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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ OT: New 911 Turbo has variable turbo geometry

Posted by: fiid Nov 29 2005, 10:06 AM

This is some pretty cool tech:

http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000257069829/

although it seems like it's been around for a few years in the diesel world.

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November 16 of this year marked the day a century ago that Dr. Alfred Buchi received the first patent for an exhaust gas turbocharger. Porsche will be celebrating the turbo’s 100-year anniversary a little late when it introduces the next 911 Turbo sometime next year with Variable Turbine Geometry.

Posted by: Travis Neff Nov 29 2005, 09:00 PM

Sounds neat, they have a similar turbo for harley's - I forget the name of it but it was on some shadetree mechanic show a few years back.

Posted by: bd1308 Nov 29 2005, 10:44 PM

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While some diesel engines have enjoyed this technology since the Nineties, the higher exhaust gas temperatures created by gasoline engines necessitated the creation of new heat-resistant materials to handle the hotness.

hotness....is that a technical term?