Just thinking out loud here...
This may be a little off topic, but as a general fan of the newer cars (but definitately
not a fan of Porsche's deliberate power restrictions) I've come up with a new line-up for Porsche. So, without further ado...the 2007 Porsche line-up:
Cayman - 3.0 - 3.2 H6 w/250-275hp (the entry level sports coupe) - $45 - $50k
Boxster - 3.0 - 3.2 H6 w/250-275hp (the entry level sports convertible) - $50 - $55k
Cayman S - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (the high end sports coupe) - $70k
Cayman RS - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (lose about 300 - 500lbs! - sharper tuned motor, etc.) - $75 - $80k
Boxster S - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (the high end sports convertible) - $75k
Carrera / Carrera 4 - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (the high end GT) - $75k - $85k
Carrera RS - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (lose about 300 - 500 lbs! - sharper tuned motor, etc.) - $75 - $80k
Carrera Convertible / Carrera 4 Convertible - 3.8 H6 w/360hp (the high end convertible GT) - $80k - $90k
Turbo Carrera - 3.8 H6 Turbo w/450 - 500hp (the really, really high end GT!) - $100k
Cayenne - 4.5 V8 w/375hp - $60k
Cayenne Turbo - 5.0 V8 w/500 - 550hp - $100k
Notice I dropped a "base" Carrera and the V6 and one of the Turbo Cayennes. Keep in mind, I feel the mid-engined cars aren't getting their fair shake, and I'm convinced that even if they do, there will still be those who "need" the 911. I also think the 911 is becoming / has become more of a GT car, and while that probably doesn't suit well with the purists, it gives a legitimate reason to keep it in the line-up if the mid-engined cars are more for the "sportsman". I think this is the direction the cars are headed now, so why not just put them there? I would agree that if the 911 becomes more of a GT, it may need about 10 more hp above the lighter "sports coupes" to help with the extra weight.
I have of course added RS models of both the brilliant Cayman S and the Carrera, but don't expect them to be any cheaper (even if they have less equipment, etc!). And of course, I'd love for all the prices to be cheaper (esp. for the entry level cars), but I tried to suggest something somewhat realistic.
What do we think? ..should I work for Porsche?
