Porsche Confirms 550 Spyder
It’s official, the new 550 Spyder will be a “revival” of Porsche’s open-top 2-seater, and may even replace the current Boxster. CEO Matthias Mueller told a foreign newspaper the German auto maker is “mulling a revival of the classic 550 Spyder.” He added the 2-seat racer could very well be less expensive than the current Boxster model. This goes in line with previous news that Porsche is looking to produce a less-expensive line of cars, in order to attract a wider audience.
“I can imagine that such a modern version of the famous ‘James Dean’ Porsche would be well-received by our customers,” said Mueller in a story published last Thursday.
The car is rumored to be scheduled for launch in 2014, and would come equipped with a rear-mounted turbocharged 1.6 liter engine, capable of producing 197 bhp. The starting price for this new entry-level Porsche will around $8,000 less than the Boxster.
Source: WCF
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