All articles tagged with #naturally aspirated
The piece argues turbochargers add complexity, lag and noise, and highlights five naturally aspirated performance cars—the Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang GT and Dark Horse, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray/Grand Sport (NA versions; ZR1s use turbos), Porsche 911 GT3, and Ferrari 12Cilindri—demonstrating how high-revving NA engines can deliver engaging power and distinctive sound without turbochargers.
Gunther Werks reveals the GXR-Evo, a 15-unit limited-edition Porsche 911 powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six producing 455 hp, with a dry weight of 2,386 lb thanks to a full carbon-fiber build; paired with a re-engineered Getrag G50 six-speed manual, it emphasizes analog driving over turbo power and includes a matching MYSIM racing simulator for each owner.
The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the open-top evolution of the GT3, pairing a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six with a six-speed manual, 502 hp, and a 3,322 lb curb weight achieved through carbon fiber and magnesium components. The roof folds in 12 seconds at up to 37 mph, maintaining agility and a pure driving experience that emphasizes engagement over luxury. With a starting price of $275,350 (nearly $296k as tested) and notable options like the Street Style Package, Porsche positions the S/C as a modern homage to the S/T lineage and a driver-focused, high-rev purist’s dream rather than a comfort-first GT3.
The era of naturally aspirated V8 engines is coming to an end, with just 19 different vehicles currently available with such engines. Most of these vehicles are powered by the LS/LT engine, and there are only 10 different naturally aspirated V8s in production from six engine families. Despite their declining presence in the market due to efficiency concerns, these NA V8 engines still power a range of vehicles, from sports cars like the Chevrolet Camaro to heavy-duty trucks like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500.