http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...an-models.html

"Not even Porsche is immune to pressure from governments and customers to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The legendary German sports-car builder will offer a four-cylinder engine in future versions of both its Boxster and Cayman models.
This news comes straight from the horse’s mouth, or rather the company’s head honcho, Matthias Müller. The executive said these models are following in the tire tracks of the company’s 919 hybrid race car, which features a V-type four-banger at the heart of its hybrid drivetrain."


I promise this is 911-related. If next-generation Boxsters and Caymans can expect 4-cylinder engines with close to 400hp, I think the 911 is in for a healthy boost in power. I don't recall which thread included a long, heated discussion about the 911's "lack" of power in relation to other competitors, but this may hint at a welcomed improvement for owners who yearn for more horses.

 

The new turbo flat-4 is derived from a modular engiIe architecture. So, I expect we will get turbo flat-6s in the 911. As you say, to compete in the HP war.

Frankly, I prefer the current naturally aspirated engines. I don't care that they are less powerful than the competition, but I am definitely in the minority on that.

AND, Porsche will go the turbo route just to maintain high market segment ownership. There is a reason why every $100k sports car from other brands is called a 911-fighter...

 

I think Porsche has to be very careful here. The competitive thing to do would be to have a turbo 6 with 400hp in the 911 and 450hp in the 911S. That would still leave enough gap to the TT and TTS. It would also make 911 competitive with M4 and eliminate embarrassment by Stingray.

However upping the 911 to 400hp would instantly wipe 20k of the resale of any 991S and would **** off owners. Therefore I think they will go to 375hp on 911 and 430hp on the 911S. They don't need turbo to do this but they may go turbo to get more competitive torque numbers.

 

400/450hp on the base Carrera/Carrera S would be great, but that would reduce the gap between the Carrera and the GT3. The GT3's output would then have to be increased, etc.

It'll be interesting to see what happens.