5 Dream Models We Wish Porsche Would Put Into Production

From a revived 914 to a Rolls-Royce Cullinan fighter, Porsche has plenty of options.

A few weeks ago, we reported on speculation surrounding new Porsche models up until 2022. Among this list, many of the models we have been dreaming Porsche would build were discussed. As it's futile trying to predict the future, we wanted to speculate on some dream Porsche models that we would like to see from the German automaker. We like to think that at least one of them will be green lit for production.

Porsche 718 Cayman RS

Rumors have been circulating of imminent replacements for the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder, which will be based on the new 718 platform. The old GT4 and Spyder were great cars, but they were slightly limited by tall gearing as to not embarrass the 911. We hope Porsche finally lets the 718 Boxster and Cayman live up to their full potential with the 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3. The 500-hp mill will likely be detuned for the 718 twins, though we'd love to see an RS version with the full 500 hp. The last GT4 and Spyder were manual only, so we'd like to see the manual remain as an option with the addition of a PDK.

Porsche 911 Safari

Porsche has seemingly stretched the 911 range to fill every conceivable segment. Recently, a new trend has emerged on the aftermarket to build off-road safari versions of old 911 models. Pictured here is a 1973 SC, which was modified by Eric Brandenburg. Leh Keen has also been producing awesome Safari 911 cars, including one for the Smoking Tire's Matt Farah. Porsche should get in on the game and build its own Safari 911.

Porsche 928

One of the rumored models in the Porsche pipeline is a Panamera coupe, which would revive the 928 nameplate. We'd love to see a comfortable four-seat GT from Porsche, as the back seats in the 911 are more of a fancy parcel shelf than actual chairs. Toss in the 680-hp drivetrain from the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, and the 928 could be one of the ultimate GT cars on the market.

Porsche 914

One of the least likely models on our list would be a revived 914. Porsche built the 914 from 1969 to 1976 with either a flat-four or flat-six engine. We understand that Porsche is a prestigious brand, but the four-cylinder Macan shows an attempt to offer an affordable model. Even a base 718 with 300 hp costs $55,300, which is pretty expensive. Load up a 718 and it's easy to approach six-figures. We'd like to see Porsche introduce a model below the 718 called the 914, with around 200 to 250 hp and a well-balanced mid-engined layout.

Porsche Cayenne Three-Row

The Porsche Cayenne is a great SUV, but as we have learned from other automakers, buyers really want to have a third row. We think Porsche could make the Cayenne even more popular by adding a three-row version or creating a separate SUV model to slot above the Cayenne. This model could carry a more expensive starting price tag and focus on luxury to compete with cars like the Range Rover SVAutobiography and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

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Production Version Of The Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Is Coming

It's just the first of future Mission E variants.

Take one look at the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept and it’s pretty clear it’s not your typical concept design study, but rather a nearly finalized production design. This makes sense because, according to Bloomberg, the Mission E Cross Turismo is slated for production. The four-door wagon/crossover likely won’t be ready to go until sometime after the production-spec Mission E sedan, due for the 2020 model year, goes on sale.

As we reported last week about the fact the Mission E all-electric platform has also been designed to accommodate a coupe and convertible, Porsche is about to unleash even more EVs and plug-in hybrids within the next few years. At a press briefing last Friday, CEO Oliver Blume reiterated the automaker intends for about a quarter of its global deliveries in 2025 to either be full-electric or plug-in. Launching the Mission E Cross Turismo is simply a no-brainer. Porsche is in an excellent position these days to heavily invest in battery technology, and has already doubled its electric car development budget to $7.4 billion by 2022.

When you’re the Volkswagen Group’s most profitable brand by return on sales, the money is clearly there for future investments. Last year, for example, Porsche’s global sales increased by 4 percent and its operating profit rose by 7 percent. This rapid growth indicates to Porsche that customers are more than willing to buy Porsches that are not 911s or 718 Boxsters and Caymans. In fact, the Macan SUV played a major role in those stellar sales figures. While not everyone was thrilled with the Mission E Cross Turismo, Porsche is apparently confident it’ll sell well, although it won’t be the brand’s first SUV/crossover EV. That honor is expected to be given to an electrified version of the Macan.

