At 12:48 PM 3/11/99, Martin Wolf wrote: >Yes its expensive, and, no, I dont want one. However, is there any >information there that may translate to the waterboxer, ie. head sealing, >horse power, etc. > >I think its interesting the opposed four is still in production by the boys >in Stuutgart. > Nooo... From http://www.us.porsche.com/english/boxster/engine/default.htm The flat-six boxer engine -- a powerplant Car & Driver called "one of the ten best engine designs ever". Its name stems from the punch and counterpunch of horizontally opposed pistons, while its virtues stem from decades of race-bred refinement. The latest evolution, a liquid-cooled design featuring dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, delivers its impressive power and mid-range punch without breaking a sweat. The numbers tell the story: 201 horsepower (150kW) at 6,000 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that over 80 percent of the engine's torque is available at a low 1,750 rpm. An outstanding power-to-weight ratio of 1:6,5 also ensures that there's always plenty of power to spare.
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