Porsche Filed a Patent for an 18-Cylinder Engine with 3 Turbos and a True 'W' Configuration

Road & Track·Oct 20

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Porsche has filed a patent for a new engine design featuring 18 cylinders and three turbochargers in a 'W' configuration. The engine has a tri-turbo design with three cylinder banks, sparking speculation that it could be used in a future supercar or hypercar. The patent hints at a potentially powerful new engine, but details about its intended use or production plans are unclear.

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