From sunshinecoastdaily.com.au
DIESEL is getting a lot of traction in the new car sales market and the fuel miser European makes are leading the way.
A diesel ride no longer means labouring about in a smoky oil burner, but purring along with a fuel economy rate of 800 kilometres per tank or better.
The above image is probably not even close to what a diesel Porsche would look like except that it would most likely be stuffed in the Cayenne. According to just-auto.com though, those at Porsche are considering a diesel alternative.
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Porsche’s head of research, Wolfgang Dürheimer, has said that Porsche is not ruling diesel out completely.
Earlier this year he told Automobilwoche that Porsche would not consider offering a diesel engine as a means of complying with future CO2 emissions limits.
> Eighth Sebring victory in a row
> Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten
> Successful dress rehearsal for Le Mans
Despite new regulations, the Audi R10 TDI remains the sports car to beat. By achieving an impressive victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring (USA), AUDI AG made a perfect start into the 2007 motorsport season with its revolutionary diesel sports car and also a successful dress rehearsal for the Le Mans 24 Hours on 16/17 June. It was the eighth victory in a row in the classic American endurance race for the manufacturer from Ingolstadt.