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The Porsche 911 Is Getting a Bigger Engine
May. 20, 2020 12:01 PM ET by Michael Butler Electric Vehicles / 6 Comments But things don't look too good for the naturally-aspirated engine. Downsizing engines has been the trend in recent years, and Porsche has spent millions to do the same with great success, but that is all set to change when new emissions regulations come into effect across Europe in 2026. Porsche engineers are speculating that these changes will mean larger capacity engines in the Porsche 911. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Porsche's head of sports cars says these new regulations will be one of the toughest changes car manufacturers will ever have faced. "In 2026, the next wave of regulations will come with EU7. This will be the worldwide toughest regulations considering emissions, especially in the spread between real driving emissions and what we see on the test benches," he said. Porsche Porsche These new regulations are most likely being brought into play to force more manufacturers into going electric. What worries us the most is that these regulations will determine maximum horsepower outputs according to displacement, which is exactly the opposite of what automakers have been doing for ages. Reversing the tide in engine manufacturing will result in most companies shifting from four-cylinders to six, and from six to eight etc. Walliser is expecting a displacement jump of at least 20 percent. "The regulations are completely counterproductive to CO2 regulations, so this will go up," he added. Porsche Porsche Porsche So where does this leave manufacturers like Porsche? The most apparent result of the new regulations will be a massive amount of expenditure to fall back in line. The new rules will also result in engines that burn more gas and emit more toxic CO2, and power will also suffer as a result. The new rules will possibly dash the dreams of Porsche's hopes to build a smaller and lighter 911 in years to come, as Walliser states: "If I had a wish, for sure I would make it smaller, but this is a wish." Naturally-aspirated engines will also face a tough time, as the strict emissions regulations will make it harder for them to produce adequate power. "There will come a day, within the next 10 years, when we have to say 'now this is the last of its kind," Walliser concluded. Porsche Porsche Source Credits: whichcar Join The Discussion
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Porsche 911 Carrera Michael Butler Associate Editor After four blurry years in advertising school, and a harrowing career in the advertising industry, by the will of the car gods, and his passion for anything with more than four cylinders, he landed at CarBuzz where he covers breaking automotive news, writes the occasional review, and plays a very average game of Counter-Strike. In his personal time, Mike loves to waste money on project cars that only run once or twice a year, break his ankles at hardcore shows, and get dumb tattoos that make his mother cry. Contact Michael LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top