i am really interested to see where this was going... Called PCNA on friday and spoke to someone "will remain nameless"... They stated that Porsche has spoken about it... Something like a 944turbo model idea... It would be for around the 100k dollar price range if it does happen... But when asked about a test mule... They said "NOT AT ALL"... If such a car was going to come out it would be very HUSH HUSH...

They stated that VW is trying to push marketing onto Porsche.. Thats why the Cayanne was created... Also thats why the new 4 door GT and Sedan are being tested as we speak... He also noted that VW told Burgatti that in the next 2 to 3 years they "MUST" have an 80k (or less) version of the Veryon...

If it does happen it will be a late 08 model for sure... As right now Porsche has WAY TO MANY cars coming out for 07 already.. That being said this is the line up for things to come... Turbo S, Turbo Cab, Turbo (with option X50 package), GT2, GT3, GT3 RS, Cayman (non S), New Cayenne (all models S, Turbo, Turbo S), two versions of the sedan a GT version and a standard version... In retro-spec... Porsche is bring out the Line UP of the decade this comming year...

My only questions is who wants to help donate to the "Me_Qwkr foundation for a full Porsche 07 line-up"... I promise for your contribution you will be giving a great home for a Porsche such as a GT2, Gt3RS or even a Turbo... As we all know Porsche is a horrible disease... It can lead to horrible things such as: Cries of joy, Screaming, INsanity, compulsive-ness, family fights, loud noise and many other symptoms. In over all by donating to this GREAT cause (better than jerry lewis..heck in over 20years billy still is in a wheel chair...) one if not many people will gain from this... We at the "Me_Qwkr foundation for a full Porsche 07 line-up" look to making society better by having more Porsche's on the road and having less Garage Queens... SO please send all checks, money orders, Credit card numbers and of couse CASH to:

Me_Qwkr....

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Porsche built a 944Turbo in 88 (s) and 89 that competed with (and in some tests was better than) the 930 at the time. With that said, I don't think we would see a Cayman Turbo coming but if it does it would be sick.

 

I just think that a Cayman Turbo with supposing 350+ hp would influence the 997 sales cause people would probably think...Why should I buy a 997 when I can get a Turbo Cayman for 100k? that's my opnion on the matter...but you are still right thinking people would be interested in the 997

 

I thought the same thing and I agree with you on this. Porsche had a similar dilemma with the 928 once upon a time. Interesting excerpt from wikipedia I read recently:

The 911/928 debate

There is some amount of debate regarding the 928 and how it really fit into the lineup against the 911. Most sources, including the Porsche factory and "Project 928" book by Julius Weitmann and Rico Steinemann, maintain that the vehicle was designed to be Porsche's most well-rounded flagship model, that it was to be their top of the line vehicle and that 928 was designed to replace the 911 like it had replaced 356. However, some people still feel that the 911 was a better sports car than the 928, which combined what its designers felt were the best features of both a sports car and a grand touring car. As such, some people continue to argue that the 911 was never really challenged for top spot in the lineup, as they consider the 928 to have been marketed at a different customer base and was therefore neither competitive with the 911 nor totally capable of supplanting it.
This point of view becomes problematic when examining the facts; in the hands of very skilled driver similar vintage 911 could out-perform the 928 on-track, although the 928's more predictable nature, more "friendly" dynamics, even 50/50 weight distribution and more powerful V8 engine meant that in most cases it proved a competent on-track match for the 911, and was easily capable of out-accelerating all but the 964 generation 911 Turbo, which is notoriously difficult to drive at the limit. This performance, combined with the 928's longer list of standard features, more compliant highway ride and the comfort level necessary to be driven for hours on end without fatiguing the driver made it a solid entry as Porsche's best all-around vehicle and most certainly competent to replace the 911 as Porsche's flagship.

 

The part of out accelerating all but the 964 generation 911 Turbo makes no sense though. The 78-82 928 were pigs and not as fast (acceleration) as the 911 Turbo of the same vintage. The 83-86 928S's (32v) were pigs and not as fast as the Carrera of the same vintage and definately not faster than the 911 Turbo then. The 928s4's were pigs, same outcome. The 928Gt's and GTS's of the 90's, same thing, they were never ment to be an acceleration machine. They were always a grand touring car (a nice one at that) but never competition to the 911's IMO. It was a car that Porsche produced for almost 20 years because there were people that were buying them. I do agree that once is was released in 78 it WAS suposed to replace the 911, but the purists would have never allowed it. (The same way that a Cayman or other Porsche model with the engine in the front or middle of the car will never replace the 911).
With that said, there are some sucessful 928 PCA club racers around that do very well once they take some pounds off the 928.

 

Very well put, your statement above should end the debate then.

 

A Cayman with performance equaling or bettering my GT3. Where do I sign and how much do you want for a deposit?

 

+1

I don't care what Porsche says today. There word is good for about 6 months, from what I have seen. Then all bets are off.

If Porsche can find a way to convince themselves they will make money on something, they will do it. Only monetary concerns protect the 911, not Porsche company loyalty. If they decide they can make money with a turbo cayman, and it won't cost them more in other sales, they will make it. Period.

I just want them to race the dang thing. If Caymans start winning races, it will be amazing how fast 911 die-hards start taking notice and buying caymans. Nothing sells like success.