Which Porsche 911 have Mezger engine?
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When Porsche fans talk about the ‘Mezger engine’, they’re usually referring to the water-cooled flat-six developed for the 996 and 997-era 911 GT3, GT2 and Turbo. Though these cars came out years after Mezger retired, this engine can trace its roots right the way back to his race-winning flat-sixes of the Seventies.
What is Porsche Mezger?
Mezger led Porsche’s development of turbocharging with the 1100 hp 917/30 and its application to the 911 Turbo. Mezger was responsible for the Porsche-made TAG Turbo engine from the mid 1980s, which won multiple championships in Formula One in the McLaren MP4/2 chassis. He retired in 1994.
When did Porsche stop using the Mezger engine?
2011
Until 2011, Porsche used Mezgers two part aluminium crank case design for high performance engines. The pinnacle of the legendary Mezger engines is without a doubt the Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 with a staggering power output of 500 hp.
Why is the Mezger engine so good?
Because for them the ‘Mezger’ engine is every bit at vaunted as anything produced by Ferrari or Cosworth. ‘ Which is why the engine went into production instead with overhead camshafts which, in turn, is why it could be made to rev higher and produce more power for faster road going applications and, of course, racing.
Does the Mezger engine have an IMS bearing?
First off, the ‘Mezger engine’ moniker is a bit of a misnomer as legendary engine builder, Hans Mezger has been designing Porsche powerplants since the Sixties. Thanks to its racing intentions, the GT3’s motor doesn’t suffer from IMS bearing failures like its M96 and M97 cousins. …
What year Porsches have IMS problems?
If you own or are considering buying a 911 Porsche model/year prior to 2009, you need to know about the issues with the IMS bearings in the 996 and 997 generations. It is well known that these cars had a problem in the intermediate shaft (IMS) that drove the engines’ camshafts, resulting in engine failure.
What is the best Porsche 911 engine?
Total 911’s top six Porsche 911 engines of all time
- 1) M97/74 – Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0.
- 2) 911/83 – Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS.
- 3) M64/21 – Porsche 993 Carrera.
- 4) M96/79 – Porsche 996 GT3 Mk1.
- 5) 901/01 – 1964 Porsche 901.
- 6) 9A1 – Porsche 991 Turbo.