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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Modern Porsche Speedster

Posted by: fat73 Oct 8 2006, 09:39 AM

http://www.gizmag.com/go/3939/1/

Looks like it competes with the big boys (GT2 GT3) in stock engine clothing. I know my 914 is fast. This is gotta be even lighter. You can have one for $55k.

Ed aka W9R1

Posted by: smontanaro Oct 8 2006, 09:58 AM

Given that the article is about a WRX-powered Speedster replica it seems a bid odd that there are no pictures of the engine...

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Posted by: fat73 Oct 8 2006, 10:03 AM

Maybe how they have it crammed in there is a secret. You know...protecting their engineering investment...But if you want to see how it's done...it would look something like this...

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2637003420076795939MbQzRQ

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2631664150076795939dngcRb

ed aka W9R1

Posted by: effutuo101 Oct 8 2006, 10:18 AM

I thought there was a place in San Diego that was selling turn key replicas for about 20k. That plus a motor, adapter kit, and radiator only comes to about 30k on the outside in my book. I would rather have a 550 spyder replica with WRX power. That would scare the crap out of the local (and me to I am sure) fast and furious crowd. It is pretty though.
The only car my wife would go for except a Ghia is the 55 speedster (she doesn't care if it is a replica). She loves the art deco look of the grills.

Posted by: JPB Oct 8 2006, 02:24 PM

A 550 with a wrx engine, now your talkin!

Posted by: Gary Oct 8 2006, 03:27 PM

Here's a US place that does 356 replicas with sub power plants: http://www.specialtyauto.com/PORSCHE.htm Would be a cool daily driver...

Posted by: 914forme Oct 8 2006, 08:02 PM

Mid Engine 356A Cab