HP.
Last edited by Yellowb1rd; 11-26-2013 at 09:40 PM..
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