Porsche has announced the introduction of its new Boxster, which arrives wearing an all-new body and a completely revised chassis. Available in both Boxster and Boxster S forms, the car features new flat-six engines with direct injection, and together with a considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, widened track and larger wheels, promises a new level of driving dynamics.
Styling-wise, the Boxster now has shorter front and rear overhangs, a significantly forward-shifted windscreen, flatter silhouette and expressive edges. Inside, the passengers are enclosed by a new fully electric hood, which now dispenses with a compartment lid for the convertible top when stowed.
The interior of the new car reflects the new Porsche outline, with its distinctive centre console – originating in the Carrera GT – improving ergonomics. There’s also more space for the driver and passenger.
In terms of engines, the Boxster’s 2.7 litre mill – which is based on the 3.4 litre engine of the Boxster S – offers 265 hp, which is 10 hp more than its larger capacity predecessor. As for the 3.4 litre unit in the Boxster S, there’s 315 hp on call, five horsepower more than before.
Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard, with the seven-speed dual-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option. Performance specs include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds for the Boxster and 5.0 seconds for the Boxster S.
Equipment levels on the Boxster include an Alcantara interior, 18-inch alloy wheels, Auto stop/start and Sports mode, remote control hood operation, audio CD with a 7-inch colour touchscreen and a universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity. Meanwhile, the Boxster S adds 19-inch alloy wheels, partial leather interior and Bi-Xenon headlights.
New to the car is the Sport Chrono Package option featuring Dynamic Transmission Mounts. Also new in the Boxster is the option of Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), with a mechanical rear limited slip differential.
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This is how it’s done, proper blending old elements with future. Toyota seriously needs to learn this..
Toyota MRS front view esp the headlights
not same la bro. this Porsche Boxster much beautiful la compare to MR-ass!
wah! finally, they made the ugly car look sexy!
agreed. the earlier boxsters never seemed to quite catch it but this one is simply so much better.
not overpriced but yet, classy and sporty at the same time.
how does auto stop start work, i know push start buttons but auto?
It’s a technology to save fuel. While you are halted in front of traffic lights (or just plain stationary), it will shut off the engine and when you wanna go, it on the engine again.
It’s different function than start button, bro.
Go test drive a Honda Insight, it has start/stop enabled. It’s pretty basic technology and I’m surprised that you can save 10% or more fuel on average.
Ahhh ok, i know about this, i’ve driven cars with that
Err.. the Honda Insight starts with just the electric motor. Not rocket science and its not quite the same thing as in the Porsche. The Insight is in fact more inconvenient. AC is fully electric which means when the battery levels drop and you’re stationary, you’re stuffed quite literally while you wait for the engine to charge up the batteries.
AT version?
i usually hate porsche cars (with exception of carrera gt) due to its round headlight resembling old cars, but after panamera onwards there’s no such headlight anymore. new cayenne looking super hot. congrats on porsche design team! two thumbs up! love it…
yup, porsche finally dumped vw beetle headlight…
Anyone else see a hint of a Toyota MR2 in that first pic?
I’d buy one just for those vents above the air cond vents…. looks soo cool…
Nice rear……
Yeah they’ve finally got this absolutely spot on. A definite head turner!
I can see still the same design and start to feel bored.