If you’re after a super-cool car, a classic that will leave everybody in jaw-dropped amazement, it’s hard to walk past a Porsche 550 Spyder – even a replica version commands respect. The 550 is the car that James Dean famously crashed back in 1955, taking his life. The example you […]
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Porsche ‘919’ name registered for trademark
Porsche has filed to register the ‘919’ name for trademark, suggesting a production model using the badge could be on the way. The question that’s on everyone’s mind is, what model will it be? (Rendered image only, not of an actual model) Porsche is planning to launch four new models […]
Porsche 551 spyder ‘baby Boxster’ put off until 2017 – report
Porsche has apparently pushed back the release of a new Porsche 551 spyder, also known as the baby Boxster, until 2017. The new model won’t be based on the Volkswagen Bluesport platform. According to a recent Automobile Magazine report, Porsche is worried about launching too many new vehicles at once. […]
Porsche 550 ‘baby Boxster’ on hold – Porsche CEO
Speaking with a German magazine, Porsche CEO Mattias Muller has expressed plans for the Porsche 550 ‘baby Boxster’ could be put on hold as the company reassesses the viability of the entry-level model. Porsche is worried that introducing a model below the Boxster could impair the brand’s image. Muller said […]
Porsche Ferrari 458 rival to use upcoming Audi R8 platform
The speculated upcoming Porsche Ferrari 458 rival, or whatever it ends up being called, will apparently share the same platform as the upcoming Audi R8, under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. A large proportion of the new platform will be made from carbon fibre. In December 2010, Volkswagen Group announced plans […]
New Porsche 550 Spyder ‘baby Boxster’ to get four-cylinder 911 engine
As previously reported, Porsche has confirmed a new Porsche 550 Spyder (nickname) ‘baby Boxster’ is on the way. Information has now come through that Porsche is working on the ‘baby Boxster’ engine, which will be a new four-cylinder boxer item. Full details and specifications haven’t been finalised yet but according […]
New Porsche 550 (551) Spyder confirmed by Porsche CEO
Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller recently expressed interest in creating a modern take of the Porsche 550 Spyder which he says could be called the Porsche 551 Spyder. The car will be a retake on the original Porsche 550 which was an open-top sports car made famous by James Dean. Porsche’s […]