DJM Posted 21May, 2014 Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 Car magazine June 14 suggests a new sub Boxster is planned, a "nod to the type 718 550 spyder" and will be the entry level when released in 2016. Boxster will be pushed upmarket above Cayman to make room so that probably means 90-100k here? 1190kg, 2 litre turbo flat 4 good for 286bhp and 2.5 litre good for 360bhp, 6 speed manual or 7 speed dual pdk Should be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 21May, 2014 Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 How many models do they need. Big ones, little ones, sports cars, road cars & SUV's. Standard offer, middle spec, top options and all with some variations available Turbos, non turbos. diesel, petrol & hybrid It is just becoming ridiculous.This kind of product diversity just makes no sense to me and history suggests problems. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 21May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 German car makers have a history of creating seemingly awful niche products with vehicles no one knew they needed or wanted.......but they still sell! (BMW X4, X6, 3&5 series GT, MB GLA45 etc). Having said that, a small lightweight mx5 size roadster will no doubt be another raging success. At least this model has some link to Porsches of old. At the end of the day, they are all about maximising returns for shareholders - i believe Porsche is the most profitable car company now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 if the render is any promise on reality kinda like it - the reality though will likely be once it lands here in OZ, it will be over inflated $$$ in part due to Porsche Australias policy of making their cars affordable to the 'discerning' - if it competed in terms of cost and quality with an MX-5 well then a different story. Unlikely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 i believe Porsche is the most profitable car company now? you mean VW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 I'll keep my 4 cylinder 968 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 That render looks really sleek, wide and aggressive like a baby Carrera GT. I think it has lots of promise if it sticks to the 1200kg 2L turbo formula. If Porsche AU sold it for $70-80k it would sell like hotcakes. We know the price will be inflated though... The only thing I've never liked about Boxsters and Caymans is their limited practicality. The mid/rear engine design means they have very limited boot space. I'm dreaming of the day Porsche create a modern 944 (perhaps with these new 2L turbo powerplants). The huge hatch with the rear seats down means the 944's were very practical with the performance to match. Come on with a front engine rear wheel drive sports car Porsche! People are still modding 25 year old 944 Turbos so I see an exciting modding community emerging with this new breed of small capacity Porsche turbo drivetrains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harold Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 I hope it is a success for them. I think they will be best known and remembered as the manufacturer of the 911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 The rear looks awesome, not so sure about the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 I'd be all over that if it was good looking, not stupidly priced and still had that Porsche sound/feel and quality we love so much BUT then again... if it came in new around 70 - 80k you can get a pretty nice 911 for that $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 How many models do they need. Big ones, little ones, sports cars, road cars & SUV's. Standard offer, middle spec, top options and all with some variations available Turbos, non turbos. diesel, petrol & hybrid It is just becoming ridiculous.This kind of product diversity just makes no sense to me and history suggests problems. IMHO Mate , there's a whole new generation of hairdressers out there Haven't you noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted 23May, 2014 Report Share Posted 23May, 2014 I'd take one as a daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 23May, 2014 Report Share Posted 23May, 2014 Mate , there's a whole new generation of hairdressers out there Haven't you noticed? Yep, you're right. I am just getting too old and silly to notice what is happening in the modern world, but no one has asked the big question. Does it come with an incredibly over priced espresso machine option? M43Bean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23May, 2014 Report Share Posted 23May, 2014 Yep, you're right. I am just getting too old and silly to notice what is happening in the modern world, but no one has asked the big question. Does it come with an incredibly over priced espresso machine option? M43Bean Between you and me I reckon there's enough grumpy energy to come up with way of engineering an aftermarket one for the soychailatte set. Either Porsche designed Or better still , engineer an elegant solution using manifold vacuum and air injection via some shiny tubes. My 15yo son's a smart fella , I'll have a chat with him. In the meantime we've got plans to do a roast on the spider of the 928. But while U wait...there is this...Italian motorists get their priorities right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 24May, 2014 Report Share Posted 24May, 2014 If a current Boxster PDK is $115K drive away today......and the FOB (pre tax) pricing is only 20% less for the "baby", then it's still going to be a $90K car. Not that cheap for a re-engineered Audi TT if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Well more news out on the baby Boxster. Here's the artists impression based on info provided so far taken from this article I LOVE the side view but not sure about the butt - obviously its an artists impression, so reality may be very different to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 release + wait +wait some more, then buy at good depreciated price used + mod + enjoy = my plan (insert evil laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Or 981 - already depreciating, so can get into one sooner. Oh I miss mine so much!! MINI is cool an all but it's not a Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Wheels are huge! Looks like a toy! I spose it is really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Yes. But for the money you paid... Or 981 - already depreciating, so can get into one sooner. Oh I miss mine so much!! MINI is cool an all but it's not a Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5July, 2014 Report Share Posted 5July, 2014 Yes. But for the money you paid... Too true Tit - too true. That car in my garage is a lot of car for $12k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 6July, 2014 Report Share Posted 6July, 2014 Well more news out on the baby Boxster. Here's the artists impression based on info provided so far taken from this article I LOVE the side view but not sure about the butt - obviously its an artists impression, so reality may will be very different to absolutely nothing like this. Fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 it's like someone copied and paste'd some seats and a roof in, they're far too high. and that windscreen rake - egads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozracer Posted 15July, 2014 Report Share Posted 15July, 2014 looks awesome it will grow on people its different so people might not automatically take to it.....at 296 bhp its a hell of a hairdressers car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Have you guys seen this? What do you think of the comparison engine sounds? Second one certainly doesn't have that lovely roar of the first clip http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-videos/this-is-probably-the-flat-four-cayman-at-the-nurburgring?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1459_78356091 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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