Ohhh let's hope not ! Rendered speculation: Porsche hatchback based on VW Golf

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#31

03-04-2009 | 06:04 PM

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That is rad! I would buy one as a commuter and if it had rear wheel drive it would be even cooler. I still think a new 914 would be the coolest thing ever, with a 2.0t engine in the middle.

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03-04-2009 | 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigE

They would be starting with a Golf with a listed curb weight of 3,162 lbs. Getting down to 2,500 - 2,600 would be very expensive, especially the way Porsche likes to shed weight on its cars - GT3, GT2, etc.

A Golf has all kinds of extraneous crap. All their going to start with are the hard points. All the switchgear, seats, drivetrains, brakes, etc. will be from Porsche. Like I said, a Cayman is a larger car than this concept and it weighs in the 2800 lb range. VERY possible...

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03-04-2009 | 08:04 PM

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I really hope they can pull the concept off properly. I am envisioning a $35k to 40k price point for entry and S models.

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03-04-2009 | 08:21 PM

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Me too, BigE!! It would be killer. Perfect daily driver...

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03-05-2009 | 12:41 AM

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Looks like an FX35. Chris, you would know.

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03-05-2009 | 05:27 AM

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Pfftt... I had a 45.

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03-05-2009 | 07:45 AM

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Pfftt... I had a 45.

Dammit, I keep forgetting your baller status. Stupid memory.

#38

03-05-2009 | 07:52 AM

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The only hatchback I'd rock.

I would definitely "rock" one of these if they were available in the US.

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03-05-2009 | 08:30 AM

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All this continuous brand dilution seems to bother me but the more I think about it I am overreacting lol, ahhh hell bring it on little porschey

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03-05-2009 | 11:56 AM

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All this continuous brand dilution seems to bother me but the more I think about it I am overreacting lol, ahhh hell bring it on little porschey

I think you are forgetting the way Porsche started. Back in the 60's a normal blue collar working man could buy a new 356, then Porsche had the 912, 914, 924, and 944.

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