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Old 08-07-2008, 02:32 PM
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VW's new 914

Have you guys seen this yet?

Volkswagen has resurrected plans for an affordable, mid-engine coupe and roadster tandem as part of an image-building campaign aimed at highlighting the company's design and engineering prowess...VW is said to have tapped Audi for expertise in aluminum-spaceframe construction.

This link is driving rumors of a possible Audi version of the new coupe and roadster, a so-called R4. This car, which has been rumored for almost two years despite official denials out of Ingolstadt, is described as a cut-priced R8 and likely would run more powerful four-cylinder engines than the VW derivative, with Audi's new EA888-based 211-hp, 2.0-liter TFSI gasoline engine and an upcoming 204-hp, twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter TDI common-rail diesel highly likely.

In another development, VW majority shareholder Porsche is said to have shown interest in the new project, opening the way for a possible resurrection of the 914.



Volkswagen considers a coupe and roadster tandem--again - AutoWeek Magazine

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Old 08-07-2008, 02:59 PM
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Looks like a big Elise or something.
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Old 08-07-2008, 10:35 PM
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The magazine article shows an Audi and something that looks a lot like a Porsche.
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Old 08-08-2008, 01:53 AM
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Its side profile does look like a 914 from the future!

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I like the idea of this car, basically a Cayman/Boxster packaged smaller with a 4 cylinder, but still big enough to be a real car.

But should Porsche offer a version? I've owned 3 968's and a 951, so I'm not one of those with 'real Porsche' hangups. My concern here is, what would Porsche add to it, and at what price? Before proceeding, they should review their Cayenne/Toureg experience (VW came out the loser on that one).
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I like the idea of this car, basically a Cayman/Boxster packaged smaller with a 4 cylinder, but still big enough to be a real car.

But should Porsche offer a version? I've owned 3 968's and a 951, so I'm not one of those with 'real Porsche' hangups. My concern here is, what would Porsche add to it, and at what price? Before proceeding, they should review their Cayenne/Toureg experience (VW came out the loser on that one).
Look at it this way. If Porsche offers a 914 then the Cayman/Boxster will not be at the bottom of the pecking order. (I speak as one who has owned a 924 and was once snubbed by a guy who owned a 944. )
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One more thing . . . The Audi version could be a diesel! Now that would be interesting.
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Look at it this way. If Porsche offers a 914 then the Cayman/Boxster will not be at the bottom of the pecking order. (I speak as one who has owned a 924 and was once snubbed by a guy who owned a 944. )

Now isn't that a hoot! Should have told him your car had the same VW door handles that his did!
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But for the mid-engine, it reminds me of the Honda Civic Del Sol VTEC I once owned!
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They need to work on the styling. To me it says "Honda Element Targa".
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Porsche considering 914 revival REPORT: Porsche considering 914 revival - Autoblog
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one more report on 914 revival

Porsche Gets Nostalgic for the 914 and Four-Bangers | Autopia from Wired.com
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