Porsche isn’t exactly known for playing it safe, and their latest project proves it. The iconic brand has been quietly developing a six-stroke engine—yes, you read that right.
While most of the world is shifting to electrification, Porsche seems to be doubling down on squeezing every last drop of innovation from the internal combustion engine.
This six-stroke design adds two extra strokes to the traditional four, one for compressed air and another for water injection. The result? A radical improvement in efficiency and power output without the usual emissions penalty.
In theory, this could be a game-changer, making high-performance engines not only cleaner but faster.
Why does this matter? Well, aside from being an engineering flex, it could help Porsche keep their beloved ICE engines around for a bit longer in the face of ever-tightening emissions regulations. And let’s be real—Porsche knows how to make an engine sing, so any innovation that keeps that magic alive is worth watching.
Will it ever make it into production? That’s anyone’s guess. But Porsche’s commitment to pushing the envelope, even in an EV-dominated future, is exactly what we’ve come to expect from the brand.
Whether this six-stroke setup is the future of petrol performance or just a wild experiment, one thing’s for sure: Porsche isn’t letting go of the combustion engine without a fight.