Porsche Boxster Spyder
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CAN less really mean more? In the case of the Boxster Spyder, the answer is a resounding yes.
PORSCHE BOXSTER S
Richard Fiennes goes hooning with 260bhp of mid engined German artistry
PH has carried a review of the S before but with GT3 and GT3RS reviews looming we thought it time to revisit.
The Porsche Boxster S was introduced in 2000 as an answer the Porsche-philes who were asking for more power than the standard-issue Boxster could provide. Porsche offers a very powerful alternative.
With the power boost from its larger capacity engine, the Porsche Boxster S has stepped up a class in performance and now rates as a more serious challenger to the sports car class "heavyweights".
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The 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder would make James Dean proud. Its strength is evident in every aspect of the roadster's drivetrain and performance.
The 2004 Porsche Boxster S is powered by a 3.2-liter engine that generates a stunning 258 horsepower (SAE) at 6,200 rpm and 229 lb.-ft. of torque, with 85 percent of that torque available as early as 2,000 rpm.
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More intimate belongings also have a home of their own in the 2003 Boxster. A 5-litre lockable glove box is now standard along with a couple of narrow lockers behind the seats.
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As I guided the revised Boxster S onto the off-ramp at a not-inconsiderable speed, I instantly concluded that Porsche's engineers have switched from coffee to amphetamines.
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Engine
2.7L displacement double overhead cam (DOHC)
flat 6 cylinder configuration gas engine
24 valves variable valve timing
228 hp @ 6300 rpm 192 ft-lbs. @ 4750 rpm
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Porsche Boxster Spyder: 'Less is more' takes on a different meaning in this Boxster. In fact, the Spyder will occupy the top rung of the Boxster pricing ladder, but as with the Subaru you definitely get more value for your dollar.
Porsche Boxster S
Porsche's roadster has been a favorite for a long time. It's got lineage and family good looks to spare. You are already aware of my roadster fetish, even if the Porsche six isn't inline.
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Standard equipment
power-reclining Alcantara-insert bucket seats, air conditioning, power top with heated glass rear window, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, interior air filter, ...
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The goal for the new Porsche Boxster series was to amplify its distinctive good looks and achieve perfection through evolution, not revolution.
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The two new models, the Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport, develop 303 bhp (223 kW) from 3.4 litres, eight horsepower more than the respective S models.
The NHTSA conducts comprehensive vehicle crash tests for all models, resulting in the following 2007 Porsche Boxster safety ratings listed below. View rollover ratings, and impact ratings from front and side crashes.
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The automotive press has always considered the Porsche Boxster a great sports car, but after test driving the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, reviewers are floored.
To this day, I have not driven a Lamborghini, but I am working on it. My most memorable cars to drive so far have been the Audi R8, Ford Model T and the Porsche Boxster S. I love my job - and not a lot of other people can say that?!
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A AMG model was added in 2002, with a 354 hp supercharged version of the 3.2 L V6. This SLK 32 AMG was the best-performing SLK ever, and was a direct rival of the BMW M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S.
car magazines to accelerate from Zero-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, which is slightly quicker than its main rivals, the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG and Porsche Boxster S. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h).
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