Remember the Porsche 914? Most Porschophiles do, although some choose to forget the mid-engined sportscar built from 1969 through 1976. But the four-cylinder model was something of a sales success for the German automaker, handily outpacing the firm's range-topping 911 series throughout its model run. Might we see a return of the entry-level Porsche, once again with a little help from Volkswagen?

Coinciding with earlier reports, a story from Automobilwoche (via Drive), says the answer may very well be 'yes.' According to the German pub, Wolfgang Duerheimer, head of development at Porsche, has said that a model "significantly cheaper than" the Boxster is a top priority for the automaker. The new car would reportedly be produced in cooperation with Volkswagen, which recently assimilated Porsche into its giant European operations.
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I agree, that's whack...Further killing a brand that used to stand for something. That is all unless VW can somehow not make this a rebadged GTI and have it be a decent auto buuuttt I doubt it. ****ing Peich's...

 

I'm cool with it because I'm sure it'll still be a blast to drive and it'll be that much closer to something I can afford in the short term.

 

Why not make a VW speedster with a Porsche engine? Even if the engine is a 4-banger it would be much better for both. Just like the evo engines in Harley-Davidson or some boats running with BMW or VW engines. Don't make a 4 banger P-car, not worth it. I am sure the GT2 owner is happy to wait in line to get his car back from service behind the guy who just bought a $40K 4-banger arguing over the $29 wiper blades replacement he did not authorize.

 

because no one in the states will buy it.....

 

Well the Harley with the Porsche engine sold great .... saved Harleys a$$

 

I sell VWs.....and some '08 R32s took forever to get rid of. sure they're all gone but not before 0% financing or a $2000 rebate was implemented

so let's say the price point for this car is $40k, it'll be much easier to sell 5000 of these cars a year under Porsche

 

Of course it will be easier to sell them with a P label, but at what cost to the Brand? SUV, then 4 door sedan; now Subaru Wxi competitor. Nice trend for the 911 maker.

 

... and then they will produce crap like this. A 4-banger for about $40k, call it the 356 speedster with $20k PCCB