Porsche 988

[*Guderian*]

Porsche Cars North America CEO Detlev von Platen has announced an entry-level model is not being developed.

Lately there have been rumors about a new base model from Porsche commercialized with the "718" moniker but now the company has announced there won't be a sub-Boxster model. After many discussions, Porsche has decided it's not the right time to create a smaller and cheaper alternative to the Boxster/Cayman duo and added the company's entry-level offering is actually represented by the pre-owned program.

von Platen refused to talk about the prospects of a "Ferrari fighter", although reports have been circulating about a 600 bhp flat-eight quad turbo Porsche 988 to compete with the 458 Italia. In addition, he didn't say anything about a smaller Panamera which has been reportedly delayed until 2019.