I'm sure many of you have heard about this in that last couple weeks. This is interesting, because there is on market gap for a mid engined supercar in that range, so, in my mind, that leaves one thing. A much needed GT car from Porsche, targeted right at the Ferrari FF/599. I wrote about it on my blog:

http://mindovermotor.com/2011/07/21/...needs-filling/

what do you guys think of this? Should they make a sort of 918 Jr. or should they fill a huge gap in their lineup?

 

I think there is a mid engine gap. Let's say I am a shopper weary of the 911s dated interior, thunderous ride, and rear engine dynamics. I have nowhere to go. Lambo has no dual clutch, some obscenely bad angles, and is a spine bender if you're over 5'10". Ferrari is not making manuals, remains fragile and pricey, is too heavy, and, worst of all, unobtainable.
Glad to have McLaren on the scene.

I don't know much about front-mid platforms but that might be a market P could tap.

Whatever Porsche marketing says, the 918 is an overpriced technology mule. Awesome look though. How much for one with a supercharger instead of batteries?

 

918 is going to be ultimate Pcar for sure...but I gotta say with McLaren's new car that is a great middle priced supercar...Porsche needs something and I agree they need a mid engine maven to compete with McLaren over the next few years...

 

Sell the 918 without hybrid features for an absurd as opposed to obscene $. Then make a 2 door and convt version of pana. That should plug all the holes in line up