Porsche realized a few years ago that because of tightening emissions regulations it had no choice but to invest in battery tech. "For the next 10 years, Porsche is banking on three pillars: optimized combustion-engine cars, plug-in hybrid models and purely electric-powered sport cars," Blume said in a speech at the company's Stuttgart headquarters. "The world's regions are developing differently. Therefore, we're preparing to be as flexible as possible."

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5 Dream Models We Wish Porsche Would Put Into Production

From a revived 914 to a Rolls-Royce Cullinan fighter, Porsche has plenty of options.

A few weeks ago, we reported on speculation surrounding new Porsche models up until 2022. Among this list, many of the models we have been dreaming Porsche would build were discussed. As it's futile trying to predict the future, we wanted to speculate on some dream Porsche models that we would like to see from the German automaker. We like to think that at least one of them will be green lit for production.

Porsche 718 Cayman RS

Rumors have been circulating of imminent replacements for the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder, which will be based on the new 718 platform. The old GT4 and Spyder were great cars, but they were slightly limited by tall gearing as to not embarrass the 911. We hope Porsche finally lets the 718 Boxster and Cayman live up to their full potential with the 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3. The 500-hp mill will likely be detuned for the 718 twins, though we'd love to see an RS version with the full 500 hp. The last GT4 and Spyder were manual only, so we'd like to see the manual remain as an option with the addition of a PDK.

Porsche 911 Safari

Porsche has seemingly stretched the 911 range to fill every conceivable segment. Recently, a new trend has emerged on the aftermarket to build off-road safari versions of old 911 models. Pictured here is a 1973 SC, which was modified by Eric Brandenburg. Leh Keen has also been producing awesome Safari 911 cars, including one for the Smoking Tire's Matt Farah. Porsche should get in on the game and build its own Safari 911.

Porsche 928

One of the rumored models in the Porsche pipeline is a Panamera coupe, which would revive the 928 nameplate. We'd love to see a comfortable four-seat GT from Porsche, as the back seats in the 911 are more of a fancy parcel shelf than actual chairs. Toss in the 680-hp drivetrain from the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, and the 928 could be one of the ultimate GT cars on the market.

Porsche 914

One of the least likely models on our list would be a revived 914. Porsche built the 914 from 1969 to 1976 with either a flat-four or flat-six engine. We understand that Porsche is a prestigious brand, but the four-cylinder Macan shows an attempt to offer an affordable model. Even a base 718 with 300 hp costs $55,300, which is pretty expensive. Load up a 718 and it's easy to approach six-figures. We'd like to see Porsche introduce a model below the 718 called the 914, with around 200 to 250 hp and a well-balanced mid-engined layout.

Porsche Cayenne Three-Row

The Porsche Cayenne is a great SUV, but as we have learned from other automakers, buyers really want to have a third row. We think Porsche could make the Cayenne even more popular by adding a three-row version or creating a separate SUV model to slot above the Cayenne. This model could carry a more expensive starting price tag and focus on luxury to compete with cars like the Range Rover SVAutobiography and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

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Production Version Of The Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Is Coming

It's just the first of future Mission E variants.

Take one look at the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept and it’s pretty clear it’s not your typical concept design study, but rather a nearly finalized production design. This makes sense because, according to Bloomberg, the Mission E Cross Turismo is slated for production. The four-door wagon/crossover likely won’t be ready to go until sometime after the production-spec Mission E sedan, due for the 2020 model year, goes on sale.

As we reported last week about the fact the Mission E all-electric platform has also been designed to accommodate a coupe and convertible, Porsche is about to unleash even more EVs and plug-in hybrids within the next few years. At a press briefing last Friday, CEO Oliver Blume reiterated the automaker intends for about a quarter of its global deliveries in 2025 to either be full-electric or plug-in. Launching the Mission E Cross Turismo is simply a no-brainer. Porsche is in an excellent position these days to heavily invest in battery technology, and has already doubled its electric car development budget to $7.4 billion by 2022.

