In addition to this sad news for Porsche owners (who may, from one point on, find themselves not to be as unique), the German manufacturer is also said to plan and incorporate Audi's 2.0 V-6 TFSI engine, the one found on the TT, in its own Boxster.
By doing so, the price of the Boxster may be brought down from around $65,287, where it stands now, to some $56,154. The move will also make the Boxter the first Porsche to have a lower than 200g/km emission engine.
Don't give up hope yet, though. According to Michael Macht, production chief at Porsche, a car priced at less than $50,000 is not in the company's best interest. He told Autonews, while speaking about Porsche's possible involvement in Volkswagen's Bluesport project, that "the price segment under 33,000 euros ($46,327) doesn't fit our business model and market positioning."
So, tough luck for those who while reading the beginning of this piece jumped for joy. You will never see a $20,000 to $30,000 Porsche. The target price for the entry-level Porsche is above $50,000.
As for the entirely new entry level model, the Bluesport may very well be the future car's forefather. As you know by now, the looming merger between Porsche and Volkswagen will open new possibilities for both manufacturers. Should it still take place.
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