Porsche BOXSTER S SPORT EDITION For Sale

Search the site About us Contact us New car deals Home News Road Tests Launches Features Gallery Insurance Used Cars New Cars ROAD TEST: Porsche Boxster S Sport Edition by Mike Grundon (26 May 2008) View technical info Engine 3387cc, six cylinders Power 295 bhp @ 6250 rpm Torque 251 lb ft @ 4400 rpm Transmission 6 speed manual Fuel/CO2 26.6mpg / 254g/km Acceleration 0-62mph: 5.4sec Top speed 169 mph Price From £42,193.00 approx Release date October 2007 Love this car? Request Brochure Test Drive Best Deals On this latest occasion, the evolution of the Porsche Boxster S has been a quiet and understated squirm of growth and development. All of the practical improvements to the driving experience in the most recent upgrade are utterly marginal so perhaps it's only fair that the under-skin changes are barely reflected by any external bodywork . . . unless you get the Sport Edition, that is. The standard Boxster S is the performance version of the open-topped, mid-engined sportscar we all know and love. It's a thing of fabulous, understated beauty with its smooth and rounded bonnet, its muscular flanks and its big wheels in big wheelarches. Forty grand well spent, says I. However, for a little over £3000 more, you can have the Sport Edition I have outside there now. It has a few extra fins and ripples to show that it's special and the standard inclusion of the best goody in the bag of what are normally add-ons - the Porsche Active Suspension Management system or PASM. More of that in a tick, but first let's prepare the canvas. In 2006 Porsche took the Boxster S and gave it a bit of a going-over. The flat-six engine was bored out from 3.2 to 3.4 litres and changes were made to the valve timing and control mechanics. This boosted the power from 280 to 295bhp, shaved a tenth of a second off the 0-62mph sprint time making it 5.4 seconds, raised the top speed by 2mph to 169mph and paid for it with half a mile per gallon cut from its average fuel consumption. As far as I can make out, the already excellent interior hasn't been touched. Oddly enough I couldn't feel the difference between this and the last model I drove. "Why bother with all the effort for such marginal changes?" you might ask. "Why indeed?" I may answer. Don't get me wrong - the car is fabulous. It has style and class, it feels like a racing car and with the roof back there's a skipload of fun to be had. I've covered several hundred miles of motorway, trunk road and country lanes down through the west country in this one and every mile has brought a smile to my face. As before, I feel I can place it exactly where I want to on the road, it inspires confidence in all driving conditions and, quite frankly, I'm proud to be seen in it. Barring rain, snow or locusts, the roof should be wound back every time you get into the car. You manually unclip it with a handle in the front, then hold down the electric button until it's folded back into the gully behind the front seats. With the Sport Edition this reveals body-coloured rollover hoops which are an interesting adaptation of the normal steel pipes you'd expect. This past weekend has been a cold one, but I've just turned up the heater to pump hot air into my lap, pulled on a woolly hat, clicked the stick into the first of the six gears and shot off into the environment to have fun. Still weighing in at less than 1.4 tonnes, all of it crammed into a car that's small enough to wear like a running shoe and gripped to the road by a comparatively huge rubber footprint, it's a massively enjoyable drive. Pootling along slowly isn't a chore - which is nice when you want to pose down the High Street - but it does remind you it's a sports car in that its steering is stiffer than the hatchback you left home in the garage, the turning circle isn't as tight and the pedals are heavier to operate. I like that feeling - it's the feeling of latent performance, sporting integrity. Anyway, all these things can be said about the current Boxster S, but buying the Sport Edition is not just an act of whimsy or caprice. It's a decision you can make with your heart and defend with your head. The external bits come in what's known as the the SportDesign package which Porsche, tells us, "brings additional racing style to the exterior of the Boxster while reducing aerodynamic lift". Well, never having felt the need for more ground effect in the last model I can't comment on the aerodynamics, but the package includes flared blades on the bottom of the spoiler at the front and a "revised rear apron with diffuser design inspired by the stunning Carrera GT supercar". Basically it's got an arrangement of subtle cut-outs and fins either side of the twin exhaust ports at the back. All of it nicely complements the little wing that rises out of the boot lid when the car reaches speed. It looks good. What more need you say? The best practical bit is the addition of that PASM I mentioned. It has been available in the past as an extra-cost bolt-on, but once you've tried a car with it on, you'll never want to go back. Basically it drops the ride height by 10mm, and gives you the push-button option of selecting a firmer ride if you're . . . er, pushing on a bit. Unlike some systems I've tried, the change in pliancy is quite marked and in a car like this that can