Is the future of the Boxster/Cayman is question?

[husker boxster]

Not sure how much credence I'd put into a 13 sentence article. The famous Mark Twain quote comes to mind.

However, there's no ignoring the drastic drop in 718 sales. No doubt has to do with the loss of 2 cyl. Porsche would be stupid to drop the platform - they need an entry level sports car. So how do they address the problem? Will Porsche give it time? Will sales eventually rebound? Do they have to make changes (ie, add 2 cyl)? Or do they muddy the waters and spread costs with a shared platform with Audi or VW? I think this last option would sink 718 sales further, but might improve the bottom line. I would prefer it stay separate and have Porsche sell more Cayennes, Macans, and Panameras to subsidize the sports cars.

With the 718, I think we're living in the modern day version of air cooled vs water cooled that occurred 20 yrs ago.

Hey Navy - put a buck in the tip jar for the oversized pics.

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Not sure how much credence I'd put into a 13 sentence article. The famous Mark Twain quote comes to mind.

However, there's no ignoring the drastic drop in 718 sales. No doubt has to do with the loss of 2 cyl. Porsche would be stupid to drop the platform - they need an entry level sports car. So how do they address the problem? Will Porsche give it time? Will sales eventually rebound? Do they have to make changes (ie, add 2 cyl)? Or do they muddy the waters and spread costs with a shared platform with Audi or VW? I think this last option would sink 718 sales further, but might improve the bottom line. I would prefer it stay separate and have Porsche sell more Cayennes, Macans, and Panameras to subsidize the sports cars.

With the 718, I think we're living in the modern day version of air cooled vs water cooled that occurred 20 yrs ago.

Hey Navy - put a buck in the tip jar for the oversized pics.

Right, back to 70’s...


Maybe we will see 718-6 or return of 924 with Audi contents

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Boxstard

Maybe we will see 718-6

Knowing Porsche, yes they'll introduce a 718-6 and charge an extra $20K for it.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Knowing Porsche, yes they'll introduce a 718-6 and charge an extra $20K for it.

I believe it's already in the works. The Spyder is rumored to have a flat 6.

[rexcramer]

I can't remember where. I also recently read about a 6 cyl 718 (GTS?) in the future also.

Originally Posted by 911monty

I believe it's already in the works. The Spyder is rumored to have a flat 6.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

I can't remember where. I also recently read about a 6 cyl 718 (GTS?) in the future also.

Here's one.

Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder Will Get 911 GT3's Flat Six Engine - The Drive