22
Nov
Technology explained: Mechanical Fuel Injection
As complex as the finest Swiss watches, we take a look at the inner workings of Porsche’s original mechanical fuel injection system.
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19
Feb
Technology explained: Electrical power-assisted steering
Total 911 explains how one of the most controversial changes to the 991 helps guide your car in the right direction.
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11
Feb
Technology explained: Carburettors
Before the dawn of fuel injection, early Porsche 911s featured carburettors to feed fuel to the flat six. Total 911 takes you through the basics
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17
Dec
Technology explained: Porsche Active Aerodynamics
Downforce without drag is the Holy Grail for an aerodynamic engineer. With Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA), the 991 Turbo tries to have both.
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10
Dec
Technology explained: Porsche Stability Management
Total 911 explains how the Porsche Stability Management system keeps your Porsche 911 pointing in the right direction, no matter what you throw at it.
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03
Dec
Technology explained: Intermediate shaft
An integral part of every 911 engine, Total 911 investigates the IMS and how its bearing can cause problems in the 996’s M96 flat six engine.
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26
Nov
Technology explained: Variable Turbine Geometry
First introduced on the 997 Turbo, Variable Turbine Geometry has been reducing turbo lag for nearly a decade, as Total 911 explains…
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18
Nov
Technology explained: ‘Mezger’ engine
The water-cooled generation of Porsche 911 may not be universally accepted by it has spawned one of the most legendary flat sixes ever created.
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13
Nov
Technology explained: The ‘Weissach effect’ axle
Active rear steering may be the 991’s party trick, but Porsche has been trying to control rear toe for decades. Find out how here…
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07
Nov
Technology explained: Rear-axle steering
A new feature on the 991 GT3 and Turbo, Total 911 explains how rear-wheel steering works (and how it isn’t such a new technology).
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