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Old 17 Jun 2010, 15:57 (Ref:2713781)   #49
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Originally Posted by Victor_RO View Post
Three words: Porsche 997 Turbo.
... which uses "temperature-resistant materials derived from aerospace technology". It is not clear whether BorgWarner and Porsche use a ceramic material or some special alloy. Hence my remark.

However, the R15+ V10 TDI does use a VTG turbo that can withstand temperatures about 1000°C and is within the current ACO rules. I don't know if that is enough for a race petrol engine.
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