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Old 08-18-10, 10:17 PM
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The next-generation Porsche Boxster will get a longer wheelbase and measure nearly 173 inches long (4394.2mm) overall, British magazine Autocar says on its Web site.

Why is the Boxster growing? To create room at the bottom of the Porsche lineup for a new two-seat model based on the Volkswagen BlueSport concept shown at the Detroit auto show in 2009, the report says. The current Boxster is 4342mm long.

VW needs Porsche and Audi to sell versions of the BlueSport, along with a VW version, to make the project financially viable.

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Old 08-18-10, 10:22 PM
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A bigger Boxster can work if they keep the car lightweight.

Otherwise, what's the use?
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Old 08-20-10, 12:09 PM
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I don't like what I'm reading so far (about these changes to Boxster)....
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VW needs Porsche and Audi to sell versions of the BlueSport, along with a VW version, to make the project financially viable.
Perhaps the FT-86 can be made a little more affordable if they can make a Lexus version out of it too?
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I do not believe the Boxster wheelbase will change
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