Originally Posted by Incendiary

I was under the impression that the RX400h uses its hybrid system as a mix between providing enhanced performance/acceleration and providing enhanced gas mileage. In other words, the hybrid system was not optimized towards one end of the scale or the other, unlike the Prius (gas economy). In contrast, the GS450h I thought was supposed to be maximized towards performance with gas economy as an afterthought.

I wonder which is causing more consternation among P-car enthusiasts: the "dilution" of the brand by the introduction of the Cayenne or the "dilution" of the brand by a less expensive Boxster coupe. If Porsche introduces a sedan, as they've been rumored to be considering for some time now, I bet the P-car camp will go absolutely bonkers.

Originally Posted by CK6Speed

You know what would really drive them crazy? Letting the Porsche engineers develope the mid engine Boxter to its fullest potential. There are many who agree that the mid engine layout is by far a more superior chassis than a rear engine layout. Image if they threw some of the 911 parts like turbo engine and suspension in the Boxter.