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      08-31-2013, 07:44 PM   #96
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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you
In this NA fantasy of mine this engine would have an entirely new lighter block, new material(not cast iron), so if Porsches can deliver 350/287lbs(3.4l) and 400hp/325lbs in the 991s(3.8l) and still meet emission requirements you know it can be done. But the 911 is and has been the pursuit of perfection to the point of obsession through innovation. Keeping what they have and improving on it, not starting from scratch with every generation. This applies to the exterior design as well. I like that philosophy.
Porsche has the luxury of a better starting point.

The BMW M cars start life as a mundane series car and have to be massaged into the M car. Even a regular Carrera 2 is far from mundane.
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