2011 Porsche 356 'Baby Boxster' Concepts

Nicknamed by some people in the "new 356", mid-engine machine will not, however, basement bargains to be a model, although the initial rumors to the contrary. Given the final green light, will cost from around £ 33,000 in cash today. In contrast, 356 is expected based on the new steel and aluminum platform that is being developed by Audi for the R4 itself mid-engined sports car. Working in the R4 already well advanced, and it was due to be launched in June 2011. However, the version of Porsche cars, which will not arrive before the end of the year 2012, is expected to be significantly different.

Apart from the unique style inside and out, 356 is also expected to be one of the first Porsche will be equipped with forced-induction flat-four engine is currently under development. This unit will also help ensure the Porsche and Audi have sharply different character, although both cars have the same basic architecture. This is also the possibility that Porsche will share with Audi's longitudinal transmission unit used for the 911 and Boxster are considered too expensive.

This engine is expected to be good for around 250bhp. It's almost the same as today's entry-level Boxster, although the fuel economy would be better. However, there is little chance that the 356 and Boxster will clash because, according to one of the rumored product plans, the next generation Boxster and Cayman can be moved sharply upscale.