PORSCHE 718 - New entry-level Roadster in 2016

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by litespeedp

Just received my August Automobile issue this afternoon and the 718 is on the cover! Article inside gives good crystal ball specs on the flat 4 etc.

Turbo or electric?

[litespeedp]

Good old gasoline! Two engines,both turbo.2 liter 285 HP and 295 torque or a 2.5 liter 360HP and 345 torque.

Lighter weight car than current Box.Unofficially targeted at 26525 lbs.Great power to weight.

[Tucker2]

For what it's worth, my wife's 2013 BMW 328ix has a 4 banger with a twin turbo and it's......AWESOME. Gobs of torque at 1500-1700 RPM. Loads of fun.

So....I very much hope this 718 creature exists. Would love to have one in my garage at some point.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Turbo or electric?

Its just Auto week's guess at what it might look like.
Click bait for magazine covers. Sneaky.

[cas951]

Saw this post in Rennlist.
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If all these comes through I think it will be one heck of a car.

[jrblackman]

While that would be great for buyers It doesn't make sense if you are Porsche.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by jrblackman

While that would be great for buyers It doesn't make sense if you are Porsche.

Why not, assuming there is a profit margin albeit smaller than on the 981 or specifically cayanne and such, they will sell well at the supposed price.