RE: Porsche celebrates 'Transaxle Day'
Discussion
kambites said:
TooMany2cvs said:
Because they aren't including the Cayenne, Macan and Panaw
ka in it. Just the "front engine with rear-mounted transaxle" cars. Or, if you prefer, the "924 family and 928". But they aren't particularly snappy headlines...
Ah, I hadn't appreciated that the Panamera had a front-mounted gearbox. I thought that was a transaxle too. ka in it. Just the "front engine with rear-mounted transaxle" cars. Or, if you prefer, the "924 family and 928". But they aren't particularly snappy headlines...A quick google also finds the diesel nicks the drivetrain straight from Audi, and I think there's a bit of crossover with the mechanicals in the Cayenne.
TooMany2cvs said:
When you said that, I thought "Oooh, I wonder..." - but thinking about it, there's a 4wd version available. Not the most sensible plan to shove all the drive from front to back, then fiddle about with it, then send half of it back to the front...
Nissan did it with the GTR. 
kambites said:
TooMany2cvs said:
When you said that, I thought "Oooh, I wonder..." - but thinking about it, there's a 4wd version available. Not the most sensible plan to shove all the drive from front to back, then fiddle about with it, then send half of it back to the front...
Nissan did it with the GTR. 
Jesus.
Most engineers would argue that the 911 is the aberration and a front engined car with a rear mounted gearbox is a significantly better engineering solution and one likely to lead to a less dangerous driving experience.
The 928 was one of the most innovative and best looking of Porsche cars. A shame it turned u8p at the wrong time.
Unfortunately and no matter how ardently Porschar fans argue the 924 was a VW, in design and execution, the 944 a larger version of the same. Even Lotus never used van door handles on their cars.
The 928 was one of the most innovative and best looking of Porsche cars. A shame it turned u8p at the wrong time.
Unfortunately and no matter how ardently Porschar fans argue the 924 was a VW, in design and execution, the 944 a larger version of the same. Even Lotus never used van door handles on their cars.
Fishy Dave said:
nsa said:
I bought your book about driving that car to Cape Town and enjoyed it a lot.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-Quickest-Across-...
I don't know Ben but am happy to recommend his book.
Yup, I bought it too, brilliant read, my wife enjoyed the read too. When's the V8nam one coming out Ben?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-Quickest-Across-...
I don't know Ben but am happy to recommend his book.
Thanks to everyone who's said they enjoyed it - much appreciated.
The 944 Turbo was the best and most charismatic car I have ever owned. It was tweaked a bit, but they're still fantastic as standard. I even owned a rare 944S – both are still very much missed to this day.
It's about time Porsche celebrated the transaxle era! I would choose a 944 over a 911 any day of the week.
My Dad owned a 968CS at the same time as my Turbo. Any excuse to post a picture...
It's about time Porsche celebrated the transaxle era! I would choose a 944 over a 911 any day of the week.
My Dad owned a 968CS at the same time as my Turbo. Any excuse to post a picture...
Fast Bug said:
J4CKO said:
Fast Bug said:
A thread where mine fits in
That is probably my favourite model/colour/wheel comboI think they are finally getting some recognition.
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