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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: 8,320 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 /////// |
Dr. Roger |
Feb 24 2010, 10:44 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 24 2010, 10:49 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
First car hits it out of the park! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I'll take one!
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montoya 73 2.0 |
Feb 24 2010, 11:00 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I'd take one if the numbers were in the 30ish!
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jcambo7 |
Feb 25 2010, 12:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,669 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I like the yellow concept. Just a thought though. Does anyone think that a new era 914 would make the old 914 value go up or down?
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Tom_T |
Feb 25 2010, 02:14 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the yellow concept. Just a thought though. Does anyone think that a new era 914 would make the old 914 value go up or down? Hard to say, since other collectibility & economy issues come into play. If the 911/912 series has anything to reflect on what might happen though, the older 60's & 2nd gen 70's 911's have held up well with the later series of 911-ish models coming out every so often since the 80's to present. If that's any indicator, then the original 914s should hold up pretty well. Plus all those years of denigrating the 914 as "not a real Porsche" tended to have more seen as disposable, so their numbers have diminished perhaps faster that the comparable 911/912 series (relative to total production for each). It looks like everybody so far shares my taste with the gold/yellow version which is closer to a 914's styling. If VW is smart, they'll do the blue one as a vW "new Sirocco" or something under their badge, with the gold/yellow one as purely a Porsche badged vehicle. With the Boxters climbing so high in price now, they probably need a more basic entry level Porsche for the new entrants, as well as for us old school simple sports cars lovers! I could see this with a flat H-4 & H-6, but would really like to see them shed the weight of water-cooled - & get back to basics with an air/oil-cooled motor line-up again! Also with a true clutched 5 or 6/7 speed stick & no other "helper tech" on them. Geez - has everybody in the new cars today forgotten how to drive now!!?? I mean most new cars from mid-range up & the silly-utes do everything but wipe your @$$ for you! ...stability control, i-drive ~ no ~ it-drive, PDK (push de Klutch) auto-matic double-clutch for you, drive-by-wire (oh there's a good one - source it from Toyota - NOT), need I drone on!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I wish Hans Lupine would weigh in here & tell us if this might be in the line-up soon!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
johannes |
Feb 25 2010, 06:16 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Porsche builts 100 000 cars a year. They don't need an entry level car that will ruin their margins and image. The Boxster IS the 914 sucessor. Every time an executive from Porsche was interviewed he said that there will never be a model cheaper than the Boxster.
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zymurgist |
Feb 25 2010, 06:23 AM
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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 like the yellow one a lot, but the door handles just don't work for me. If you're going with 914 styling cues, you gotta have the door handles.
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carr914 |
Feb 25 2010, 07:05 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,107 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I don't know. I think they have figured out Rust Prevention, which would ruin the whole concept. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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carr914 |
Feb 25 2010, 07:07 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,107 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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'73-914kid |
Feb 25 2010, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's an idea then. If Porsche wants to improve their image, drop the boxster. I know I will get flamed for this, as many of you have boxsters, but why not go back to older, simpler times. Make the 914 the "new" boxster. I see way too many boxsters on the road here Vista alone, and they have little character. This new 914 concept has lots of character.
