PORSCHE 718 - New entry-level Roadster in 2016

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How about some facts instead of the rumor, conjecture, opinion, and wishful thinking?

“Porsche CEO Matthias Muller recently confirmed that the Boxster and Cayman will get a four-cylinder engine derived from the current flat six in the near future…..the smaller engine reduces weight and improves handling – though the primary drivers include improved efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Muller noted the new four-cylinder engines could make up to 395 hp.”

source: Porsche Panorama 687 - June 2014

"We've decided not a build a roadster below the Boxster, [and] we will not offer an SUV below the Macan because it will not be a perfect fit... We found that we would be irritating our current customers." - Bernhard Maier - Porsche AG Board Member for Global Sales and Marketing

source: Porsche Panorama 684 - March 2014

“Porsche’s management team is actively considering a seventh model line, and the decision could made “by the middle of the year” said CEO Matthias Muller in Leipzig at the opening of the Macan production line in February.” “A new sports car in the $250,000 range to rival Ferrari’s 458 is under consideration…….Muller said that a seventh model line would give Porsche a more balanced range." “Most cars have a seven-year life cycle,” said Muller. “If we had seven models , we could have a major event each year, as well as the variants.” A family sedan to rival the BMW 5 Series is also on the table, "
source: Porsche Panorama 685 - April 2014

“One source within Porsche tells us that it is a matter of efficiency (making certain models PDK only), and that decision-makers within the company no longer want to leave even two miles per gallon on the table in a given model. This fits with Porsche AG’s recent statement that it will not exclude itself from the responsibility to lower emissions and improve fuel efficiency – “ – Pete Stout – Editor – Porsche Panorama

source: Porsche Panorama 687 - June 2014

Let's face it, Porsches are becoming overweight, bloated hogs. Great technological hogs, but hogs nonetheless. The new Targa weighs almost 3600 lbs! Put a good ole boy and his wife in one, and you've got yourself two tons of rolling inertia!

Looks like the future is lighter cars with turbo four bangers and auto transmissions. Hey, maybe that'll make our old flat sixes worth something!

And as for the VW/Porsche debate; I've been hearing that crap ever since I bought my first Porsche 40 years ago. It's a 356.......no, no it's not....it's a Volkswagen. That brand spankin' new 924 you bought at launch? That ain't no Porsche. That's a Volkswagen with an Audi engine. My 914. Are you kidding? It's a 4, not a 6. It's a Volkswagen! And then at the banquet at Boxstoberfest last year, some rich prick with a GT3 nonchalantly declared to everyone at our table, that as far as he was concerned, all our Boxsters were just Volkswagens.

Just ranting..............

TO