http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/11/2013-porsche-boxster-unveiled-with-more-efficiency-performance/ press release.... As mentioned in the earlier thread it still reminds me of the MR2, which is not a good thing. That said, (chestnut?) brown does seems to work on it, but not urine yellow IMHO... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
funny, when the MR2 Spyder came out everyone said it looked too much like a Boxster things have come full circle...
I cannot tell whether this is an upgrade or not. I guess, like most cars, I'll have to wait to see it in person to make a judgment. Mark
As a Boxster owner now for 8.5 years, I think they evolved it nicely through the years. For the most part these photos show all nice changes. I like the larger air intakes, they've really grown during each generation.
Not a fan of the Mr2 square headlights... I'm guessing they did it because they pushed the wheelbase out and it changed the angle of the front fender? Side scoop in the door reminds me of the 1980's when car companies all started putting the word "turbo" on the side of their sports cars, because it was the trendy thing to do. The NSX square door scoop has been added to so many car since 1991 that its starting to look like a trend that car designers add-on when they run out of original ideas. I think the boxster/cayman looked too much like the 911, and the big side scoop is a way to visually separate the two lines going forward. Image Unavailable, Please Login
The MR2 comparisons are (unfortunately) legit. The spy shots of the new Cayman look much better than the Boxster to my eye. Also note that Porsche sh*tcanned Michelin in favor of Goodyear for the 991, Boxster & presumably the Cayman.
I like it. To the "it looks like this," "it looks like that," commentary that comes with any new car I say... Balderdash. I'd still rather a 911, however.
I like the hell out of it. HUGE improvement over the shapeless hole in the side of the car that was used for cooling. Intake reminds me of a toned-down 918 intake. It's a beautiful car. (toyota is ill-proportioned and awkward, despite the scoop)...
It sure looks a heck of a lot like the MR2 in pictures. I'm hoping it doesn't in the flesh. Not that I don't like the MR2, I think it is great looking, but I would hate for the new Boxster to have derivative styling. I actually love the look of my '06 Boxster S. The car reminds me of the old Spyders and is extraordinarily well packaged. As a performer, it is damn near perfect too. My only gripe is that, for me, driving a regular production Porsche is a forgettable experience. They don't need to give these cars better performance, better stats, or more luggage space. They need to give them some more soul and a little more edge, but then the same holds true IMHO with all modern sports cars. Unfortunately, nobody listens to me Image Unavailable, Please Login
It's more aggressive than the previous model. It could be Porsche is trying to make it more masculine so people stop referring to it as a girl's car.
... and I think it works. They share elements, but the Boxster is a much more graceful composition. The MR2 is a brick with some surface details tacked on in that awkward Japanese fashion. I didn't like the new Boxster at first, but I'm coming around...
Nothing wrong with being a girl's car. BTW the "girl" is my wife. 2011 Boxster S 315 bhp with sports exhaust. Life is good. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nothing at all! The favorite 'girl's' car in our household is the Mazda Miata. My kids have had three so far and one is owned by my decidedly masculine son. My daughter, on the other hand, has a tricked out MazdaSpeed Miata and she can out drive many guys on this forum. It seems we've lost the sense of what true sports cars are all about. Status and appearance seem to have overtaken performance and driving pleasure as determining factors in judging the merits of an automobile. And what's wrong with girls liking high performance cars? Look out, that car growing in your rear view mirror may be driven by a woman who is about to blow you into the weeds!
All the boxsters look better than all the 911s every step of the way. the latest iteration is no exception IMVHO.
The original design looks much better... it flows better. With Pcars , they always look better in person, so let's see... Porsche (VW) is making the Boxter/ Cayman take the 911 place and the new 991 be the GT car and not the sport car that the 911 use to be. If you like light and quick steering cars... get the the Boxter and be happy.
Point well made, but what I hear from some porsche insiders who have driven the new 991S, it is 100lbs lighter than the old car, with better handling and quicker steering. 0-60 is being reported around 3.6seconds with the 1/4mile in 12 seconds or less. So while it may becoming more of a GT car with its bigger size, better ride and nicer interior,it can still perform like a sports car. At 3200 lbs it is still lighter than most sports cars and it reportedly ran a similar time to the GT3 at the ring.
I was hoping that the one positive of the 911 becoming a boulavadier eas the the boxster/cayman could become the porche sportscar and with it some serious motor. Does not look like either the 911s motor or Gt3 motor is going into the coxster. Pity
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Thx Jason, these pictures on the road give a better perspective....I actually do like it better than the current Boxster and as much as the Spyder and it has a nice, more roomy interior as a bonus. t will be interesting to see how it does on the track and on road tests vs the spyder. Hp is up only 5, but the car is lighter and will probably have spyder like handling in the base cars.
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I like some technology in modern day cars but .... What is this crap ?? The Auto Start Stop function, which is integrated as standard in the new Boxster models, switches off the engine automatically when, for example, you stop at traffic lights, select neutral and release the clutch pedal. The engine will restart as soon as you operate the clutch. This fuel-saving innovation is designed primarily for use in towns or congested freeway traffic. The coasting function available with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) enables you to save even more fuel where the situation allows. The engine is decoupled from the transmission to prevent deceleration caused by engine braking. In this way, optimum use is made of the vehicles momentum, allowing it to coast for longer distances. For example, you may want to slow down from 60 mph to 50 mph. As you ease off the accelerator pedal, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) disengages the current gear automatically and you begin to coast in neutral until you have reached the desired speed. As soon as you operate the accelerator or brake pedal, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) re-engages the appropriate gear within fractions of a second. ============ I can really see some safety issues with this crap ...... just saying .......... .
Exactly my thought.............lower the thing with springs, and you're set. Playing with the "Porsche Car Configurator" tonight. Not buying one, but if I was, a base Boxster with a few interior trim options in Yellow would be my choice for around $66K CAD..........of course, buying a Boxster S with all the trimmings is easily over $90K....which IMHO is ludicrous !! That is used Twin Turbo or 911C4S pricing......... I hate the way Porsche is limiting what options you can and cannot order, without buying some ridiculously higher priced option package first. 4-5 times when I tried to pick something it wouldn't let me, unless I paid thousands more for something else. I wanted Porsche crests on the headrests but can't do it unless I get a full leather interior, painted interior trim panels can't be done without a full leather interior, or you need to buy a package of crap you'd never choose, just to get one option that you want, like heated seats for example, etc.......$770 for a Sirius capable radio is extortion........ 981320 Boxster $56,500 Exterior Colour Convertible Top in Black $0 Racing Yellow $0 Interior Colour leather package with partial leather seats Black $570 Wheels 20-inch Carrera S wheel $3,570 Wheel Accessories XD9 Wheels painted in exterior colour with crests Exclusive $1,630 Interior P08 Sports seats (2-way, manual) $0 XHN Seat belts in Racing Yellow Exclusive $390 Interior Leather Sport Design steering wheel $290 Floor mats with coloured logo and leather surround Exclusive $485 Audio and Communications BOSE® Surround Sound System $1,600 SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio Receiver incl. 3 month trial subscription $770 Destination Charge $1,085 Vehicle price $66,890* *all prices are recommended retail prices of Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. Important Information The vehicle information shown above is the standard specification for this vehicle in Canada. All prices shown are Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. suggested retail prices only. MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for comparison only.
