Porsche's new entry-level model to carry a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine

Porsche is working on a new junior sports car, a sub-Boxster coupe that rivals the Elise. The working title for this project is Project Mimo, which is believed to be at the engineering feasibility stage. But to date, this project has yet to be officially greenlighted. The new entry-level Porsche is loosely named as
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sdcarguy - 9/30/2011 2:46:02 PM

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914 redux. Can't wait.

g2ok - 9/30/2011 4:25:45 PM

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Now this would be interesting.

quizz - 10/1/2011 7:59:53 AM

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Isn't that what a Boxster costs?

mini22 - 10/1/2011 12:12:55 AM

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I don't think even Porsche can get away with that price blazinboy. I see more realistically 40 grand. But considering that a Lotus Elise came in at this price it is not out of wack. If the car is light weight like an Elise it's power to weight ratio should be comparable. That is 0-60 in the mid 5 to high 5's,fabulous handling,great fuel economy.Further this platform is suposed to be shared with VW and Audi. That should increase the profit margin per unit sold.

PUGPROUD - 10/1/2011 8:35:51 AM

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VW version $30K base, Audi version $40K base, Porsche version $50K base.
This entry level model also allows Porsche to push its other models further up market in both price and performance.

Willis - 10/2/2011 7:01:06 AM

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Happens all the time when they buy an expensive Toyota, I mean a Lexus. ;-)

quizz - 10/3/2011 10:43:27 PM

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LOL rich people don't call it getting "ripped off", just another month's pay check or bonus.

t_bone - 10/2/2011 11:43:30 AM

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Could be fun if it doesn't weigh even a pound more than 2,500...and really fun at 2,300 or less.