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Porsche’s 2014 LMP1 prototype race may be powered by an turbocharged inline-four engine. Sounds crazy for Porsche not to use the classic flat-six? Sure! But the latest photos of the vehicle reveal that the powerplant’s exhaust is not located on the car’s centerline, but moved slightly to the left.
What’s that got to do with anything? Well, a side exhaust suggests an inline engine, because if it were a V or a flat unit it would have two side exhausts or a central pipe. Some might argue that the exhaust can be placed just about anywhere if needed, but a turbocharger needs to be as close to the exhaust as possible. Add the fact that Porsche has never used an inline-six mill and there you have it - a turbo inline-four-powered LMP1 race car.
The German manufacturer has yet to reveal any actual details of the race car and we don’t really expect a spec sheet before Porsche finishes testing the LMP1 prototype. Until then, we’ll stick to the four-potter story, just like the folks over at Mulsanne Corner.
The German manufacturer has yet to reveal any actual details of the race car and we don’t really expect a spec sheet before Porsche finishes testing the LMP1 prototype. Until then, we’ll stick to the four-potter story, just like the folks over at Mulsanne Corner.
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