Porsche's New Turbo V8 Heading to Audi, Bentley Models
The new turbocharged V8 powerplant debuting in the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo will also be used in various Audi and Bentley models.
The company opened a new factory near its 911 plant in Stuttgart, Germany, where the powerplant will be built and supplied to Audi and Bentley, both of which also fall under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. That means you can expect to see the turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine powering the revamped Bentley Mulsanne and Audi A8 models next year.
According to an Automotive News report, Porsche invested nearly $88.6 million into the new factory that employs 400 workers and will build around 200 engines per day. In the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo, the engine provides 550 horsepower and 567 pound-feet of torque. It is also up to 30 percent more fuel efficient compared to its predecessor, thanks to its ability to deactivate half its cylinders under partial load.
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There is also a possibility that this V8 engine will be used as a hybrid powertrain, as it is designed with a modular structure, allowing the engine to be more versatile when it comes to electrification. The new factory could also be responsible for an all-electric powertrain for the Mission E, Porsche’s eventual Tesla Model S fighter.
In the coming years, the German automaker plans to invest around $777.5 million into the new factory and also has plans to construct a new paint shop and a separate assembly plant in Stuttgart.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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