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Originally Posted by kstarnes
I agree 100%. That's why it would be revolutionary to have the conveniences and light-weight AND performance all at a reasonable cost.
I think it is a difficult proposition but not impossible.
The problem may be, as you previously stated, that there just isn't much demand for such a car. I would argue that fuel economy is more likely to drive light weight than performance, but would expect the exotics to lead with a "loaded" performance car which was also lightweight.
Are there any such beasts at car shows or as design studies?
Best,
Kurt
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Porsche could have one model left and dedicated to its roots. 'Ill bet that if GM brought back anything classic as much as it was with the minimum DOT stuff on it, it would sell enough to pay for itself. The marketing effect would be priceless. You think the Mustangs don't put "Ford" in people's mouths? VW didn't hurt itself one bit with the new beetle and I think it's a money maker at that. It's pretty easy to lose a corporate identity these days. Even CocaCola is trying too hard. Don't fuk with the flagship.
Porsche could lose it's identity, but it would have to all but stop production of two seaters. Meanwhile, we just move "forward" with them and their ideas.