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Re:Porsche found a way to 3D-print lightweight pistons that ... by Smoosh on Monday July 13, 2020 @11:40PM (#23828262)
Lighter pistons allow the engine to rev higher. Power = Torque * revs.

At 6000rpm a typical piston has to be accelerated from zero to ~50km/h and back to zero 200 times per second. Every bit of weight saving helps.

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