Could a 914 Redux come about? ...& do you like it?, ...now that VW owns controlling interest in Porsche? |
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Could a 914 Redux come about? ...& do you like it?, ...now that VW owns controlling interest in Porsche? |
Tom_T |
Feb 24 2010, 09:33 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Motor Trend on-line had an article in Sept. 2008 about a possible return of the 914, which I came across last year ......
Now that the dust has apparently settled from the VW vs. Porsche corporate control battle, with VW in control - one must wonder if this design study will now come to market?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) OKAY - UPDATE - And to be clear - I'm also asking which styling concept you like, both or neither - as well as if you'd possibly buy one if it came about?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) But you gotta love Sir Andy's brevity as you read on this thread: "No" (to the will they question only). If you look at the blue version - it clearly has the VW roundel on the front. However, the gold & more 914-like concept sketch has what appears to be or could be the shield shaped Porsche Crest on the front deck! Full article at: http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve..._914/index.html Concept Sketches at: - these are also linked at the full article above GOLD 914 Targa Roadster - http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve...4/photo_01.html BLUE VW Targa Coupe - http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve...4/photo_02.html ~ Personally, I prefer this styling concept myself! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) A guy named Hans L. on here who is involved with the 914-6 resto shop up in Camarillo, also works/worked his "regular day job" at the VW-Audi Design Center in Santa Monica CA, doing such design concepts for them. Maybe he can enlighten us all???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
wayne1234 |
Feb 25 2010, 03:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 6-April 09 From: indianapolis in Member No.: 10,238 Region Association: None |
I hate to say it but I think it looks alot like a 2000-2005 Toyota mr2. but I kinda like those also
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zymurgist |
Feb 25 2010, 03:56 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I hate to say it but I think it looks alot like a 2000-2005 Toyota mr2. but I kinda like those also I thought the Toyota MR2 Spyder was about as close as you could get to a 914. Lightweight, mid engine, under $25K, and topless. Apparently Toyota didn't sell all that many, since it went away while the Miata soldiers on (getting bigger and heavier in its middle age). The Elise is awesome, but for its price I'll take a Corvette and have all that torque. |
jhadler |
Feb 25 2010, 04:19 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Lightweight, mid engine, under $25K, and topless. Apparently Toyota didn't sell all that many, since it went away while the Miata soldiers on (getting bigger and heavier in its middle age). The MR-Spyder suffered from a few conceptual flaws that doomed it before it even sold a single car. 1) NO trunk. That's right, there was a storage compartment in the front of the car that was about the size of a case of beer. And then a space behind the seat large enough for a gym bag or a brief case. - this - was a huge shortcoming for the car, probably the worst. 2) The car looked like a Pokemon character. The following points I learned by co-driving an MR-Spyder to Nationals the first year they were eligible. These would have been invisible to the average joe car buyer. But were possible deal-breakers for someone wanting a cone-carver. 3) Mac struts all the way around. Cheap yes. superior handling? Debatable. It's not like that was new approach for the MR2... 4) Poorly baffled gas tank, would starve through sweepers at less than 1/3 tank. I personally liked it. Had a really nice motor, very nimble and very light (lighter than the miatas it was competing against). But I think the lack of storage space doomed it in the open market. -Josh2 |
zymurgist |
Feb 25 2010, 05:54 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
1) NO trunk. That's right, there was a storage compartment in the front of the car that was about the size of a case of beer. And then a space behind the seat large enough for a gym bag or a brief case. - this - was a huge shortcoming for the car, probably the worst. True... one of the greatest things about the 914 is the phenomenal amount of storage space available. I still managed to fill both trunks and had to have help opening the front trunk when I arrived at the ECC and again when I got home last year, though. (Guess I don't travel light.) |
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