be either tooled sedately around the country lanes or hammered into the corners on a track-day, the variety of choice is worth having. So is the Sport Edition worth the extra cash over the Boxster S? Well, yes it is, in my view. Adding up the combined price of the suspension system plus the 19" Carrera alloy wheels alone will come close to accounting for the £3000 difference. You may find you have to take sleeping policemen a little more slowly to avoid grounding the apron at the front, but it looks the business and it still goes like stink. Porsche Gallery Porsche Road Tests More Road Tests Request brochure All the choice and model options delivered straight to you. More info Request test drive Try this car before you buy - get a test drive from your local dealer! More info Find Best Price If you know the car you want, then it's time to find the best deal. 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I'd previously had a 2003 Boxster 2.7 which I'd owned for a year. I'd always promised myself a sports car when I could afford one, and this was the perfect car. However, after a year and 10,000 miles, I was looking for something a bit sportier, and above all, faster! I'd narrowed my next car choice down to a TVR Chimaera or Griffith, and went out one day to look at 6 cars. None of them were what I was looking for. On the way home I popped to the local Porsche dealer to book mine in for a service, and walked away with this!The car is pretty much fully loaded - with the best extra being the Porsche Sports Exhaust! Fantastic! If you have a Porsche and don't have this, get it now! It is a switchable system, but I never ever turned it on the quiet setting - why would you? In fact, after a couple of months, the exhaust developed an irritating rattle as the bypass opened the sports exhaust - the small valve would flap as the exhaust pressure increased. The solution has been to have the exhaust wired open by the OPC - meaning it isn't switchable at the moment, but it has made the exhaust slightly louder as it is on all the time (rather than coming on past 2000rpm). When I come to sell the car on they have agreed to 'unwire' the exhaust, but for the time being I'm really happy with it. The car also has satnav, sports seats, full leather, Bose stereo, phone module, heated seats, phone module etc.I was worried the car would feel too similar to my first Boxster, but I needn't have worried. The 3.4 engine provides so much more power without having to rev it too much, and the whole car feels bigger somehow, more planted. I haven't tried a 911, but the salesman did say he thought the newer Boxsters had moved closer to the 911 range.I took the car to Le Mans in a convoy with some friends. The car was perfect for the trip - comfy enough (much roomier than the old model, important as I'm 6'3) with plenty of luggage space (can't think of many sports cars with this much luggage space), but with enough power and noise (in the long French tunnels!) to make the trip interesting! I'm trying, and failing, to keep the mileage down!Since passing my test I've changed cars about once a year, however I can't imagine changing this any time soon. What else could I replace it with that I'd enjoy this much? Maybe a 355 Spider in a few years... MadRob6 Monday 30th August     Looks great. Those all red rear lights look brilliant. sshenton1975 Monday 30th August     Gorgeous car - was a fan of Porsche myself with a lurvly 911 C4However, 2 years into TVR Cerbera ownership and I 'm not lookin back!!I know the Porsches are amazingly built, but for raw driving pleasure, I would have a TVR. Plus the speed of the lightweight TVRs is incredible.Recently drove a Cayman S at Thruxton - handling was lovely but just didnt feel that "special"Still, enjoy it! It looks fantastic in that colour and the exhaust looks cool OllyHill Monday 30th August     Drove a Chim 450, enjoyed it but wasn't blown away by the drive. Really enjoyed burbling about at low speeds enjoying the noise, but when I had the chance to push on a bit, I didn't feel the same confidence, or enjoyment, that I've had from the Boxsters. I wouldn't rule one out though, def. a car that I'd like to try owning. Or maybe a Cerbera as a sensible family car if I ever grow up! flimper Monday 30th August     Very nice, enjoy vz-r_dave Monday 30th August     So much better than the older ones, I would consider this over most of the 911 line up to be honest. KennyGT Monday 30th August     Proper smart motor mate, I would love one, just hate the image with the boxster (cockster, cant afford a 911, hairdresser etc) but then again thats their opinion and they probably drive something hopeless, anyway all in all looks spot on, enjoy OllyHill Monday 30th August     Only had that a couple of times. Couple of lads in a battered old hatchback asked if I was a hairdresser - doesn't bother me at all. I just smiled at them and let the engine drown them out as I drove off! Totally different in Europe - so many positive comments from the French and Spanish, so different to this country sadly. KennyGT Monday 30th August     Good on you, I drive a cooper s and people say that about the Mini, image etc, but the people who say that drive MG ZRs, "modded" corsas and that "init". Who dont know nowt about cars OllyHill Monday 30th August     Haha I had two MINIs. First one