2017 Porsche Panamera

[killramos]

Originally posted by rage2

Doubt the 911 flat 6's would work without a lot of engineering work. The Panamera and Cayenne share V6 and V8's, so guessing the Cayenne would share this new engine.

I just hope it makes it into the Macan, it also runs the V6 lineup. And praise the lord if it makes it in there without a turbo badge. Now I know I am dreaming.

440 HP in the Macan would make it very serious, and IMO help justify the cost premium of the turbo.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by npham


There are some harsh restrictions on engine sizes in Europe. There's a big difference between 2.9L and 3.0L apparently. Instead of 5.0 V8's you'll see 4.9L versions instead.

Consider 3L V6/I6 is the work horse of BMW/Audi/Mercedes, this isn't European focused.

It's Chinese displacement tax:

2.9L = 9%
3.0L = 25%
4.0L = 40%

And these numbers were from 2008, I think it has gone up since and lowered back down for the 1.6-2L class.

[Darkane]

Right, I forgot about the V6 architecture. I mean Audi has a nice 3L in the S models. But I like the 2.9 making quite a bit more juice

[rage2]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Consider 3L V6/I6 is the work horse of BMW/Audi/Mercedes, this isn't European focused.

It's Chinese displacement tax:

2.9L = 9%
3.0L = 25%
4.0L = 40%

And these numbers were from 2008, I think it has gone up since and lowered back down for the 1.6-2L class.

That makes sense. It's funny how they're sacrificing efficiency in engine designs to cater to absurd displacement tax brackets.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/why-0-5...engine-design/

Guess everyone is going to move away from the 0.5L cylinders now.