New Porsche 929 ?
Dec 3, 2010 | 01:29 PM
#11
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Very interesting information:
New Porsche supercar for Detroit
Porsche is lining up a new supercar, closely linked to the hi-tech 918 Spyder hybrid, to mark its return to the Detroit motor show in January.
Sources in Germany say the centrepiece of the Stuttgart firm’s appearance at Detroit will be a “spectacular new concept that points towards a future roadgoing model”. It’s thought the car will share some key components, including elements of its platform, with the 918 Spyder, the star of the Geneva show earlier this year.
No details of the car have been released, but it’s possible that Porsche is planning to capitalise on high demand for the 918 by fast-tracking a more conventionally powered ‘halo’ model to market.
Porsche has been absent from the Detroit show since 2006. But it is returning this year as part of the ever-expanding Volkswagen Group line-up.
New Porsche supercar for Detroit - Autocar.co.uk
New Porsche supercar for Detroit
Porsche is lining up a new supercar, closely linked to the hi-tech 918 Spyder hybrid, to mark its return to the Detroit motor show in January.
Sources in Germany say the centrepiece of the Stuttgart firm’s appearance at Detroit will be a “spectacular new concept that points towards a future roadgoing model”. It’s thought the car will share some key components, including elements of its platform, with the 918 Spyder, the star of the Geneva show earlier this year.
No details of the car have been released, but it’s possible that Porsche is planning to capitalise on high demand for the 918 by fast-tracking a more conventionally powered ‘halo’ model to market.
Porsche has been absent from the Detroit show since 2006. But it is returning this year as part of the ever-expanding Volkswagen Group line-up.
New Porsche supercar for Detroit - Autocar.co.uk
Dec 3, 2010 | 03:33 PM
#13
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No, problem with the browser.That car looks great. As for future Porsche's (near future), we can expect a front engined GT coupe, and for this rumored sportscar, I'm guessing it will be $200k light weight Spyder type car to directly rival the Ferrari 458. That means the top of the line 911's might be slower than they are now, but I'm sure Porsche would love to have multiple rival cars...
Whatever is planned for January, I can't wait. But, that article also makes it sound like Porsche isn't going to build a limited 918 Spyder, but a very similar car for low volume yet standard production. Cool!
Last edited by Carrera; Dec 3, 2010 at 03:36 PM.
Dec 3, 2010 | 03:59 PM
#14
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I don't think that they would make the 911 any slower. What would be the incentive to buy a new car over an older model?
Dec 5, 2010 | 08:48 PM
#20
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Bloomberg article confirming a "spectacular" model for the Detroit show.
Porsche Will Introduce Model at Detroit Auto Show After Four-Year Absence - Bloomberg
Porsche Will Introduce Model at Detroit Auto Show After Four-Year Absence - Bloomberg