Porsche’s entry-level roadster still in the works

Like the rest in the auto industry, Porsche is also suffering from the global economic crisis, which has forced the carmaker to welcome more sources of funds. There are speculations suggesting that Porsche is considering a fresh entry-level roadster which is position just under the latest Boxster and design in the tradition of the 60’s and 70’s Porsche 914.

Reports from Germany have been saying that there is still a likelihood that Porsche is working on such a vehicle in contradiction to earlier pronouncement of the carmaker’s research and development section. Even though the Porsche 914, which is a lightweight mid-engined vehicle, was far from ideal, a lot of enthusiasts around the world have opted to preserve it and you can see one on both the tracks and the streets even today.
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dlin - 6/17/2009 11:07:36 AM

+1 Boost

So it's to be an FR? At 200hp I don't think it can do much better than MIATA, and will certainly fall behind Z, unless it's FI. 0-60 of 6 seconds is probably an appropriate positioning from Cayman.

MSP6 - 6/19/2009 10:00:56 AM

+1 Boost

There's so much more to consider in a sport car other than that damn 0-60 ...

dlin - 6/22/2009 4:50:05 PM

+1 Boost

Undeniably that's a major index of performance. You might as well say 370Z beat almost all porsche w/ 0.99g of skid pad.

I appreciate Miata, but I don't dig it, because it cannot be exciting when it's slow.

pennfootball - 6/17/2009 11:22:27 AM

0 Boost

IDK until you see it, until it's tested and until I drive it