Porsche has submitted a patent application for their innovative W18 engine which demonstrates their ongoing development of combustion systems during a period when most car manufacturers focus on electric vehicles. The revolutionary engine design uses three cylinder banks which form a genuine W pattern instead of using the conventional W12 or W16 configurations found in high-end performance vehicles.
The engine design uses three cylinder banks which create a 60-degree angle between them to achieve maximum efficiency and compactness. The patent documents show Porsche will use three turbochargers to power each cylinder bank which will result in a powerful tri-turbo system. The system design achieves maximum airflow while enhancing thermal performance and minimizing friction to produce better engine performance and stronger power output.
The patent demonstrates Porsche’s advanced engineering capabilities through its description of improved intake and exhaust systems which maintain low temperatures for improved combustion and reliability. The company has not announced any plans to produce this engine or specify which vehicle model would receive it.
The W18 concept demonstrates Porsche’s dedication to developing internal combustion technology to its maximum potential. The W18 engine from Porsche demonstrates to performance enthusiasts that internal combustion technology development remains active even though the world adopts electric vehicles.