When you’re the Volkswagen Group’s most profitable brand by return on sales, the money is clearly there for future investments. Last year, for example, Porsche’s global sales increased by 4 percent and its operating profit rose by 7 percent. This rapid growth indicates to Porsche that customers are more than willing to buy Porsches that are not 911s or 718 Boxsters and Caymans. In fact, the Macan SUV played a major role in those stellar sales figures. While not everyone was thrilled with the Mission E Cross Turismo, Porsche is apparently confident it’ll sell well, although it won’t be the brand’s first SUV/crossover EV. That honor is expected to be given to an electrified version of the Macan.

Porsche realized a few years ago that because of tightening emissions regulations it had no choice but to invest in battery tech. "For the next 10 years, Porsche is banking on three pillars: optimized combustion-engine cars, plug-in hybrid models and purely electric-powered sport cars," Blume said in a speech at the company's Stuttgart headquarters. "The world's regions are developing differently. Therefore, we're preparing to be as flexible as possible."

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Porsche Speedster Concept Is A Go For Production

Classically styled but technologically advanced, this may be the most desirable 991 yet.

When it comes to 70th birthday presents, the Porsche Speedster Concept was a particularly good one. Initially presented in Zuffenhausen on June 8 in 2018 to coincide with the exact date seven decades ago when the very first Porsche 356 received its operating license, the 911 Speedster was a fully driveable concept that many suspected would enter limited production.

Well, Porsche has just released a second Speedster Concept just in time for the Pairs Motor Show and officially confirmed that it will indeed put it into production, 1,948 units in total, to coincide with its anniversary date.

The nod to Porsche’s history continues with the Guards Red paintwork that adorns the new Porsche Concept Speedster II, a color used on the 1988 911 Speedster. It is perhaps not surprising that this model will be the first car to be offered with the new Heritage Design Packages too.

This exclusive accessory line by Porsche Exclusive will allow for an even higher degree of personalization for 911 models. The concept car’s body is based on a Carrera 4 Cabriolet but borrows its chassis, drivetrain, and gearbox from the GT3. Most importantly, the naturally-aspirated 500 horsepower flat-six engine and six-speed manual transmission are also borrowed from the GT3.

Both Speedster concepts share this basic layout, however the Guards Red example featured here has red-tinted daytime running lights, 21-inch wheels and a black leather interior with red highlights.

A lightweight Tonneau cover can be erected over the car in case of rain but we doubt many owners will be taking their limited-edition Speedsters out in inclement weather. Production is slated to start in 2019 and as with most limited-edition Porsches, it's best to get in line before they are all gone.

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Porsche 911 Speedster Looks Production Ready On Nurburgring

We knew Porsche would put it into production.

Earlier this month, Porsche showed off the 911 Speedster Concept: a topless version of the beloved GT3. Though it was only a concept, a new Speedster has been rumored for quite some time, and Porsche revealed a lot about the car's performance. The Speedster has been spotted testing at various points in the development cycle, and now the car has been seen lapping the Nurburgring looking pretty darn close to production specification. So what can we expect from the swan song of the 991.2 generation?

For starters, this is the first time that we've seen what will likely be the production roof without any camouflage. The concept version didn't show any images of the roof, and earlier test mules sported a more conventional convertible top. This roof looks like the real deal, and reminds us a lot of the roof on the Boxster Spyder. Like the Boxster Spyder, the 911 Speedster's roof will probably be manually operated to save weight. This test mule also shows off a large rear spoiler, which appears to be power adjustable. The spoiler will likely rest flat on the deck lid when not in use, then deploy when the car reaches a certain speed or the driver pushes a button.

We expect to see a full reveal of the Speedster next month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For now, these spy shots give us a pretty good idea of what the the car will look like, and we already know that it will be powered by a 4.0-liter 500 horsepower flat-six from the GT3.

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