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Old 12-19-2011, 12:56 PM   #3
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The most interesting part about that article is the passing mention of the revived 914. The continued addition of "refinement" to the Boxster allows for the possibility of an addition of a car that's actually meant for driving entertainment. I can only wish.

How great would it be to have a Porsche that competes with the next:

http://chrisescars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2015-Lotus-Elise-3.jpg

And the upcoming:

http://www.contracthireandleasing.com/cms-images/Alfa-Romeo-4C.jpg
The new small roadster is a shared project with other members of the VAG group so I've a feeling it will disappoint. There's talk of flat fours, but if I am honest I would only be interested in a naturally aspirated flat six. And I doubt it will get that.

I'm not even sure if it's even plausible for it to have even a flat four. That would basically require it to be fitted longitudinally and I reckon the other sister models will have transverse three and four-pot engines. Can't see them spending the money on engineering both longitudinal and transverse installations.

But that's OK. Plenty of nice early 986s to choose from. Relatively compact, relatively light. Lovely flat six. Job done.
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