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Originally Posted by SD987
A noble M12 GTO-3R 352bhp will wipe out all boxsters all Caymans and most 911 for £50k in the UK.
OK, well that's still $95,000 USD, and is more than the price of a 911 S in the states.
We'd all like to have rocket performance with all the bells and whistles, for a low price... sadly that's not economically feasible.
Your original question was when will Porsche provide yada yada yada at $45,600. The obvious response is, when it is economically feasible. The example you're citing doesn't support your contention that other companies are providing such cars.
The noble M12 uses a turbo-charged Ford engine and has no long-term reliability history, nor is it considered a daily-driver, unlike most Porsches. The car is also lacking a concertina folding roof that folds like a pack of cards and a naturally aspirated 4ltr flat six.
In short, what's your point?
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Hi,
Actually, you can get a Noble M400 in the US for $90k. 425HP, 0-60 in 3.3, Top Speed 165+. True it has a FORD sourced Duratec 3.0L V-6. But, it is throroughly massaged by Roush Technologies, who ditch pretty much everything but the Block, most of the internals are produced to Roush specifications and a pair of ceramic bearing Air Research Turbos are added. This is actually a very reliable powerplant.
Ford is one of the world's specialists in casting technology, having invented the casting techniques for the 1st V8 some 70+ years ago. Since then, Ford Blocks have been well respected from the old Ford/Kents and Offenhausers to the more modern Duratecs. The M400 can definitely be considered a Daily Driver and will beat almost anything coming from Stuttgart or Uusikaupunki. I would own one in a minute if the top came off, Cabriolet or Targa.
But, I do agree with your views on when and why Porsche doesn't offer what the author is wishing for...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99