Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup

Alx · 03-26-2006, 04:40 PM

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It would appear that it will be that much easier for consumers to 'Accept no substitute' in the near future, as Porsche's burgeoning lineup is showing signs of even greater expansion. In addition to today's 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, the automaker is expected to bring its Panamera four-door coupe to market-- a platform that could well spawn a 928-style two-door luxury GT.
But even before that, Edmunds Inside Line is reporting that a teardrop-shaped body like that of the 911 could be grafted onto a high-riding AWD rally-style platform. The rumored project is said to be a result of the company's affiliation with Volkswagen, and ride on a new chassis being readied for Audi's upcoming Q5 SUV. The genre-bending coupe could be in showrooms as early as 2008.
The question begs: Will Porsche's exponentially-increasing lineup decrease its brand cachet, or add to the Stuttgart magic? Have your say in 'comments'
[Source: Edmunds Inside Line]

Centurion · 03-26-2006, 05:17 PM

This seem to be itneresting. If someone is to slap us with a high performance off road coupe than it would preferably be porsche and I think that their partnership with VW has so far worked out pretty good.

Deutsch · 03-26-2006, 05:29 PM

Porsche's current four model lineup won't last forever, and neither will a five model. W/ increased cooperation w/ VW & Audi, and especially Porsche having bought VW stock, it only makes sense that Porsche's product portfolio expand through the sharing of platforms and components. Will this dilute the brand? Probably not, w/ every car Porsche has currently t's through and through a Porshce, and Wendelin Wiedeking knows better than to piss off enthusiast and owners alike w/ lackluster product. As to what we'll actually see from Porsche in an expanding model line up? Who knows? But they could do something slightly more expensive than a Boxster w/ a front engine.

bum-man · 03-26-2006, 05:41 PM

They should be working on a affordable Elise competitor not an off-road coupe.

Centurion · 03-26-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bum-man

They should be working on a affordable Elise competitor not an off-road coupe.

Cayman?

Deutsch · 03-26-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

They should be working on a affordable Elise competitor not an off-road coupe.

The Boxster is as affordable as a Porsche will ever get in our lifetime(we'll laugh w/ grey's if that changes, anytime soon.

) I'd be really suprised if there was a Porsche roadster or coupe that started at $35K, which wouldn't be bad, and they could easily work that w/ the upcoming VW roadster. Wow, now I'm starting to have dreams, haha. Anyways, I'd like to see Porsche do something on the cheap, but I don't know how well that would work out in reality, high barriers of entry is part of what makes this brand and class of car so desireable to begin w/.

as much as that may or may not suck for you or me.

bum-man · 03-26-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

Cayman?

I was thinking something along the lines of the original 914. I feel that the Cayman doesn't even come close to the Elise.

Centurion · 03-26-2006, 05:58 PM

Porsche cars = cheap? Negative. Eventhough if Porsche builds a 25k mini roadster it would probably end up costing 30k something when you have added a nice Bose-system, full leather option and other goodies.

Deutsch · 03-26-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

I was thinking something along the lines of the original 914. I feel that the Cayman doesn't even come close to the Elise.

Eh, I think it would actually, same engine layout.

bum-man · 03-26-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Deutsch

Eh, I think it would actually, same engine layout.

With about 1000lbs of extra weight to carry around...

03-26-2006, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It would appear that it will be that much easier for consumers to 'Accept no substitute' in the near future, as Porsche's burgeoning lineup is showing signs of even greater expansion. In addition to today's 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, the automaker is expected to bring its Panamera four-door coupe to market-- a platform that could well spawn a 928-style two-door luxury GT. But even before that, Edmunds Inside Line is reporting that a teardrop-shaped body like that of the 911 could be grafted onto a high-riding AWD rally-style platform. The rumored project is said to be a result of the company's affiliation with Volkswagen, and ride on a new chassis being readied for Audi's upcoming Q5 SUV. The genre-bending coupe could be in showrooms as early as 2008. The question begs: Will Porsche's exponentially-increasing lineup decrease its brand cachet, or add to the Stuttgart magic? Have your say in 'comments' [Source: Edmunds Inside Line]

03-26-2006, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup This seem to be itneresting. If someone is to slap us with a high performance off road coupe than it would preferably be porsche and I think that their partnership with VW has so far worked out pretty good.

03-26-2006, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup Porsche's current four model lineup won't last forever, and neither will a five model. W/ increased cooperation w/ VW & Audi, and especially Porsche having bought VW stock, it only makes sense that Porsche's product portfolio expand through the sharing of platforms and components. Will this dilute the brand? Probably not, w/ every car Porsche has currently t's through and through a Porshce, and Wendelin Wiedeking knows better than to piss off enthusiast and owners alike w/ lackluster product. As to what we'll actually see from Porsche in an expanding model line up? Who knows? But they could do something slightly more expensive than a Boxster w/ a front engine.

03-26-2006, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup They should be working on a affordable Elise competitor not an off-road coupe.

03-26-2006, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Porsche pondering going seven-up, adding off-road coupe to lineup Porsche cars = cheap? Negative. Eventhough if Porsche builds a 25k mini roadster it would probably end up costing 30k something when you have added a nice Bose-system, full leather option and other goodies.

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