Rumors Persist of Sub-918 Porsche Supercar

Since shortly after the announcement of the 918Porsche 918 Spyder Gen.1Germany, 2010 > present1 Version
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, there have been rumors that PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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is planning a sub-918 car that would bridge the monetary gap between the 911 Turbo and 918. Even though neither of these cars is even on sale yet, it appears that Porsche really is looking into the future. 

According to Porsche CEO Matthias Müller, the company is trying to account for a mid-engined car between the two very expensive models. The yet-unrealized Porsche would cost between €300,000 and €400,000.

There are definitely roadblocks to this plan. First, that price point is basically the same as the AventadorLamborghini Aventador LP ...Italy, 2011 > present55 photos
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from now-parent VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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. Second, are there really buyers who will feel like a 911 Turbo is not enough car, but a 918 is too expensive? Also, Porsche is becoming a higher volume automaker; is there an argument for another niche sports car when it can make so much more money from the MacanPorsche MacanGermany, 2013 > present1 photo
and CayennePorsche Cayenne Gen.2Germany, 2010 > 201727 versions
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.

This sub-918 sports car is still at least three years away before we would even see a concept; so do not get your debit card ready quite yet. 

"The next Panamera will wear a sportier design and its silhouette will be closer to that of a coupe. This will leave room in the lineup for a wagon similar to the Sport Turismo concept that bowed in Paris," said Müller.

Source: Left Lane News