Deja vu all over again, - Boxster to Grow in Autoweek Options

[Tom_T]

Well now, where have we heard this story before!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100816/CARNEWS/100819878

Boxster to grow (911 grew with the new motor & wheelbase), to make room to help VW sell a sporty car to make a profit (& feed off Porsche's cachet) ...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Will it work better this time? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Well, maybe - if they're smart enough NOT to cross-brand the Porsche version this time!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[naro914]

did you know?

a 914 STILL has a longer wheelbase than a 997?

[Tom_T]

did you know?

a 914 STILL has a longer wheelbase than a 997?

Interesting point, but I haven't really compared them. However, the Boxster/Cayman line are longer overall IIRC & about half again as heavy (3000# vs. 2270#).

But then - that's not really the point of the article nor the post - rather, just that VW & Porsche appear to continue to seriously consider a new small entry level Porsche - whether it's the "914 Redux" or "356 Redux" or some other flavor, all of which have been speculated here & in the auto press.

[naro914]

Oh, I know, and I agree...was just pointing out an interesting fact relative to size. The point of the article, I think, was the new 'baby Porsche'. So they are making the boxster larger so the smaller car IS smaller. personally, IMO it should not be a cabrio, it should be a removable targa.

[carr914]

Why don't the Porsches Designers just pop in over here for Ideas (maybe they do).

Heck we got the 918 (via Rick Ollah), a 4 door sedan (the limo), electric cars. Us mid-engined guys were way ahead of our time with our 914s.

[Tom_T]

Oh, I know, and I agree...was just pointing out an interesting fact relative to size. The point of the article, I think, was the new 'baby Porsche'. So they are making the boxster larger so the smaller car IS smaller. personally, IMO it should not be a cabrio, it should be a removable targa.

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Maybe like this, but with our 914s' flush door handles? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



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TC's comparison pic above shows the relative size well!

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[naro914]

must be the angle of TC's pic, but don't the boxster and 911 look like they are high in the rear? 914 looks flat.
I like that Motor Trend rendition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[ottox914]

We have been teased by this car for years. Check you tube and google bluesport for some video of an actual running prototype.

HEY- YOU GERMAN GUYS- PORSCHE/AUDI/VW. JUST BUILD THE D@MN THING AND WE'LL BUY IT!!!!!

[balljoint]

Porsche is looking to make the Boxster longer for the next generation. The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches longer overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.

My goodness, the silly thing will be nearly 30 feet long! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[scotty b]

must be the angle of TC's pic, but don't the boxster and 911 look like they are high in the rear? 914 looks flat.
I like that Motor Trend rendition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Get rid of that silly side vent and stretch it a bit to make it 914 length and it's a winner. That sketch makes the car looks short, reminds me of a MR2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[ottox914]

Start at about 5:20.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owtE1YjzawM

[Tom_T]

must be the angle of TC's pic, but don't the boxster and 911 look like they are high in the rear? 914 looks flat.

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I've heard that said about those Taildragger owners too, esp. back in the day (70's)!

...... must be the stick up their ....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

I agree with Scotty on the side vents & a bit longer rear deck/trunk area. Keep the wheels at the 4 corners with min. overhang though, which is why the Boxster has a shorter wheelbase. They could also lose some of the cutsie details at the front end,but the basic shape & style looks like an updated 914 at least.

It's my understanding from someone's post on a related topic on this design study, that this was actually a sketch by a MT artist/freelancer - not a PAG study, & there was another that looked more like a cario baby boxster done too & called the return of the 356 (same deal - outside "artist's misconception).

Nobody has seen the actual study from Porsche, but Hans L. - the guy with #11 914-6 - worked for PAG & is currently with VW-Audi Design in Santa Monica & did that 09 VW show car in the article - so he may know internally what is planned & the look. Maybe if we sik the "Spanish Inquisition" on him, he'll talk after a few minutes in "the comfy chair"!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

< BTW all - no offense meant to Spaniards, Roman Catholics, former/present Inquisitors, Germans, former/current Automotive Designers &/or PAG employees, etc., etc., etc. - I just like Monty Python! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) >

BTW - I think that quote missed a comma/decimal point - probably 1.73" (1,73" for the Euro types), or else they meant to say 173" overall. Good gaff though Dave! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[balljoint]

Aw shucks.