Engineering & the Flat-Six
The air-cooled flat engines, the Mezger units, turbocharging, the PDK and the engineering ideas that define every Porsche.
Part of Porsche
14 moments in this segment.
- — The flat-six engine. a preserved example of the Porsche, photographed in 2007.
- — Porsche 997 911 GT3: The Manual Gearbox's Last Gasp. Carfection
- — The PDK dual-clutch gearbox. a preserved example of the Porsche, photographed in 2013.
- — ENDURANCE: The Documentary about Porsche at the Two Toughest GT Races in the World.. part of Porsche engineering and the flat-six engine.
- — Air- or water-cooled, the Porsche 911 is a balanced, delightful cruiser | Why I Drive #30. Hagerty
- — Building A PORSCHE 911 - Legend On 4 Wheels | Full Documentary. part of Porsche engineering and the flat-six engine.
- — Turbo & forced induction. From the 917/30 to the 930 to the modern turbo flat-sixes, forced induction is core Porsche engineering. The subject is from 1990; this photograph was taken in 2022.
- — REBIRTH OF A 911: Porschemeister - The Porsche Specialists | HD Documentary. part of Porsche engineering and the flat-six engine.
- — The story of the TWR-Porsche WSC-95 - Documentary. part of Porsche engineering and the flat-six engine.
- — What Is the Better Porsche 911 Experience? Air-Cooled or Water-Cooled?. Which is the best Porsche 911: air-cooled or water-cooled? Classic Motorsports Publisher Emeritus Tim Suddard owns a water-cooled 911. Classic Motorsports Editorial Director David S. Wallens owns an air-cooled 911. The two made their cases on why their cars were the best. This video is brought to you by: Grundy Insurance: Tire Rack: CRC Industries: Hosts: Tim Suddard, Publisher Emeritus David S. Wallens, Editorial Director Video by: Chris Tropea, Associate Editor
- — Porsche's 6-Stroke Engine Is Genius!. Engineering Explained
- — Porsche’s Flat-Six Secrets Revealed!. Porsche Pulse
- — How One Porsche 911 Flat-Six OUTSMARTED V8s With Innovative Design. Rare Old Engines
- — The Ugly Truth Behind the Porsche PDK Gearbox. Most Porsche buyers are looking for the wrong problem. They worry about the old headline failures, but on the right PDK cars, one warning light can send ownership costs into dangerous territory fast. In this video, we break down the hidden gearbox fault that can trigger a terrifying quote, why so many owners panic too early, and how a bad diagnosis can cost far more than the actual failure. We cover the symptoms, the codes, the repair paths, and the question every buyer should ask before signing for a used…
