Porsche May Bring Back A Piece Of The Air-Cooled 911 Era

Porsche may revisit one of the most beloved chapters in its history. A recently uncovered patent reveals a new engine cooling concept that takes inspiration from the air-cooled era of the 911, before water-cooled engines took over in the late 1990s. Albeit not entirely air-cooled, it combines the old-school design with a dash of modern engineering in a way only Porsche really can.Reviving The Spirit Of The Air-Cooled 911

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For decades, air-cooled engines defined the identity of the 911. The 993 was the final 911 generation to use an air-cooled flat-six before the water-cooled 996 arrived in 1997. Although the switch upset many enthusiasts at the time, it ultimately allowed Porsche to meet stricter emissions and noise regulations while dramatically improving performance. Without that transition, modern performance icons like the 701-hp 992 Turbo S would never have existed. According to the patent, Porsche’s new setup surrounds the engine with a dedicated airflow housing while a lar …