When you look at how many cars are produced, vs. how many are sold in a dealership here in the states, I think they need a cheaper entry level car again. My worthless 2cents |
detoxcowboy |
Feb 25 2010, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Here's an idea then. If Porsche wants to improve their image, drop the boxster. I know I will get flamed for this, as many of you have boxsters, but why not go back to older, simpler times. Make the 914 the "new" boxster. I see way too many boxsters on the road here Vista alone, and they have little character. This new 914 concept has lots of character. When you look at how many cars are produced, vs. how many are sold in a dealership here in the states, I think they need a cheaper entry level car again. My worthless 2cents I agree, the Boxster is the "Chicks" "Porsche" at least in So. Cal. where I have heard it called that a few times.. I hope they leave the 914 the 914 and just create a new bastard "peoples porsche" volksporsche. Retro, Old School re interpreted is good for neither the new or the vintage.. |
jonferns |
Feb 25 2010, 10:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
If VW is smart, they'll do the blue one as a vW "new Sirocco" or something under their badge, with the gold/yellow one as purely a Porsche badged vehicle. They already have a new Scirroco out, at least they were selling them in Portugal last summer when I was there, took some pics at a VW dealer. I'll look for em. |
zymurgist |
Feb 25 2010, 10:15 AM
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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 |
the Boxster is the "Chicks" "Porsche" at least in So. Cal. where I have heard it called that a few times.. That's what they used to call the 914, back in the day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
johannes |
Feb 25 2010, 10:44 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
They are speaking of having the Boxter and Cayman available with 4 cylinder engines. This is to achieve lower Co2 emissions and have lower prices without investing in a new car.
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rick 918-S |
Feb 25 2010, 11:00 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I like the yellow concept. Just a thought though. Does anyone think that a new era 914 would make the old 914 value go up or down? The new Mini didn't hurt the old Mini and it wasn't even built by a British car company. I'd say more interest in our old version= price holds even in a down market and slight up tick when the economy surges. And yes, Priced in the high 25 mid 30K would sell a bunch! |
EdwardBlume |
Feb 25 2010, 11:09 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I agree... the gold one would be a sale for me. The styling is much more 914 minded. I would want the 200 HP version. The problem with any "new" platform is that it needs to be independent of the 911 flagship. Hence you end up with a sedan and an SUV far earlier than what "WE" want.
I could see Porsche moving 100,000 to 200,000 new 914s for $30-$35M, but what would happen to the Boxster, and potentially the 911... that's why I think you'll never see it. With one exception... you will need a platform for electric / hybrid technology.... |
Tom_T |
Feb 25 2010, 02:28 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Porsche builts 100 000 cars a year. They don't need an entry level car that will ruin their margins and image. The Boxster IS the 914 sucessor. Every time an executive from Porsche was interviewed he said that there will never be a model cheaper than the Boxster. Johannes - I have to humbly disagree on that point. Compared to our venerable 914s, the Boxster is a bloated 3000 lb. water cooled & relatively taller monster, loaded with the modern "comfort extras". Even Porsche recognized that & offered the "stripped down" Boxter Speedster this year (with a useless top). Look at the Mazda Miata's success - it is the mass produced Lotus Elan of these days, & the "experts" said it wouldn't do well when it came out - boy were they wrong! IMHO - there is room in the marketplace for a Porsche made competitor to the Miata, BMW Z4, Honda 2000 - but in the small, unloaded mid-engined variety such as this concept study. This Gold/Yellow concept is much lower slung (read lower CG - center of gravity) which looks to be 2/3's or 3/4's the size & wheelbase of the Boxster, which would be a return to the go-kcart like handling of our beloved Teeners! Closer to the sixe of the current sports car competitors noted above, as well as the Lotus Elan & our 914s. If Porsche fits-out & markets this right as a no nonsense fun sports car, then it will sell very well, because there are a lot more buyers out there who would buy a 914-ish sports car, if they didn't have to worry so much about NOS parts, rust, people who know how to service them, etc., etc. They're looking for a reliable but fun daily driver or 2nd car for fun, which they don't need to get a "914 PhD" to keep up. Market segmentation is THE name of the game today - & a game which Porsche plays well - as seen by a 4-door Porsche & SUV in the line-up today! Who'd have thunk 20 years ago that Porsche would EVER build those!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Tom_T |
Feb 25 2010, 02:30 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the yellow one a lot, but the door handles just don't work for me. If you're going with 914 styling cues, you gotta have the door handles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Gotta have those fine & slick flush 914 recessed handles!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... but they could strengthen the weak points up from our 914's ones! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
Tom_T |
Feb 25 2010, 02:31 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't know. I think they have figured out Rust Prevention, which would ruin the whole concept. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I read this earlier on my am quick check & you just killed me!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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