He believes it is possible. Porsche is even talking about it.

The 909 Bergspyder, which weighs in at 384 kg (847 lbs), will be remembered as the Porsche’s heaviest car. There was also the 718 Formel 2, which weighed in at 456 kilograms (1,005 lbs). To keep the weight at a remarkable low 640kg (1,410 lbs), we must not forget about the 356 SL and its aluminum body. These three examples are only three of the many Porsche expertise in lightweight sports cars. The company’s head designer would love to channel this expertise towards the creation of a new back–to-basics model.

Michael Mauer, speaking with magazine said that he would love to build a new pure sports car. We’ll see. There’s a lot of discussion. It’s possible, especially if you use new materials.” He then mentioned the 550 Spyder, one of the company’s earliest attempts, and how he would like a modern version of the 1950s roadster.

Porsche’s closest offering today is the 718 BoxsterT. However, at 1,335kg (2,943 lbs), this car is far from the lighter models of yesteryear. Despite all the safety regulations, crumple zones and airbags, it’s unlikely that any automaker will ever build those cars again. It is possible to trim down the Boxster to its essentials, and make it smaller.

Mauer has a plan for a sub-718 Boxster with a lower price that will appeal to purists. We can’t help but wonder what Porsche might come up with. Lamborghini was another member of Volkswagen Group. In 2010, a track-only Sesto Elemento weighed in at 999kg (2,202 lbs). It was made by carbon fiber dipping the Gallardo.

Porsche is concerned about weight. The company has acknowledged that the Cayman and electric Boxster are hampered by heavy batteries. The company has not yet made a decision to remove the combustion engine from its entry-level sports cars. To learn more, Porsche is testing prototypes of electric Boxsters. The Macan is preparing to embrace an future.