{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Porsche Trims the Fat, Goodwood Comes to America, and 911 Alternatives on a Budget","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-trims-the-fat-goodwood-comes-to-america-and-911-alternatives-on-a-budget","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pcartalk/EP279_Everyone.mp3?dest-id=1215116","description":" Porsche Trims the Lineup, and We Called It  Porsche is streamlining, and the rumor mill says the Taycan, Cayenne Coupe, and possibly the 718 Boxster and Cayman are all on the chopping block, with the 911 lineup likely losing some variants too. Nobody is going to shed a tear over the Taycan, and the Cayenne Coupe will get a few mourners at best, but losing the 718s would sting for a lot of enthusiasts. The funniest part is that we have been saying Porsche needed to do exactly this for a while now, both recently and way back, so either they are finally listening or somebody at Weissach has really good podcast recommendations.  Goodwood Is Coming to America  Goodwood Festival of Speed just wrapped and it remains the single best car event either of us has ever been to, hands down. The big news out of this year's event is that Goodwood is officially bringing the festival to the US, though details on location and format are still under wraps. Given how protective Goodwood is of its brand and how much work they have put into building that reputation, there is no chance they phone in the US version. Our money is on a West Coast location, and the hill climb has to be part of it, because without that centerpiece it just is not Goodwood anymore.  What Else Gets You Close to a 911?  With 911 pricing where it is now, we went down the rabbit hole of what else out there gets you in the neighborhood without the Porsche premium. Nothing replicates the rear-engine layout or that specific balance, but a few cars get close in spirit. The S2000 AP1 is a blast, 2,800 pounds, high-revving, gutless on torque but rewarding on balance with true 50/50 weight distribution, though clean examples are climbing in price fast. The GT350 is the consolation prize with more muscle, 526 horsepower at 8,250 rpm out of that flat-plane V8, but it is a heavier car at 3,750 pounds with a 54/46 split, so stick to the later models since the early ones had documented engine issues. Then there is the F87 M2, 3,450 pounds, 365 horsepower with real tuning headroom since it is turbocharged, 51.9/48.1 balance, sitting in that 35-50k range. And we had to talk about the clown shoe, the BMW M Coupe, which barely counts as a real production run but has earned full cult status anyway.  Grab a drink, settle in, and we will see you next time. Full event calendar is always up at pcartalk.com, and if you want more, find us at Patreon.com/pcartalk and @pcartalk.  Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik."},"annotations":[{"id":493575,"startTime":65.4,"endTime":105.3,"type":"concept","title":"trimming their lineup","url":"/glossary/trimming-their-lineup","quote":"Porsche has actually made the announcement that they are going to be trimming their lineup... It was just saying this is what we're looking at trimming.","canonicalId":"concept:trimming-their-lineup","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Trimming their lineup” means a manufacturer plans to reduce the number of models it sells—often by discontinuing certain cars or scaling back availability. 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The hosts are saying Porsche may remove it from the lineup, so it might not be sold anymore (or not as widely).","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2024_Porsche_Taycan_(80831).jpg","sourceStartTime":76.9,"sourceEndTime":112.9}},{"id":493577,"startTime":132.5,"endTime":137.4,"type":"term","title":"drivetrain","url":"/glossary/drivetrain","quote":"So drive train, all that stuff's the same, but another body mold.\n\nSo that one, a little surprising, because I would say that they sold,","canonicalId":"term:drive-train","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Drive train” is the set of components that deliver power from the engine to the wheels, typically including the transmission, driveshafts, differential(s), and final drive. 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It’s built to feel sharp and balanced when you drive it, and it’s part of Porsche’s 718 model line.","imageAttribution":"多多123 (CC BY 4.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY 4.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2018_Porsche_718_Cayman.jpg","sourceStartTime":321.5,"sourceEndTime":333.0}},{"id":493581,"startTime":628.7,"endTime":628.7,"type":"car","title":"911","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"/images/cars/porsche-911-press.jpg","quote":"if you don't even sell the chassis anymore, so you want to funnel all those people into a 911, so you're telling me the guy used to be really jazzed up about a GT4 or 4 RS.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 is the brand’s core sports-car platform, and in this segment it’s described as the “funnel” destination for customers when other limited trims (like GT4/RS variants) aren’t being produced or sold in the same way. 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Here, the host is saying Porsche may be trying to steer people toward the 911 when other special versions aren’t available, but that could make some buyers leave the brand.","imageAttribution":"Porsche Newsroom","imageSourceUrl":"https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/products/911.html","sourceStartTime":628.7,"sourceEndTime":628.7}},{"id":493582,"startTime":636.0,"endTime":636.0,"type":"car","title":"GT3","url":"/cars/porsche/911-gt3-cup","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/Geneva_MotorShow_2013_-_Porsche_GT3_Cup_1.jpg","quote":"His only option now is 3 RS or GT3.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911gt3","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Porsche GT3 refers to the 911 GT3 track-focused model line, typically built for circuit use with a performance-oriented suspension and aerodynamics. 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