<p>"I can well imagine that a modern version of James Dean's famous Porsche would please our clients," Mueller said. "I am fascinated by the idea of reviving this technical legend."<br />The 550 Spyder was built between 1953 and 1957 and was the car Dean was driving at the time of his fatal crash in September 1955.<br /><br />A remake, which Mueller said could be the 551 Spyder might "not be a retro car, but a two-seater convertible would suit us nicely."<br /><br />It would have to be priced to attract new customers, the Porsche head added.<br />The least expensive Porsche at present, the Boxster, has a minimum price of USD 71,000 according to the company's website.<br /><br />For long an exclusive auto for wealthy clients,Porsche is targeting annual sales of 200,000 vehicles by 2018, double the forecast for this year.<br /><br />Mueller said the automaker's budget for research and development would grow by 50 percent meanwhile, as Porsche sought to offer a total of seven models, compared with four at present.</p>
<p>"I can well imagine that a modern version of James Dean's famous Porsche would please our clients," Mueller said. "I am fascinated by the idea of reviving this technical legend."<br />The 550 Spyder was built between 1953 and 1957 and was the car Dean was driving at the time of his fatal crash in September 1955.<br /><br />A remake, which Mueller said could be the 551 Spyder might "not be a retro car, but a two-seater convertible would suit us nicely."<br /><br />It would have to be priced to attract new customers, the Porsche head added.<br />The least expensive Porsche at present, the Boxster, has a minimum price of USD 71,000 according to the company's website.<br /><br />For long an exclusive auto for wealthy clients,Porsche is targeting annual sales of 200,000 vehicles by 2018, double the forecast for this year.<br /><br />Mueller said the automaker's budget for research and development would grow by 50 percent meanwhile, as Porsche sought to offer a total of seven models, compared with four at present.</p>