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edevlin 12-08-2006 04:43 AM

Cold Weather Perfomance
 
It was 18 degrees this morning in Central Virginia when I went for a spirited drive in the country (top down of course). I continue to be impressed by how much quicker the car is in cold weather. It is quite noticable, compared to warmer temperatures. Is this just because the air is denser at low temps, and do other Boxster owners also notice the improved performance?

Ed

:cheers:

Esoril 540iT 12-08-2006 05:05 AM

Yes...cold dry air is the best
 
I especially noticed the power increase in a supercharged car, since the aftercooler really had a nice drop in ablient temp. This is even noticable in Florida, and today the high is only 65!


Mike

2005 Box S

blue2000s 12-08-2006 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edevlin
It was 18 degrees this morning in Central Virginia when I went for a spirited drive in the country (top down of course). I continue to be impressed by how much quicker the car is in cold weather. It is quite noticable, compared to warmer temperatures. Is this just because the air is denser at low temps, and do other Boxster owners also notice the improved performance?

Ed

:cheers:

All cars will make more power with lower intake temperatures. So do people, by the way. You should also notice that your fuel mileage will drop as the car needs to keep the air/fuel ratio consistant and with more air comes more fuel.

Uncle Bob 12-08-2006 12:35 PM

I dunno, when it got real cold up here, my Boxster ran like crap! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Snow0f0615.jpg

Sammy 12-11-2006 07:28 AM

I noticed an increase in power as well, but once it dropped below 50 degrees it really wasn't that much fun because the tires couldn't keep up.

edevlin 12-11-2006 09:14 AM

"I noticed an increase in power as well, but once it dropped below 50 degrees it really wasn't that much fun because the tires couldn't keep up."

I hear that, my tires really do not like the cold weather,

Ed

986Roadster 12-11-2006 02:01 PM

uncle bob it looks like crap too. lol/jokes. covered under snowwww, dam snow! hate it!


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