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Porsche 911 Cooling: How Air and Oil Team Up in the Classic Era
technology19 days ago

Porsche 911 Cooling: How Air and Oil Team Up in the Classic Era

The article explains that classic air‑cooled Porsche 911s used a mix of air and oil cooling, with variations like engine‑mounted and early front-mounted oil coolers. Over generations Porsche added active cooling (radiator‑style oil coolers with fans) as horsepower grew, addressing stationary cooling needs, and eventually shifted away from air cooling as emissions and heat management became more challenging, leading to water cooling in later models.

via Jalopnik|
#air-cooling#front-mounted-cooler#oil-cooler
Singer's Sorcerer 911: A 700+ HP Carbon-Fiber Restomod with a Manual
technology2 months ago

Singer's Sorcerer 911: A 700+ HP Carbon-Fiber Restomod with a Manual

Singer unveils the Sorcerer, a one‑off 911 restomod from its DLS Turbo division, powered by a reworked 3.8L twin‑turbo flat‑six delivering over 700 hp and 553 lb-ft, paired to a six‑speed manual driving the rear wheels, with a full carbon‑fiber body, extreme aero, bespoke interior and high‑end chassis upgrades—the debut project for DLS Turbo.

via Carscoops|
#dls-turbo#porsche-911#restomod
Final Chance for a Manual: Smart Under-$40k Picks for a Fun Family Ride
auto2 months ago

Final Chance for a Manual: Smart Under-$40k Picks for a Fun Family Ride

A Chicago reader wants a manual, four-seat car under $40k that can handle winter and family duties. Experts suggest several strong options, including a 2003 BMW M3 (E46) under budget, a 2005 Porsche 911 S Cabriolet, a 2013 BMW M3 E93 convertible, and a 2017 BMW M2, underscoring that stick-shift cars are fading and the best choice depends on whether the priority is everyday reliability, a convertible experience, or maximum driving engagement.

via Jalopnik|
#auto#bmw-m2#bmw-m3-e93
Unveiling the Hidden Porsche 911
automotive6 months ago

Unveiling the Hidden Porsche 911

A rare, secret-built Porsche 993 Turbo Cabriolet, one of only 14 made for a single buyer through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, is set to auction. This unique model, with just over 8,200 miles, features a mix of parts from different Turbo versions and is expected to fetch up to $1 million, highlighting its rarity and desirability.

via Carscoops|
#993-turbo#auction#automotive