Electric motors be damned! The Porsche six-stroke internal combustion engine design is determined to keep the internal combustion engine alive, and that could change everything.
This new engine ditches the standard crankshaft for an intricate gear system that forces each piston along a unique path, creating two compression and two combustion strokes alongside a single intake and exhaust stroke.
Driving 4 Answers Breaks it Down the Porsche Six-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
This feat of engineering promises to cut emissions and improve efficiency, potentially extending the life of gas-powered engines even in a world leaning electric.
Porsche’s commitment to the 911 as an ICE mainstay is no secret, and this design could help fulfill that promise. With two top and bottom dead-center positions, the engine’s ability to perform extra strokes could, in theory, mean cleaner combustion and fewer emissions.
Better yet, Porsche’s six-stroke technology might not stop at cars—it could power everything from motorcycles to ATVs. It’s an audacious answer to an electrified future, showing that internal combustion may still have a few tricks up its sleeve.
Keep an eye on Driving 4 Answers for updates on this design.
