Should porsche bring out a new model

[Gary C]

Just thinking aloud.

Should Porsche bring out a new model to sit above the 911.

Thinking of a roadgoing take on the GT1 to take Ferrari head on.

 

[DelbertW]

Good question

When an R8 is termed a Supercar and a 911 as a Sportscar then Porsche should take note.

Something between 911 and Carrera GT would do nicely.

 

[SteveMorrow]

Definitely.
Who could resist a car with a shape like the GT1 and performance to match? Not that I could afford one myself but I don't like to be selfish.

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: DelbertW
When an R8 is termed a Supercar and a 911 as a Sportscar then Porsche should take note.

I agree with the sentiments but don't Porsche already have one..?

The GT2 and Turbo? or is the terminology different for them?- I'd certainlly have them in if not above the R8...

garyw

 

[944s2]

Within the Volkswagen empire I wonder what politics would come into play Lamborghini's, Audi R8's then a Porsche with a big V engine from I wonder where

 

[okellyt]

A mini Carerra GT Flagship, mid engined pure drivers car would be a nice halo car circa £150 - £200k - it would keep the 911 fans happy by not overly messing with the 911 but perhaps attract the attention of potential buyers who might criticize Porsche for not being modern enough/ leading edge .

Mind you I couldn't afford one and would still aspire to a 911 Turbo

 

[hdoherty]

guys,
gt1 incredible, carrera gt and porsche 911 turbo are the masters. r8 give me a break . its a pig with aliminium ears and sound s like it.

 

[Gary C]

ORIGINAL: garyw

ORIGINAL: DelbertW
When an R8 is termed a Supercar and a 911 as a Sportscar then Porsche should take note.

I agree with the sentiments but don't Porsche already have one..?

The GT2 and Turbo? or is the terminology different for them?- I'd certainlly have them in if not above the R8...

garyw

But can a 911 derivative keep the mantle at the top of the supercar pile.

While I view the GTR's time around the ring with a bit of suspicion, should cars like this be anywhere near Porsche's top line models.

For me, a road going GT1 would be perfect. Retains a (maybe tenuous) link to the 911 (which the Carrera GT never really managed) with all the dynamic advantages.

We should start a campaign !

 

[Alex L]

Yup if Porsche would bring out a mini Carrera GT then I would be all over it! CGT is just too pricey and too raw for me (I'd like the security of PSM as a safety net please).

The CGT was IMHO the last good looking car Porsche designed so it would be nice to have something that looks very similar.

By the way, I would personally categorize:

Porsche Carrera/GT3 - sports-car
Audi R8 V8 - sports-car
AM V8 Vantage - sports-car
Porsche Turbo/GT2 - super-car
Audi R8 V10 - super-car
AM V12 Vantage - super-car
Lambo LP560 - super-car
Ferrari F430 - super-car
Porsche CGT - hyper-car
Lambo LP640 - hyper-car
Ferrari Enzo - hyper-car
McLaren SLR - hyper-car

Nissan GT-R - super-car killer (but not a super-car)

Generally speaking, approx:

<500bhp and cost <£100k = sports-car
500-600 bhp and costs £100-200k = super-car
>600 bhp and costs >£200k = hyper-car