Here are a few spy pics of the new Boxster coupe.
Those pics have been around for a little while now. But I like the look of it alot better than the 911. Then again I was never a fan of the 911.
Sign me up! Ive always loved the boxter and I damn near bought a 01 Boxter S awhile back, but Id definitely pick one of these up.
Seeing those photos reminds me more of the VW Karmann Ghia. I'd like to see it make an updated comeback.
But they gotta do something about swapping that Kohler towel bar on the back end that someone had left over from their bathroom remodel job...
FROM RENNTEAM---------------------------------------------------------- Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will launch the new Boxster on 27 November 2004. The 2.7 litre six-cylinder engine will then have 176 kW (240 HP), 8 kW (12 HP) more than previously. The performance of the Boxster S, which will be launched simultaneously, has also been increased from 191 kW (260 HP) to 206 kW (280 HP), while cubic capacity has remained unchanged at 3.2 litres. The Boxster needs only 6.2 seconds to spurt from 0 km/h to 100 km/h, while the Boxster S manages this in 5.5 seconds. The basic model clocks up 256 km/h and consumes 9.6 litres Super Plus, in line with the EU standard. The maximum speed of the S variant is 268 km/h, while average consumption is 10.4 litres (EU standard). The Boxster intends to extend its leading position in the roadster segment, by offering even greater driving pleasure while providing more active and passive safety. Larger wheels and a wider wheel alignment clearly emphasise the further development of the body form. At the same time they symbolise the increase in performance of the two models. The new front clearly shows the relationship with the 911 series but still features the typical Boxster face. The new lighting concept with the separation of main headlamps and front lamps with integrated fog lamps is characteristic of this. When viewed from the side, the larger air vents before the rear axle, the bold door sills, the larger window in the transition from the B-pillar to the roof and the newly designed, larger rims are dominant. The 2.7 litre version now has 17-inch wheels as standard, while the Boxster S features 18-inch wheels. In the new Boxster power is transmitted by a revised five-speed manual transmission and by a new transmission box with six gears in the S model. The gearshift had been revised for both transmission variants so that shift travel is now considerably shorter. Both vehicles can optionally be equipped with a five-speed Tiptronic S transmission. Boxster is the first roadster in the world to secure passengers against lateral impact using head airbags. In combination with a thorax airbag, which is concealed on the outer side of the backrest, the airbag shoots out from the side window rail of the door and provides a very high level of protection for the head. The basic price is EUR 37,000 for the Boxster and EUR 44,100 for the Boxster S. In Germany, prices (including VAT and country-specific requirements) are EUR 43,068 for the Boxster and EUR 51,304 for the Boxster S. Adjusted for fittings, the new models are offered nine percent (Boxster) and six percent (Boxster S) cheaper on the euro markets compared to the previous generation. In the USA, the price for the Boxster is USD 43,800 and USD 53,100 for the Boxster S (excl. tax). The models will be launched on the US American market on 15 January 2005. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Good point, this car is closer in spirit to the early 911's than the modern 911 is, why pay all that extra when you have all you want here?
I made the mistake of buying a Boxster S after having had 5 previous 911's. It's not IMO a 911 rival at all. What it is 'tho is a VERY good , reasonably cheap sports car. In it's market vs MB SLR, BMW Z4, S2000 i think it's the car to beat.
I think it looks great - although I'll admit I'm shocked by the abundant use of 997 parts! I mean, I know that the current Boxster is like 40% 996 bits, but I'm surprised they are continuing to produce so similar looking $45k and $85k cars. I like the head airbag idea - on many of these little cars if you're 6ft or more your head hovers next to the pillar... I have bad thoughts of a side hit swinging my head into a pillar and crushing my skull.
Sorry Tony, what i meant was the original 911's late 60's early 70's, i believe you owned the later model 911's, the boxster has nothing in common with the new versions, IMO the latest 911's are no longer sports cars but more GT cars.
I thought the idea behind the new Boxster was to make it look less like a 911. To me it looks closer than ever. Anyway, I like the interior a lot more than the current boxster.
Cant wait for Porsche to go retro oh wait BWAHHH HA HA HA!!! How can you if your styling hasnt seen any changes since the last Blitzkrieg!! Errr I just see a VW!! Ok before you Flame me P-Fans! I have to admit that I have never driven nor do I plan to drive (With exception to the CGT) any sub-super-car-Porsche for fear that I will end up buying the D@mn thing! (Aesthetics aside, I would purchase solely on reliability and performance) Now Begin The FLAME JOB!!! BRING IT ON!!! VW ERRRR I MEAN PORSCHE LOVERS!! PD
Oh i don't know about that. Take out both the driver & passenger seat & drop in a piece of plywood with some carpet stapled to it & add the neccessary suspension upgrades and I think Pebbles would look very sporting in a Boxster. Yeah, that's it. Pebbles gets a Boxster!
