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: 8,320 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 /////// |
MDG |
Feb 25 2010, 07:18 PM
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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 |
As far as VWs plans, who knows. My opinion is the current GTI and Scirocco satisfies their sporty car desires. Both models blend in as part of the overall line-up and their styling draws the 20-30 year olds as well as the ricer crowd.
With Porsche, the Boxster Spyder you call up is a perfect case in point for their mindset. To create a more 'basic, fun sports car' as you put it, they took a Boxster S, stripped it of all the modern conveniences they could get away with, including the freakin' roof which they replaced with some kind of odd toupee. All to save weight and get back to the essence of their sports car roots. End product: weight savings - minimal performance gain - marginal Price? In Canada a Spyder lists for $700 more than an Boxster S. You have to admire their moxy - give 'em less and charge 'em more! meh, just don't see them getting hyped about making a $30-40-50k car. It's not their way. |
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