Just for fun thought exercise: Boxster KERs using Audi 4WD trans

[truegearhead]

Let me start by saying I’m not doing this, but it’s a fun thought. The Audi 01E transmission Is the same as the Boxster 5 speed but has a output shaft at the back for the rear wheels. If the trans held up you could use this output flange to run a KERs system (a motor that regenerates power under braking, stores it in large capacitors and then releases it quickly for a burst in power). The new Porsche GT3 RS has a similar system on its flywheel that produces an extra 165hp for 6 seconds (I believe). It would be far simpler with a trans output shaft.


Oddly the Audi guys insist this trans is bullet proof and these people running 1000+hp four wheel drive cars that seem to be able to prove it. Maybe the box transmission is weaker inside, maybe Porsche guys are running sticker tires. Has anyone ac to ally blown up a 986 5 speed transmission by putting to much power through it?

Anyways, fun thing to chew on.