By Crumpler - Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:27 am
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:27 am
#125586
As I slog through performance upgrades, let me just ask this question to the collective:
Why didn’t Porsche do a better job with my 5 liter displacement V8?
Yes yes, clean sheet design, fastest production car of the time, etc.
But really, MY 86, 288hp?
These were arguably the best engineers the world could offer.
Was it choked down because of contemporary technology v. emissions regulations?
Was it mapped to provide smooth and reliable (read boring) service for the clientele?
Was it, God forbid, held back so it would not outshine the beloved 911?
Is it an unfair question, and have I been jaded by contemporary v8 and smaller engine power outputs?
Why didn’t Porsche do a better job with my 5 liter displacement V8?
Yes yes, clean sheet design, fastest production car of the time, etc.
But really, MY 86, 288hp?
These were arguably the best engineers the world could offer.
Was it choked down because of contemporary technology v. emissions regulations?
Was it mapped to provide smooth and reliable (read boring) service for the clientele?
Was it, God forbid, held back so it would not outshine the beloved 911?
Is it an unfair question, and have I been jaded by contemporary v8 and smaller engine power outputs?
Devolved 86.5 Track car
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Manual w/LS
DIY Supercharger