Though many would argue that the 911 Turbo and Turbo S have done a damn good job taking on high-end exotica, it appears that Porsche may be thinking about getting a bit more in line with its rivals. How so, you ask? By introducing a mid-engined V8 supercar.
From what we've read this sounds like a Porsche Cayman that has been dabbling in the same activities as most Major League Baseball players.
Given that the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren MP4-12C boast over 550 ponies, speculation believes the Porsche would develop upwards of the 600 mark to keep ahead of its competitors.
Does this sound like a genius plan to you?
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Has the 911 had its day? Porsche is working on a new V8-powered, mid-engine supercar designed to sit above the 911 but below the limited run and eye-wateringly expensive 918 Spyder, Auto Express has learned.
Set to become the new performance benchmark for Porsche’s regular range, the all-new model will be aimed squarely at the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren MP4-12C, and priced accordingly at around £170,000...
[Source: AutoExpress]
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