Does Porsche Still Need To Build Sports cars?
About this episode
A lively discussion centers on whether Porsche still needs to focus on building sports cars to maintain its brand identity. The hosts reflect on PCA's 70th anniversary celebrations, share insights from recent events, and debate the future of Porsche amidst market shifts towards SUVs and EVs. They express concerns about the diminishing presence of affordable sports cars and the implications for enthusiasts. The episode features engaging anecdotes, insights on Porsche's strategic direction, and a look at the balance between profitability and preserving the brand's sports car legacy.
On this episode, which was recorded prior to the announcement that Porsche was repositioning its model lineup, we discuss whether or not Porsche needs to continue to build sportscars or will the cross overs and SUV’s suffice? We chat about the challenges Porsche leadership will be facing in the coming years and what can be done to keep the company heading in the right direction. Plus, we review the recent PCA Open House that celebrated 70 years of PCA. There’s also some Porsche news we cover as well as the upcoming unStock event and a PCA video update.
Porsche Carrera GT
"...out for us that we reserved spots for. We had the Carrera GT. We had an ST."
Porsche 914
"...restoring a 944 turbo, need a trim piece for your 914 or searching for something specific for your 911 ..."
Porsche 911
"... 914 or searching for something specific for your 911 SC, either way, Auto Atlanta has you covered. The..."
Porsche Macan
"...ir number one seller is a, you know, the SUV, the Macan, right, or was a Macan, and that's what people ar..."
Porsche Boxster
"...ago, we were under the impression that the Macan, Boxster EV would swoop in and we would see how awesome it..."
Porsche Cayman
"... about an exact date of when we're going to see a Cayman or Boxster EV. I don't even see him testing on th..."
Volkswagen Tiguan
"...ill be. What are we talking about? Like a Porsche Tiguan or something? I mean, essentially, yeah, front-wh..."
Volkswagen Golf
"... make this other fill-in SUV. Yeah, just lift the Golf R, call the kid. Well, I'm getting this feeling t..."
Boxster S718 Boxster
"... bigger stretch to buy a 911 than it is a base or S718 Boxster came in. I could see myself doing something like ..."
Porsche 904
"...t they dumped on everybody in Porsche Unseen, the 904 living legend or whatever the, you know, the V2, ..."
Volkswagen XL1
"... making it. I think somebody has supplied them an XL1 and it's someday that will be an actual car that ..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...ars? I mean, once in a while, that you do capture lightning in a bottle. Porsche did it with the Speedster."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"... and the brother would want. It would be like the Miata when the Miata came out. Everyone wanted one and ..."
Porsche Cayenne
"... tell, the average person has a hard time telling Cayenne years apart. McConn years, the different generati..."
Tesla Roadster
"...ing to be the first EV sports car since the Tesla Roadster. Let's face it."
Chrysler Voyager
"...he badge on it like a Volkswagen did with the the Voyager, not the Voyager, the caravan called it there. I ..."
Honda Prologue
"...y happened? Do you have you heard about the Honda Prologue? Yes, it's GM."
Chevrolet Blazer EV
"...buy this Honda Prologue and it's a GM. And it's a Blazer EV. It's a Blazer EV."
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