porsche have a larger catalog of timeless classics than most brands and take better care of them than most.
You can buy new head units complete with Apple CarPlay for its classic models, and even its newest, best race cars openly nod to those who came first.
Now it is producing new cranks – from magnesium, nothing more – for the F and G . series 911 years was built between 1968 and 1976.
This particular 911 is known to have a problem with magnesium carbide, which causes them to become brittle over time.
Instead of having to weld cracks or reuse parts from decommissioned cars, Porsche says the new cranks mean any 911 owner can go to a Porsche Center or service center. Porsche Classic has been approved and ordered a brand new part.
The magnesium unit pictured here will be alongside a reissue (albeit made of aluminum, not magnesium) of the crankcase for early 1990s versions of the 911.
“This re-release closes another gap in our spare parts portfolio, making it possible for us to build entirely new engines for the brand,” said Ulrike Lutz, Head of the Porsche Classic division. most classic 911 models.
“There is a lot of demand from our customers for original engine components like this.”
CAD data provided to the supplier is used to cast magnesium crankcases before they are machined on a five-axis CNC machine.
Porsche says quality control is extremely tight, and before adding it to the Porsche Classic portfolio, the bench extensively tested the new unit using the RS 2.7 engine.
The automaker is not alone in providing a spare parts portfolio for its classic fleet. Nissan is restoring examples of the R32 GT-R and offers a selection of parts for owners who want to keep their old growling Godzilla.
Mazda will also sell you parts with its old RX-7 and MX-5 series.
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