fritz:
bluelines:

The price difference between the 911 and the Boxster is both genius and ridiculous at the same time. A majority of the components are shared between the cars, including the engine and the gearbox. It does not cost more to build a 991 than a 981.

More ingenious than ridiculous, I think:
-  Without a 981 to increase production quantities and thus reduce costs of common and similar parts the 991 would not be as profitable as it is.
-  Without a very profitable 991 to justify the investment in the complete "9X1 package" the 981 might not be worth building at all. 

Indeed. It is more ridiculous from a buyers perspective, pay 50% higher price to get 10% more car. With the more aggressive and attractive design of the 981 compared to it's predecessors I think the more traditional 991 buyers are warming up to the 981 (especially with today's financial climate).


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