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 /////// |
MDG |
Feb 26 2010, 09:37 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Round numbers:
1975 930: L - 169" vs. Boxster 172" / 930 H - 52" vs. 51" / 930 W - 70" vs. 71" 930 - 2660lbs vs. 2945lbs The big difference in the length and weight has more to do with the required safety measures these days. This is why we have big front/rear overhangs on all these cars now. I'd be interested if they made one too. But I think it's a pipe dream. |
Tom_T |
Feb 26 2010, 09:59 AM
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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 |
Round numbers: 1975 930: L - 169" vs. Boxster 172" / 930 H - 52" vs. 51" / 930 W - 70" vs. 71" 930 - 2660lbs vs. 2945lbs The big difference in the length and weight has more to do with the required safety measures these days. This is why we have big front/rear overhangs on all these cars now. I'd be interested if they made one too. But I think it's a pipe dream. Thanx for the specs comparison Mike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think if you go back to the 70-72 911s - you shed a couple of more inches in length & down to around 2300-2400 lbs. without the big bumpers/shock mountings, door side-impact bracing - as was the case with the pre-75-76 914s size & weight diffs. Just looking at the gold/yellow sketch one - in relation to the Driver's head size - I'm guessing it's about the Miata or Lotus Elise/Tesla roadster size - a bit smaller than our 914s IIRC. But I'm just using my Architectural perspective skills to "eye-ball" on that. Smaller = lighter & less goodies/options = lighter, & both help save cost, weight, materials, complications, etc. - so maybe they can still meet today's DOT requirements as they have on the Miata & Elise within that small package. While IMHO they should be building a model in that price-point for the marketing strategy reasons I've stated, base on Porsche's past actions - I' have to agree with you that it's a much longer shot than I'd like to see!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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