Comments on: Porsche to give 2008 911 DSG, direct injection http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: norby413 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289455 norby413 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:40:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289455 ml350, Because the cost of designing a F1 car from scratch, forming a team with the chance of winning and campaining a season is aproximately one BILLION dollars. They dropped out of GT1 class after 98 in order to focus their resources on the Cayenne and Carrera GT. The resulting avalanche of profits makes their decision pretty hard to argue against. I'm sure they'll be back in the future ml350,
Because the cost of designing a F1 car from scratch, forming a team with the chance of winning and campaining a season is aproximately one BILLION dollars.
They dropped out of GT1 class after 98 in order to focus their resources on the Cayenne and Carrera GT. The resulting avalanche of profits makes their decision pretty hard to argue against.
I’m sure they’ll be back in the future

]]> By: ml350pc http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289433 ml350pc Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:29:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289433 Why is Porsche noticeably abscent from F1, and when it comes to the American Lemans Racing series, they (Porsche - GT2) are not even in the same class as the Corvette C6R and the Aston Martin DBR9's (both GT1)? Why is Porsche noticeably abscent from F1, and when it comes to the American Lemans Racing series, they (Porsche – GT2) are not even in the same class as the Corvette C6R and the Aston Martin DBR9′s (both GT1)?

]]> By: kosai03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289324 kosai03 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289324 An MR layout can give you a lot of the same advantages as an RR layout without many of the problems of RR. An MR layout can give you a lot of the same advantages as an RR layout without many of the problems of RR.

]]> By: Eion http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289156 Eion Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:13:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289156 Boxster and Cayman may be easier to drive (apparently), but from what I've heard the 911 is a lot more fun. I've never driven a Boxster or a Cayman, but I can testify to 911s being a blast to drive. DSG is certainly welcome, but... I thought the latest tiptronic-equipped 911 Turbos were actually quicker than their manual-transmission counterparts? Oh, and speaking from experience, one Porsche clutch is expensive enough to replace, so I dread to think what two would cost. ;) Boxster and Cayman may be easier to drive (apparently), but from what I’ve heard the 911 is a lot more fun. I’ve never driven a Boxster or a Cayman, but I can testify to 911s being a blast to drive.

DSG is certainly welcome, but… I thought the latest tiptronic-equipped 911 Turbos were actually quicker than their manual-transmission counterparts?

Oh, and speaking from experience, one Porsche clutch is expensive enough to replace, so I dread to think what two would cost. ;)

]]> By: norby413 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289063 norby413 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:24:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289063 Go away, children. Go away, children.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289033 A4 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:13:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289033 i think the proper question is, who really gives a shit if you have the first post? FSI/DFI type technology is a welcome addition to any car i think the proper question is, who really gives a shit if you have the first post?

FSI/DFI type technology is a welcome addition to any car

]]> By: rennSport http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-289014 rennSport Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:12:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-289014 Ricardo Head doesn't drive. He's typing on his big sister's computer while she's not around. Ricardo Head doesn’t drive. He’s typing on his big sister’s computer while she’s not around.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288992 Andre Neves Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:44:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288992 Ricardo Head, What do you drive? Ricardo Head,
What do you drive?

]]> By: wetstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288989 wetstuff Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:26:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288989 ...how'd you like to be the guy who took delivery of the last 'slushbox' without paddles? j i m …how’d you like to be the guy who took delivery of the last ‘slushbox’ without paddles?

j i m

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288974 Fatstrat Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:16:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288974 Anyone who knows anything about cars. Anyone who knows anything about cars.

]]> By: Ricardo Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288942 Ricardo Head Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288942 Who really gives a shit about porsche? Who really gives a shit about porsche?

]]> By: norby413 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288933 norby413 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:56:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288933 mygod doesn't understand the 911 physics that make it so unique. Under acceleration, the rear weight bias is increased, thus traction is increased. Under braking, the bias decreases to balance, thus the rears can contribute more to braking than in most layouts. This is why Porsche's acceleration numbers are so good compared to cars with more HP, and they've been known for amazing braking performance for decades. The rear weight bias also helps in situations with tight curves, enabling the rear end to "get around" and be pointed in the right direction faster. The inherent instability in the rear engine design has been mostly neutralized from 40 years of engineering and tweaking. Their 911 requires a bit more skill than the average supercar. Sorry, but Porsche knows what they're doing. They have a unique market niche and would be stupid to simply copy other designs. mygod doesn’t understand the 911 physics that make it so unique.
Under acceleration, the rear weight bias is increased, thus traction is increased.
Under braking, the bias decreases to balance, thus the rears can contribute more to braking than in most layouts.
This is why Porsche’s acceleration numbers are so good compared to cars with more HP, and they’ve been known for amazing braking performance for decades.
The rear weight bias also helps in situations with tight curves, enabling the rear end to “get around” and be pointed in the right direction faster.
The inherent instability in the rear engine design has been mostly neutralized from 40 years of engineering and tweaking. Their 911 requires a bit more skill than the average supercar.
Sorry, but Porsche knows what they’re doing. They have a unique market niche and would be stupid to simply copy other designs.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288926 Fatstrat Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:36:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288926 To propose that the rear engined 911 is somewhat handicaped by its layout is confusing to me. It continues to be historically one of if not the winningest sports car of all time and is still the car to beat at the track around the world where ever it competes. To propose that the rear engined 911 is somewhat handicaped by its layout is confusing to me. It continues to be historically one of if not the winningest sports car of all time and is still the car to beat at the track around the world where ever it competes.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288894 Renton Tue, 26 Dec 2006 17:10:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288894 Cool. Direct injection is the shizzle. So is DSG. Cool. Direct injection is the shizzle. So is DSG.

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288890 Brendino Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:43:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288890 Improving an already fine vehicle. I like that this dual-clutch option is propagating. Can't wait until I see it as an option in every car (years away, I'm sure, but I see it happening someday). Improving an already fine vehicle.

I like that this dual-clutch option is propagating. Can’t wait until I see it as an option in every car (years away, I’m sure, but I see it happening someday).

]]> By: alfa_Romeo http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288888 alfa_Romeo Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:38:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288888 hey 911 is top of the hill b'coz its a flawed genius.... admit it perfection is boring..... hey 911 is top of the hill b’coz its a flawed genius….
admit it perfection is boring…..

]]> By: MyGodBeatsYourGod http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288887 MyGodBeatsYourGod Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:26:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288887 History is fine. Wonderful. Necessary. But the Caymen/Boxster are better cars with the engine AHEAD of the rear transaxle. Stop the "Top of the Hill" 911 silliness and give drivers more POWER in the better two cars and demote the 911 to "retro-ride" in the sales catalogue. . History is fine. Wonderful. Necessary.

But the Caymen/Boxster are better cars with the engine AHEAD of the rear transaxle. Stop the “Top of the Hill” 911 silliness and give drivers more POWER in the better two cars and demote the 911 to “retro-ride” in the sales catalogue.

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]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection.html#comment-288886 bb_454 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:18:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/26/porsche-to-give-2008-911-dsg-direct-injection/#comment-288886 First post! Sweet I guess First post!

Sweet I guess

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