PORSCHE 718 - New entry-level Roadster in 2016

[tomonomics]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

A turbo powered four is the epitome of Volkswagenism. Does not belong in anything connected to the 550.

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.

-T

[Perfectlap]

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.

-T

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.

[RandallNeighbour]

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.

Why doesn't this forum software have a "like" button? I'd click it on this thought for sure!

[stephen wilson]

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

[thstone]

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.

Bingo! PL, you nailed it.