Porsche adds Spyder variant to Boxster range
The Boxster Spyder is Porsche’s lightest car, at just 1,275kg. That’s probably just around 75kg heavier than my BMW E30 3-Series.
It is a tribute to the Spyder nameplate that’s been used on various cars in Porsche history such as the 550 Spyder and the RS Spyder. It will be the third variant in the Boxster range, joining the existing Boxster and Boxster S models.
The Porsche Boxster Spyder has two bulges on the single piece rear lid, something that the regular Boxster does not have. The bulges make it look rather Carrera GT-ish. It’s got the same engine as the Boxster S, a 3.4 liter boxer yet is lighter than the Boxster.
Power is up 10 horses from the Boxster S engine at 320hp, and when mated to the PDK double clutch transmission and equipped with the Sports Chrono Package, 0 to 100km/h takes 4.8 seconds.
What I’m curious about though is what makes the Boxster Spyder lighter than the Boxster and the Boxster S. They probably removed the folding mechanism for the soft top roof, which means it’s manual now. Porsche’s press kit does not mention what else is gone.
Look after the jump for a hi-res photo gallery and a video.
November 9, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
1st!!!
1Malaysia rocks!!
November 9, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
Taste aku nie, but i will not buy or used it until i have at lease RM10,000k in my acct.
November 9, 2009 @ 2:08 pm
Looks better than the normal Boxster but they should also change the front to make it look more menacing.
November 9, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
so… what is the point of having boxter anyway.
November 9, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
pertamax gan!
November 9, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
Er…I don’t think this has a roof…….or at least be considered one. More like a canvas tent top for emergency use.
November 9, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
Things that can be removed without people noticing.
Airbags…unless crash then people will know.
Aircond compressor unit. Drive with top down will be cold and fast so don’t need.
Spare tyre, first aid kit,all those tools that come with the car.
Or maybe the mirror is made out of plastic
November 9, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
the roof looks weird when folded…..nice car tho
November 9, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
another Porsche that look like a Porsche. Maybe another century to get a new design team that like radical design to design a Porsche, exp Carrera GT.
November 10, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
Pretty lil thing.. 320hp aint bad. Wish I could afford one for my wife. I’m a GTR man myself hehe..
November 11, 2009 @ 12:50 am
sweet
cool
truly spyder
November 11, 2009 @ 2:38 am
nice! porsches drives like a dream!