Porsche Fuhrmann Type 587/1 Four-Cam Engine – Assembly Animation
Complete assembly sequence of the Porsche Fuhrmann Type 587/1 four-cam engine
Crankshaft and crankcase assembly
Timing drive, intermediate shafts and valve train
Pistons and cylinder barrels installed
Left Cylinder head and camshaft drive assembly
Cooling fan housing installed
Intake manifold and Solex 40 PII-4 carburetor, Generator and drive belt added
Solex 40 PII-4 installation completed
Right cylinder heads and camshaft drive assembly
Dual ignition distributor system and cables
Picture 10: Porsche Fuhrmann Type 587/1 four-cam engine
The Porsche Fuhrmann Type 587/1 was the final evolution of Ernst Fuhrmann's legendary four-cam flat-four engine, developed for the Porsche 356 Carrera 2000 GS.
This animation shows the complete assembly sequence of the engine, beginning with the crankshaft and progressing step by step to the fully assembled power unit. The reconstruction is based on extensive research and original technical documentation and forms part of my ongoing series of digital cutaway illustrations of historically significant Porsche engines.
Engine specifications:
• Type 587/1 Four-Cam Flat-Four
• Displacement: 1996 cc
• Compression ratio: 9.2:1
• Carburetors: Solex 40 PII-4
• Output: 130 PS @ 6200 rpm
• Production period: 1962–1965
Digital reconstruction and artwork by Günter Schranz.
