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Porsche fans - times are changing
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:00 pm
Afraid the 911, as we know it, is on borrowed time. Along with a lot of combustion engine autos.
Porsche CEO - “In 2030, we want to deliver around 80 percent of our vehicles with an electric drive – either as a hybrid or fully electric.” That’s only 8 years away!
While I am in awe of the Porsche electric technology and its performance, a 911 without that exhaust lighting up when you nail it, will never be the same.
The 911 Hybrid that won LeMans is a beast for those not familiar:
V-4 2L plus the electrics, 888 HP, 0-60-2.2 sec, 0-100-3.4 & 0-200-9.8.
Porsche CEO - “In 2030, we want to deliver around 80 percent of our vehicles with an electric drive – either as a hybrid or fully electric.” That’s only 8 years away!
While I am in awe of the Porsche electric technology and its performance, a 911 without that exhaust lighting up when you nail it, will never be the same.
The 911 Hybrid that won LeMans is a beast for those not familiar:
V-4 2L plus the electrics, 888 HP, 0-60-2.2 sec, 0-100-3.4 & 0-200-9.8.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:02 pm to tigernnola
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The 911 Hybrid that won LeMans is a beast for those not familiar: V-4 2L plus the electrics, 888 HP, 0-60-2.2 sec, 0-100-3.4 & 0-200-9.8.
Got Damn!!!
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:03 pm to tigernnola
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Golf Cart Resource-Caddyshack Releases All New Porsche Speedster Golf Cart
This post was edited on 2/16/22 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:07 pm to tigernnola
They’ll lose a lot of their appeal when they’re just a technology company.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:10 pm to tigernnola
Tesla seems to have shown electric cars can be fast as hell. What is it exactly about a gas powered engine makes it so much more appealing than an electric?
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:12 pm to DavidTheGnome
Faster pit stops. Oh, and that it's not electric.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:12 pm to tigernnola
Guess I'll have to spend more time with my snakes.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:14 pm to DavidTheGnome
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What is it exactly about a gas powered engine makes it so much more appealing than an electric
Well for one my gas burner will never do this
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:14 pm to tigernnola
I get that electric vehicles can produce astonishing performance, but I don't know if they don't start seeming a bit generic and too similar across lines. Will future generations enjoy cars and trucks with the same enthusiasm? Maybe they can recreate the era of coach building, when styling reigned.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:15 pm to DavidTheGnome
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What is it exactly about a gas powered engine makes it so much more appealing than an electric?
I can drive further than around the block in an ICE for one
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:17 pm to tigernnola
The irony here being that Germans will have to build a 3rd or 4th pipeline to import the massive amounts of Russian natural gas they'll need to power those cars.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:17 pm to tigernnola
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we want to deliver around 80 percent of our vehicles with an electric drive
The 20% of ICE cars remaining will be collectors items.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:18 pm to tigernnola
The 911 will be the last to go fully EV.
That being said I would trade my current one for a road going version of this:
That being said I would trade my current one for a road going version of this:
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:19 pm to DavidTheGnome
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What is it exactly about a gas powered engine makes it so much more appealing than an electric?
The gain in dick size brought about by the thundering pipes
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:19 pm to tigernnola
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The 911 Hybrid that won LeMans is a beast for those not familiar:
V-4 2L plus the electrics, 888 HP, 0-60-2.2 sec, 0-100-3.4 & 0-200-9.8.
LINK
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:22 pm to tigernnola
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0-60-2.2 sec, 0-100-3.4 & 0-200-9.8.
Is that Kph or Mph?
ETA found the times, confirmed mph. That’s insane for a road car.
This post was edited on 2/16/22 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:23 pm to GeauxTigerTM
I think the best tag line for the 911 was the phrase coined by Car (a UK rag): If you can you must.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:24 pm to DavidTheGnome
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What is it exactly about a gas powered engine makes it so much more appealing than an electric?
Your personal car history must not include something with a lot of horsepower and throaty exhaust, like a 65-early 70s muscle car. There's something about that deep growl sound and the feeling of harnessed power that just doesn't feel like anything else, it makes driving a joy and a hobby in itself.
Even some of these newer cars like the Challenger Hellcats have a supercharger scream, engine rumble, and low pitched exhaust growl that just sounds and feels awesome. It's hard to explain if you've never been behind the wheel of one or are some sort of puss that isn't into cars.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:25 pm to GetBackToWork
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Will future generations enjoy cars and trucks with the same enthusiasm?
This argument is made every time there’s a major shift in vehicle technology. Gear heads always find a way.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 5:27 pm to tigernnola
BTW, it's pronounced poor-sha. Not porsh.
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