04-25-2014, 08:34 PM
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Looks like a Boxster to me.
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06-25-2014, 07:32 AM
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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.
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Looks like a Boxster to me.
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06-25-2014, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
A turbo powered four is the epitome of Volkswagenism. Does not belong in anything connected to the 550.
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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.
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06-25-2014, 08:23 AM
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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.
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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.
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06-25-2014, 08:25 AM
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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.
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Why doesn't this forum software have a "like" button? I'd click it on this thought for sure!
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06-25-2014, 08:43 AM
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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
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06-25-2014, 12:36 PM
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Quote:
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.
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Bingo! PL, you nailed it.
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