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Old 07-26-2016, 11:34 PM
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Default Next Spyder /GT4 to be NA Flat Six

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Old 07-27-2016, 01:35 AM
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Time to sell

Problem is, Porsche will just one up us again. I guess I will learn to be content and enjoy the Spyder as we know it today, which is a damn fine automobile that will always be an amazing drive no matter what future iterations materialize.
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"The Boxster Spyder and the [Cayman] GT4 have been very successful in the market, and we did not know before, because we had not launched both models, and the result has been really, really excellent. So that showed us that there is a specific market. The customer likes this kind of Cayman and Boxster, very sporty, very powerful expression. “

It must have taken some serious marketing research to discover that Porsche customers like very sporty and powerful cars. Well done!
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If they incorporate the 718 front end, not so good.
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Saw my first 718 parked near my apartment today. Glad I went with the Spyder. But to each their own...
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Given that the next GT3 will be priced out the ocean...I'm actually not too upset if they stick with N/A.
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You just ruined my day; I wanted to put the 3.0L in the 718. hmmm...unless it's a scare tactic?!
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You just ruined my day; I wanted to put the 3.0L in the 718. hmmm...unless it's a scare tactic?!
Only one way to find out.
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One can only hope.
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This has never been a question, at least to me. But, the evidence is getting stronger. It's a done deal. The real question is, will it be a GT? Everyone has a view on this topic. I am betting it will be! It ought to be!



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