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Porsche planning 914 revival

carlover99 submitted on 9/11/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:09:37 PM

28 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsblog.net

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Never say never when it comes to strange collaborations between big carmakers, for example the coalition of Porsche and Volkswagen for a small sports car.

Since Porsche is in process of taking over the Volkswagen group it’s no more a surprise. VW, which is ready to launch the latest concept at the LA Auto Show 2008, is confident that the car will have such a success that is will put it in production by 2011 in two versions, for both VW and Porsche.

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much cooler than a cayenne
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 4:17:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

makes some sense i guess...

this is for a 'poorer' man...what with the economy and gas prices where they are headed...
— rumnyc (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 5:20:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It was an ugly car for its time, and would definetly move Porsche much more down market.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 5:52:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12

What are you talking about? You really have no idea. The Porsche 914 started out as a VW project but VW dumped the idea halfway through and Porsche adopted it in order to sell it as an affordable sports car. The 914 was quick for its time and not many cars could handle with it on the track. That's right, the 914 is a car designed to handle and was very popular in the tuning scene as its engines were reliable and could be tuned to produce more horsepower than they were offered with.

The 914 ENHANCED the image of Porsche despite initial public mistrust. It was also a sales success in the end.

Unlike your favorite brand, Lexus, other car makers have to worry about making money since they don't have a big daddy like Toyota to stuff their pockets with green bills whenever they run dry.
— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 8:02:28 PM | | Votes: 4

What are you smoking? One of my best friends at the time had one, and he even agreed it was the worst car he ever owned.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 8:09:47 PM | | Votes: -9

I don't care what your friend says about his 914, because it is HIS opinion and it means jack if he thinks the 914 was the worst car he's ever owned. There are tons of happy 914 owners in Europe and even here in the US. The 914 is based on simple and proven technology and models with the 2.0 6-cylinder motor are spirited performers. All 914s are good handlers.
— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 8:18:20 PM | | Votes: 5

His 914 had the vw engine and handled like one. Maybe the 914's with the Porche engine were a little more "spirited", but they never handled like a true Porche.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 9:12:36 PM | | Votes: -7

No, the 914 handled like every other Porsche at the time, maybe even better because it was lighter, had a shorter wheelbase and no power steering (ideal for the track). It employed a VW engine, true, but this engine was modified for Porsche. The base engine was gutless, but the 2.0 motor was very lively for its time period and the preferred motor amongst enthusiasts.
— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 4:24:24 AM | | Votes: 5

I'm all for a competitively priced Porsche. I say bring back the 928. :)
— TehShibbs (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 6:15:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The 928 was competitively priced?
— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 6:17:49 PM | | Votes: 1

it was pricier than the 911
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 6:25:35 PM | | Votes: 1

Maybe he meant 924.
— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 7:41:27 PM | | Votes: 5

the 924 has to be on of the worst cars Porsche has ever made if not the worst, it was unreliable, slow,ugly and used a VW engine, very horrible car. its only saving grace was that it was cheaper than the other porsches
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 8:42:03 PM | | Votes: -4

I want a 944 turbo. thats one of the porsches let alone, cars, of its time, and if I'm able to, I'll get one for myself to take at the track.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 9:01:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

Wow, I saw one this evening just like the one pictured above. I used to love that car.
— snatchandgrab (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2008 11:02:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

I miss the sleek, beautiful early daze of the 911. I always am drawn to the older ones. The 70s.
— nyrogrl (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 11:37:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The 914 was not quick.However it had great handling,sounded like a Porsche,had good highway stability. I had an oportunity to buy one yrs ago and didn't. I regret my decision.
— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 11:47:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

If this is produced, will it be positioned below the boxster or between boxster and cayman?
— woood (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 11:59:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It surprises me that people still don't know the Boxster and the Cayman are variants of same car, including the engine. In fact, the Boxster RS60 has more HP (303) than any Cayman S ever built.
— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 4:21:01 PM | | Votes: 1

Ferdinand Piech, who brought the world the Le Mans winning 917 race car (and the Bugatti Veyron) was responsible for engineering the 914.

http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lemans914ey8.jpg
— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 12:45:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I'm not sure this is a good idea. I think a $40,000 sports car is cheap enough for a company like Porsche. Now the Boxster has proven over time to be a great car and a great value, but going less than that would really de-value Porsche. I think they've already taken a hit in image in some extent with the Boxster and most definitly with the SUV and now the car... they don't really need to cheapen thier image more. Porsche should be a brand most strive to have... not that most can easily have.
— FerrarisR4me (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 1:16:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

is it the price that makes a porsche desirable, or the performance? if they were considering making a lotus elan, i would agree with you. but this could be a legitimate sports car with less cylinders, weight, and luxuries.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 3:03:29 PM | | Votes: 1

(i was refering to the fwd elan by the way)
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 3:04:52 PM | | Votes: 1

This will bring to light the true badge whores, I want to see the morons who'll pay $50k for a 4 banger.
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 2:11:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

you really think it'll cost $50k while offering a 4 cylinder?
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 3:00:24 PM | | Votes: 2

base model will probably go for close to 40k but with options and taxes, you're looking at 50k easy.
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 9/12/2008 7:36:32 PM | | Votes: 0

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