The following-generation all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman might type the premise for a plethora of sports activities automobiles throughout the Volkswagen Group’s huge array of manufacturers.
A supply has instructed Autocar the Volkswagen Group is contemplating utilizing the brand new Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman platform for revivals of the Audi TT and Volkswagen Scirocco, in addition to a flagship Cupra mannequin based mostly on the DarkRebel idea.
At present the German automaker is contemplating growing coupe and convertible variations of the Audi TT, in addition to Volkswagen Scirocco and Cupra DarkRebel three-door hatchbacks.
Each the Volkswagen and Cupra would journey on longer wheelbases, liberating extra inside house for again seat passengers.
Up to now the one autos authorised for manufacturing are the Porsche 718 Boxster convertible and 718 Cayman coupe. Ought to the Scirocco and different autos be given the inexperienced mild, they in all probability gained’t be accessible till 2028.
It’s believed preliminary investigations into the TT and Scirocco revivals started not lengthy after when Oliver Blume — previously Porsche’s boss — took over as Volkswagen Group CEO in September 2022, with the brand new CEO preserve to maximise part and manufacturing sharing to enhance economies of scale among the many firm’s constellation of manufacturers.
After Andreas Mindt left Bentley to change into the Volkswagen model’s chief designer at first of 2023, his workforce got here up with design proposals for the Scirocco which drew heavy inspiration from the unique automotive, which was launched in 1974 and styled Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Porsche is presently arduous at work on a brand new electrical sports activities automotive structure, which is believed to be based mostly on a modified model of the Platform Premium Electrical (PPE) that’s being developed along side Audi.
PPE underpins the not too long ago revealed second-generation Porsche Macan, and as its soon-to-be revealed sibling the Audi Q6 e-tron. The structure may also be discovered beneath the upcoming Audi A6 sedan and wagon.
With a view to make the PPE setup extra appropriate for electrical sports activities automobiles, the next-generation Boxster/Cayman may have its battery pack positioned alongside a centre tunnel and behind the passenger cabin.
Not solely does this mimic the mid-engine structure of the present petrol-powered automobiles, however means the automobiles may have a decrease flooring top, door sills and seating place in comparison with common electrical automobiles whereas retaining a conventional sports activities automotive profile.
The British journal claims the brand new Boxster/Cayman platform could be stretched to accommodate totally different wheelbases and observe widths, and can assist each single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive drivetrains.
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