4.0 n/a engine

[Jumpingjackflash]

I thought I read that Porsche planned to use the 4.0 n/an engine in the boxster/Caymen in 992.2 but if the GTS is 3.6 turbo I can’t see what other derivative would the use it in?

[bennno]

Perhaps in a more expensive than current 992.2 T variant?

I’ve had the 4L in a gt4, I’ve now got the 3.0TT in a 992.

The 3.0 is an astonishing engine and makes a lovely noise with more torque lower down.

Bit of reverse psychology taking place here, turbo was and in Porsche speak generally an upgrade.

[GT4P]

When the 3.0 turbo made its debut in 2016 there wasn’t a lot of love, but at the time I remember saying to a SE whilst test driving one that the first turbo road car in the 70s was a 3.0turbo so what’s not to like!

[Maxym]

bennno said:

Perhaps in a more expensive than current 992.2 T variant?

I’ve had the 4L in a gt4, I’ve now got the 3.0TT in a 992.

The 3.0 is an astonishing engine and makes a lovely noise with more torque lower down.

Bit of reverse psychology taking place here, turbo was and in Porsche speak generally an upgrade.

I agree; brilliant engine. Not without its problems mind...

[FriedMarsBar]

Maxym said:

I agree; brilliant engine. Not without its problems mind...

Is it the engine or the turbos that cause problems?
I'm curious as I may be heading that way for my next car.

[Maxym]

FriedMarsBar said:

Is it the engine or the turbos that cause problems?
I'm curious as I may be heading that way for my next car.

Engine… turbochargers… all engine in my book. But yes, there have been some turbo failures and no doubt some other issues too.

So far, mine is behaving. I think it’s a great engine: responsive and lots of performance from low down. Surprisingly economical too. I think that problems are pretty rare.