First plastic oil-pan module in the 911 Carrera: lightweight design and system integration

摘要

In terms of performance and efficiency, targets were set high in the development of the new six-cylinder Boxer engines of the Porsche 911 Carrera. In close collaboration between Porsche and Polytec Plastics an intelligent oil-pan module made of plastic has been developed which fully meets the specific requirements of the new generation of engines.