Porsche’s latest innovation, a patented W18 engine design, has captured the automotive world’s attention. This groundbreaking concept, detailed in a recent patent filing, promises to redefine ...

Intake, compression, power, then exhaust. Every 4-stroke engine ever made – about 80% of all engines currently in existence – function on this principle – even rotary engines. But now, Porsche has ...

Much of the motivation behind this and many other powertrain updates happening at Porsche right now comes from impending European legislation that essentially does away with fuel enrichment of the ...

Porsche filed a patent for a new W-18 engine design that actually makes use of three cylinder banks, unlike some other W-branded engines, Carbuzz found. Not only does the patent account for up to 18 ...

Internal combustion engine development is far from stagnant these days, in spite of the advances in electric powertrains in recent decades—and this patent from Porsche concerning a W-style cylinder ...

In a stunning U-turn, Porsche will reengineer its upcoming 718 Boxster EV and 718 Cayman EV to accept an internal combustion engine. The move comes after Porsche decided to scale back its EV plans and ...

Porsche could be looking at adding combustion engines to planned EV-only programs amid a strategy shakeup. The demand for internal combustion engines remains significant, so significant that Porsche ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

V-4 engines remain uncommon in cars despite their potential advantages. While automotive enthusiasts regularly discuss V-6, V-8, and larger configurations, V-4 engines are typically found in ...