"New" mid-engine 356, Is it a 914 or 356? |
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"New" mid-engine 356, Is it a 914 or 356? |
jt914-6 |
Nov 3 2009, 05:08 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I got my Autoweek a few days ago and they had an article on the VW Bluesport as being "a spiritual successor to the 914." OK, I can see that being mid-engine and all, but today I get an email from the Porsche Club of America with a link to a write up about the Bluesport. Now they are calling it (Bluesport) the "new 356". How can that be? Does anyone know of Porsche making a mid-engine 356? It sounds like the lowly 914 is getting disowned again..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1037454...t-at-reborn-356 |
Cupomeat |
Nov 3 2009, 05:19 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got my Autoweek a few days ago and they had an article on the VW Bluesport as being "a spiritual successor to the 914." OK, I can see that being mid-engine and all, but today I get an email from the Porsche Club of America with a link to a write up about the Bluesport. Now they are calling it (Bluesport) the "new 356". How can that be? Does anyone know of Porsche making a mid-engine 356? It sounds like the lowly 914 is getting disowned again..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1037454...t-at-reborn-356 Yeah, I think it probably comes down to the look. If it was a targa, they'd say it was the "spritual successor to the 914" but as it a full convertible and a rather rounded body, I can see their point. Of course, they already did the 550 thing with the boxster so that is too close in people's memories. I'd like to see it be made, no matter what the silly marketing people say. |
tat2dphreak |
Nov 3 2009, 05:37 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like em, but they still look like a TT to me.
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r_towle |
Nov 3 2009, 05:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I got my Autoweek a few days ago and they had an article on the VW Bluesport as being "a spiritual successor to the 914." OK, I can see that being mid-engine and all, but today I get an email from the Porsche Club of America with a link to a write up about the Bluesport. Now they are calling it (Bluesport) the "new 356". How can that be? Does anyone know of Porsche making a mid-engine 356? It sounds like the lowly 914 is getting disowned again..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1037454...t-at-reborn-356 Yeah, I think it probably comes down to the look. If it was a targa, they'd say it was the "spritual successor to the 914" but as it a full convertible and a rather rounded body, I can see their point. Of course, they already did the 550 thing with the boxster so that is too close in people's memories. I'd like to see it be made, no matter what the silly marketing people say. Silly marketing people are the ones that guarantee that silly engineers have money to spend on projects. |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 3 2009, 05:55 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Remember that the first 356 was mid-engine'd.
And had a massaged VW Type I motor and modified Bug suspension in it. --DD |
jt914-6 |
Nov 3 2009, 05:59 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
Remember that the first 356 was mid-engine'd. And had a massaged VW Type I motor and modified Bug suspension in it. --DD OH, THAT'S the one they're talking about........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
pcar916 |
Nov 3 2009, 06:17 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I like the look of this new car and I don't car what they call it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Regardless of what some folks think of them, the 914 and Boxster both saved Porsche in very bad (for Porsche) economic times. Many of us own, or have owned more than one model. Porsche needs an entry level car to get people interested for the long haul. Frankly, their entry level isn't really all that cheap. To me their lack of commitment to racing in GT-1 was very disappointing. I like the idea that my car is a race-bred machine... light, and with harness mounting points built in at the factory! But we competitors and track enthusiasts are a minority even in the Porsche community. But the ultimate scratch was to hear Porsche say out-loud that the Boxster was "never intended as a race car". Now that was a shame! There are an awful lot of Porsche owners who are perfectly happy "wearing" the car and being seen in them. That's weird to me but hurray for whatever sells 'em! Thanks goodness we have a community like this to play in no matter what. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 3 2009, 07:18 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
It is interesting to recall that the 356 was a pretty expensive car for its time. Like about the same as a Cadillac. Maybe THAT'S what they mean. The speedster, BTW, was a LOT cheaper than the coupes and cabbies.
The Cap'n |
bandjoey |
Nov 3 2009, 07:20 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Today's email from PCA says 356. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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rick 918-S |
Nov 3 2009, 07:26 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It makes more sense for marketing to associate the new car with a legend and a car that now is in the stratosfer price wise. True, the 914 is a better example of a mid-engine but not nearly as close to the breast as the 356. Were gaining on the beetle
off-spring but were not there yet. |
bandjoey |
Nov 3 2009, 07:27 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
VW earnings fell 86% in the 3rd quarter. The 914 sales saved Porsche/vw. Mabey it's time for another Porsche to save VW.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/volkswgen...s-86-2009-10-29 |
carr914 |
Nov 3 2009, 07:31 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,021 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I got the eMail from PCA too. I guess I have to say it's a 356, cuz we mean ZILCH to Porsche & PCA
T.C. |
Jacob |
Nov 3 2009, 08:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
When I first heard about the Blusport, they said it will have a diesel engine. Sporty little car, with great gas mileage. Sounds like my cup of tea.
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jt914-6 |
Nov 3 2009, 09:24 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
And I thought that the 914 was falling back into good graces in the eyes of Porsche because of it's appearance of one in the "family tree" commerical for the Panamera..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Nov 4 2009, 11:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That's because it's from Porsche club, not VW-Porsche club ;-) I still say it's more like a new 914 than 356...besides, the shape of a 356 was/is WAY curvier...the engine layout, platform sharing with VW and shape of the car scream new 914, so that's what it is. BTW 356 #1 is in a class of its own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
JmuRiz |
Nov 4 2009, 11:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got the eMail from PCA too. I guess I have to say it's a 356, cuz we mean ZILCH to Porsche & PCA T.C. Yeah, they may be pissed that 914s win the PCA autocross championships year after year too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
johannes |
Nov 4 2009, 01:59 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
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DNHunt |
Nov 4 2009, 02:38 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
I got the eMail from PCA too. I guess I have to say it's a 356, cuz we mean ZILCH to Porsche & PCA T.C. They can call it what they want, I really don't care. We will always be the bastards of a union between VW and Porsche. I kind of like being a NARP. Being the underdog appeals to me. Besides by the time they get done with it, it's going to be too heavy, too complicated, and too expensive. Dave |
SGB |
Nov 4 2009, 02:54 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
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tat2dphreak |
Nov 4 2009, 02:55 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE Yep. After all,, some of shit they say about "Porsh owners" is true. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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