The case for a new Porsche 914 EV, Anybody heard about this? Options

[Beebo Kanelle]

https://www.pca.org/news/2020-01-07/opinion...-porsche-914-ev

[Optimusglen]

Porsche is into building high end cars with a high profit margin. There is no reason for them to build a less expensive model, if anything, it would devalue their high end product. The intro Porsche isn't going to happen.

It has in the past (914, 924, Boxster, Cayenne), and it has maybe saved the company. I see no reason why it may not happen again. I agree that it's not going to be commonplace as that would devalue the brand, but one new entry level car every decade or two could be a smart plan.

As for the fan-made rendering. Looks neat. Certainly Porsche would take a more thorough design approach, but the image is good enough to push home the point. I would happily drive that car.

[mepstein]

Porsche is into building high end cars with a high profit margin. There is no reason for them to build a less expensive model, if anything, it would devalue their high end product. The intro Porsche isn't going to happen.

It has in the past (914, 924, Boxster, Cayenne), and it has maybe saved the company. I see no reason why it may not happen again. I agree that it's not going to be commonplace as that would devalue the brand, but one new entry level car every decade or two could be a smart plan.

As for the fan-made rendering. Looks neat. Certainly Porsche would take a more thorough design approach, but the image is good enough to push home the point. I would happily drive that car.

But they no longer need saving. Their philosophy makes sense . If people are buying high end cars, why make a low end model. High end is much more profit per unit. Isn’t Porsche making record profits these days? If anything, I think we will see more high end special models. There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of buyers.

[infraredcalvin]

Porsche is into building high end cars with a high profit margin. There is no reason for them to build a less expensive model, if anything, it would devalue their high end product. The intro Porsche isn't going to happen.

It has in the past (914, 924, Boxster, Cayenne), and it has maybe saved the company. I see no reason why it may not happen again. I agree that it's not going to be commonplace as that would devalue the brand, but one new entry level car every decade or two could be a smart plan.

As for the fan-made rendering. Looks neat. Certainly Porsche would take a more thorough design approach, but the image is good enough to push home the point. I would happily drive that car.

But they no longer need saving. Their philosophy makes sense . If people are buying high end cars, why make a low end model. High end is much more profit per unit. Isn’t Porsche making record profits these days? If anything, I think we will see more high end special models. There doesn’t seem to be a shortage of buyers.

Completely agree with above. PCA is a horrible gauge of “who” is the Porsche buyer. I’ve been a member on and off for several years, due to my busy schedule (work and kids). I don’t (can’t) participate in many events. So the active members tend to be of retirement age. That being said, the social events are more geared towards the laid back retirement crowd, and not appealing to younger people. Take a look at your local POC or racing arm of the clubs and you’ll start seeing younger people. Have you been to Luft or Rennsport Reunion, Rare Shades, etc... the amount of millennial types are off the chart! Porsche is molding their future buyers just fine.

An entry level Porsche is a used Porsche. I don’t understand how people don’t see that the Boxster/Cayman IS the current version of the 914.