PORSCHE 718 - New entry-level Roadster in 2016

[BRAN]

...I actually hoped that PORSCHE would take over VOLKSWAGEN, BUT... wishing ain't gettin...

so we will see, what happens. I bet, if we are going to see an entry class PORSCHE below 40k, we definately won't see any Volkswagen or Audi competitor in that range anymore.

Is PORSCHE to become the new VOLKSWAGEN?



BTW: Look at the brakes...they could have done the photomontage a little bit better

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Looks like a Boxster to me.

[Perfectlap]

The only way this is remotely interesting (and not just a rebadged VW roadster concept that we've seen long ago) is if VW put in a flat 8 like the 718 W-RS that inherited the Porsche Formula 1 engine in the early 60's. Now that was a roadster... before the entire category went yuppy. ALbeit not as yuppy as a coupe with a roof hacked off.




A turbo powered four is the epitome of Volkswagenism. Does not belong in anything connected to the 550, 718 or its modern day incarnation, the Boxster/Cayman.

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Looks like a Boxster to me.

[tomonomics]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

A turbo powered four is the epitome of Volkswagenism. Does not belong in anything connected to the 550.

Wasn't the 550 a mid-engine, 4 cyl roadster? It seems the new '718' would be more closely related than the 6 cyl 986.

Lots of Porsche fans have been clamoring lately for a return to the 'basics'...manual transmission, lower weight, less electronic driving aids, etc. The turbo aside, perhaps they have a chance to do just that with this car. I hope they get it right, and I hope I can afford one in 2018.

-T

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by tomonomics

Wasn't the 550 a mid-engine, 4 cyl roadster? It seems the new '718' would be more closely related than the 6 cyl 986.

Lots of Porsche fans have been clamoring lately for a return to the 'basics'...manual transmission, lower weight, less electronic driving aids, etc. The turbo aside, perhaps they have a chance to do just that with this car. I hope they get it right, and I hope I can afford one in 2018.

-T

Yes but the 550 was a feather. Unless its proportions are like that of Miata, a 4 cylinder is not going to cut it in a modern car at ~2,600 lbs. that hopes to meet the spirit of 550/RS60/718 power to weight ratios. However, a Lotus Elise type Porsche would be interesting but that's not what they're allegedly cooking up. VW is just looking to use the badge to dump their turbo 4 banger engines into a much higher priced/higher margin car.

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Yes but the 550 was a feather. Unless its proportions are like that of Miata, a 4 cylinder is not going to cut it in a modern car at ~2,600 lbs. that hopes to meet roadster power to weight ratios. However, a Lotus Elise type Porsche would be interesting but that's not what they're allegedly cooking up. VW is just looking to use the badge to dump their typical engines into a much higher priced/higher margin car.

Why doesn't this forum software have a "like" button? I'd click it on this thought for sure!

[stephen wilson]

I hope it's not like the turbo 4 in my wife's A5. It has good power & torque, but it doesn't rev out, it's like driving a diesel

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

VW is just looking to use the badge to dump their turbo 4 banger engines into a much higher priced/higher margin car.

Bingo! PL, you nailed it.