MKSGR:

Somehow, the recent news on the 918 is no big surprise... It was quite obvious from the start that the concept was focused on political correctness and "ecological" aspects - not 100% on performance. The problem is that you cannot sell such a car with such an enormous weight in a situation where competitors offer much more attractive and faster cars Smiley The press reviewers who praise the low fuel consumption don't pay 800k for a sportscar. You need to convince enthusiasts to spend the money. And you can only do this with performance arguments. You need to offer a competitive car - not a car which will be much slower than a P1 or LaFerrari Smiley

I still don't understand this whole political correctness and the ecological aspects but you are right, those who can afford these cars are annoyed by the limitations due to the "ecological" aspects and those who cannot afford the car and surely will never consider buying one, actually praise how much ecological spirit Porsche shows. Smiley

This is why Porsche should offer the 918 with e-mode and a clubsport version without the batteries/e-mode at the same price. May the customers choose from both, this would surely help them a lot with potential customers.


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4