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John Mellor’s GoAuto News PUBLIC CONSULTATION SUBSCRIBE FREE: www.GoAutoMedia.com Porsche ‘atmo’ V8 threat Engineering chief says future ‘not decided’ for Porsche’s non-turbo V8 By JAMES STANFORD in AUSTRIA THE Cayenne GTS could be the last Porsche produced with a naturally aspirated V8 engine. A senior Porsche engineer has revealed that the future of the non-turbo V8 engine is anything but certain. Asked whether the naturally aspirated V8 had a future at his company, Porsche engine engineering manager Arno Bogl said: “There is a chance, but it is not decided yet. “Maybe we have the V8 aspirated engine or maybe not; it’s not decided.” Mr Bogl was tight-lipped when it came to details, but GoAuto understands the facelifted Panamera will indicate whether Porsche is sticking with the naturally aspirated V8 or switching to a smaller turbocharged unit. The most likely replacement engine for the 4.8-litre V8, which serves in both the Panamera and Cayenne, is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 that is currently being readied, according to reports from Europe. This unique Porsche turbo six is expected to be fi tted to a range-topping version of the Macan compact SUV, June 27, 2012 Page 13 AUTOMOTIVE NEW MARKETS INITIATIVE The Automotive New Markets Initiative (ANMI) is a $35 million initiative that will assist the automotive industry develop new business opportunities domestically and internationally. The initiative will run over four years commencing in 2012–13 and has three key elements: Automotive New Markets Program (ANMP) Business Capability Support Automotive Envoy and Automotive Supplier Advocate due late next year, and is a contender to replace the non-turbo V8 in the Cayenne and Panamera. The naturally aspirated directinjection V8 has just been given a mild upgrade with camshaft revisions, in order to produce 309kW and 515Nm for the Cayenne GTS. Even though it is not the most powerful Cayenne – that honour goes to the Cayenne Turbo – Porsche describes the GTS as the most ‘emotional’, emphasising the excitement generated by a non-turbo V8 engine. “The naturally aspirated engine has the fast response; this is only (achieved) with naturally aspirated (engines),” said Mr Bogl when asked about the pros and cons of the ‘atmo’ V8. “The disadvantage is the consumption.” Mr Bogl said heading down the popular path of turbocharging had its The draft ANMP framework is available for public comment and can be accessed on: Porsche V8 benefi ts, including reduced weight. “You can also make the downsize, smaller engines with the same output. The centre of gravity is lower, the consumption is lower,” he said. There is a chance the V8 engine could live on alongside a smaller turbocharged engine, such as the 3.0-litre twinturbo, playing on the emotion Porsche emphasised when presenting the Cayenne GTS. “Maybe we have both, it could depend on the model,” said Mr Bogl. FULL STORY: CLICK HERE MACAN SUV TO FEATURE HI-PO ENGINE EXCLUSIVE TO PORSCHE CLICK HERE http://www.innovation.gov.au/anmi http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au/ http://www.southaustralia.biz/article/view/1173 Public comment is invited on the draft framework and can be sent to anmp@innovation.gov.au. The closing date for submissions is 5 PM AEST, Thursday 28 June 2012. For queries about the ANMP and to subscribe to ANMP email updates, please send your details to anmp@innovation.gov.au.
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