didn't get many comments about, but my second had the full JCW kit on it, with black huge wheels, viper stripes, tints etc. That car got noticed for the wrong reasons - even got moved on from a fast-food car park because they police thought I was there to race... Great cars though! dr_rallye Tuesday 31st August     That's the best looking Boxster I've seen. Very tidy. /goes off to the classifieds... soad Tuesday 31st August     MadRob6 said: Looks great. Those all red rear lights look brilliant.Ditto Happy motoring! Killer2005 Tuesday 31st August     Like that a lot MadRob6 Tuesday 31st August     Just popped to the shops and saw one just like this but in blue, it certainly sounded nice Martin_Hx Tuesday 31st August     Enjoy Big Tav Tuesday 19th October     Nice Boxster mate! Without being rude what does one like that cost? Edited by Big Tav on Tuesday 19th October 12:48 Reply to Topic top   view full website Copyright © PistonHeads.com ® 1998-2009 || Porsche Boxster From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Porsche Boxster Manufacturer Porsche Production 1996–present Assembly Stuttgart, Germany Uusikaupunki, Finland Predecessor Porsche 968 Class Roadster Body style(s) 2-door convertible Layout MR layout Related Porsche Cayman The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first road vehicle since the 550 Spyder that was originally designed as a roadster. The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996 as a 1997 model; it was powered by a 2.5 litre flat six-cylinder engine. In 2000, the new Boxster S variant was introduced with a larger 3.2 litre motor, and the base model received a more powerful 2.7 litre engine. In 2003, styling and engine output was upgraded on both variants. In 2005, Porsche unveiled the new generation of Boxsters: the type 987. The 987 is more powerful than its predecessor and featured styling inspired by the Carrera GT. Engine output increased in 2007, when both Boxster models received the engines from their corresponding Porsche Cayman variants. In 2009, the Boxster models received several new cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, further increasing engine output and performance. Production of the 986 began at the former Porsche 928 facility in Stuttgart, Germany in 1996. Valmet Automotive also manufactures Boxsters under contract to Porsche at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Boxster was Porsche's biggest volume seller from its introduction in model year 1997 until the company introduced the Cayenne sport utility vehicle in model year 2003. The Boxster's name is a portmanteau of the word "boxer", referring to the vehicle's horizontally-opposed or "boxer" engine, and the word "roadster", referring to the vehicle's two seat capacity and convertible top. Contents 1 986 1.1 Limited Editions 1.1.1 550 Spyder 50th Anniversary Edition 2 987 2.1 987 Generation II 2.2 Limited editions 2.2.1 RS60 Spyder 2.2.2 Porsche Design Edition 2 2.3 Boxster Spyder 3 Racing 4 Awards 5 References 6 External links [edit] 986 Porsche 986 Manufacturer Porsche Production 1996–2004 Engine(s) 2.5 L H6 (1997–1999) 2.7 L H6 (2000–2004) 3.2 L H6 (2000–2004) Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual Wheelbase 1997–2002: 95.2 in (2418 mm) 2003–04: 95.1 in (2416 mm) Length 1997–2002: 171.0 in (4343 mm) 2003–04: 170.1 in (4321 mm) Width 70.1 in (1781 mm) Height 50.8 in (1290 mm) Harm Lagaay's Boxster design study stimulated a commercial turnaround for Porsche after several difficult years of falling sales. The visual appearance of the first generation of the Boxster was heavily inspired by the Porsche 356 Spyder and Speedster as well as the Porsche 550 Spyder. The Boxster was released ahead of its big brother, the 996. Through consultation with Toyota, Porsche greatly decreased the cost of manufacture, and introduced large-scale sharing of components between its models. The 986 Boxster had the same bonnet, front wings, and distinctive 'fried-egg' headlight units as the 996. Its original 2.5L M96 engine shared the same architecture with the 3.4L engine used in the 996. Many believe the combination of the new Boxster / 911 styling and the reduced build costs through component sharing saved Porsche from being acquired by another car company. All 986/987 Boxsters use the M96 water cooled, horizontally opposed ("flat"), six-cylinder engine. The M96 is the first completely water-cooled engine used in a production non-front-engined Porsche. In the Boxster the M96 is placed in a mid-engine configuration as opposed to the rear-engine placement in all 911s. The combination of the M96 and a mid-engine layout provide a low center of gravity, smoothness throughout the rev range, near perfect weight distribution, and neutral handling characteristics. Early production M96 engines had a small but significant number of engine failures due to cracked or slipped cylinder liners, but since a minor redesign in 2000 these problems have been resolved. Boxster 986 model history Model year Engine HP Transmission 0–100km/h (60mph) Top speed 1997 2.5L 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) Manual 6.9 seconds (6.7) 240 km/h (149 mph) 2.5L 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) TipTronic 7.6 seconds (7.4) 235 km/h (146 mph) 2000 2.7L 162 kW (168 PS; 228 hp) Manual 6.4 seconds 253 km/h (157 mph) 2.7L 162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) Manual 6.6 seconds 249 km/h (155 mph) 3.2L S 186 kW (253 PS; 249 hp) xx 5,9 seconds 2xx km/h (1xx mph) 2002 2.7L 168 kW (229 PS; 225 hp) Manual 6.2 seconds 253 km/h (157 mph) 2.7l 168 kW (229 PS; 225 hp) Tiptronic S 7.0 seconds 248 km/h (154 mph) 3.2L S 191 kW (261 PS; 258 hp) Manual 5.4 seconds 264 km/h (164mph) 3.2L S 191 kW (261 PS; 258 hp) Tiptronic S 6.1 seconds 258 km/h (160mph) 2004 S 550 3.2L 196 kW (264 PS; 266 hp) Manual 5.7 seconds 266 km/h (165 mph) Boxster S 550 Spyder 50th Anniversary Edition limited to 1953 cars The model received a minor facelift in 2003. The plastic rear window was replaced by a smaller glass window. The interior received a glove compartment, new electro-mechanical hood and trunk release mechanism (with an electronic emergency release in the fuse box panel) and an updated steering wheel. Porsche installed a reworked exhaust pipe and air intake. In addition, the often disliked amber "fried egg" front indicators were replaced with clear indicators. The rear light cluster was also changed with translucent grey turn signals replacing the amber ones. The side marker lights on the front wings were changed as well from amber to clear, except on American market cars where they remained amber. The bumpers were also changed slightly for a more defined, chiselled appearance, and new wheel designs were made available. [edit] Limited Editions [edit] 550 Spyder 50th Anniversary Edition In 2004 the 550 Spyder 50th Anniversary Edition was released, with a production run of just 1953 cars. These were all painted GT Silver Metallic, the same color as the car-show version of the Carrera GT supercar, and had unique cocoa-brown full-leather interior as standard with grey natural leather as a no-cost option. Each car also had special interior paintwork, a high-end BOSE sound system, two-tone grey and silver 18" Carrera wheels (unpainted as another zero-cost option), 5 mm (0.2 in) wheel spacers, the Boxster S sport exhaust, the M030 option sports suspension, and a plate on the center console piece commonly known as the "batwing" showing the production number. Only on the American market cars were the rear turn signals red rather than clear. 50th Anniversary 550 Nose 50th Anniversary 550 Front 3/4 50th Anniversary 550 Rear 3/4 50th Anniversary 550 Cocoa Interior [edit] 987 Porsche 987 Manufacturer Porsche Production 2005– Assembly Finland Engine(s) 2.7 L flat-6 (2005–2008) 2.9 L flat-6 (2009–) 3.2 L flat-6 (2005–2006) 3.4 L flat-6 (2007–) Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 7-speed PDK Wheelbase 95.1 in (2415.5 mm)[1] Length 2005–08: 171.6 in (4359 mm)[1] 2009–: 172.0 in (4369 mm) Width 2005–08: 70.9 in (1801 mm)[1] 2009–: 71.5 in (1816 mm) Height 51.0 in (1295 mm)[1] Curb weight 3,130 lb (1,420 kg)[1] Related Porsche Cayman The second generation of the Boxster (internally known as the 987) made its debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show alongside the new 911 (997). The car became available for model year 2005. In appearance the car remains very similar to the previous generation. The most obvious styling change is to the headlights, which now have a profile similar to those of the Carrera GT, Porsche's mid-engined supercar. The intake vents on the sides of the Boxster are now larger, with more pronounced horizontal slats and are coloured metallic silver, irrespective of the paint colour on the rest of the car. The wheel arches have been enlarged to allow wheels up to 19 inches in diameter, a first for the Boxster series. The most significant updates from the 986 series are in the interior, with a more prominent circular theme evident in the instrument cluster and cooling vents. Porsche claims that the 987 Boxster shares only 20% of its components with its predecessor, despite their being almost identical from the outside. The base engine is a 2.7 L 176 kW (240 hp) flat-6, with the Boxster S getting a 3.2 L 206 kW (280 hp) engine. The Cayman series is derived from the 987. For the 2007 model year the base Boxster received a revised engine featuring VarioCam Plus to provide a 5 hp (3.7 kW) boost (245 hp (183 kW) the same as the Cayman). The Boxster S engine was upgraded from 3.2L to 3.4L, resulting in the production of 15 hp (11 kW) more (295 hp (220 kW) the same as the Cayman S). These upgrades made the Boxster series and the Cayman series equivalent in terms of power. Boxster 987 model history MY 2005 2.7L 176.5 kW (240 PS; 237 hp) 3.2L 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) Boxster S MY 2007 2.7L 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) 3.4L 217 kW (295 PS; 291 hp) Boxster S [edit] 987 Generation II Porsche first revealed the face-lifted 2009 Boxster and Boxster S models at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2008. Both models feature greater power due to an increase in engine displacement for the Boxster and the incorporation of Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) for the Boxster S. Both models are now available with Porsche's new 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual clutch gearbox but come standard with a new 6-speed manual gearbox. Displacement in the standard Boxster's flat-six engine increased from 2.7 to 2.9 liters, increasing power from 245 hp (183 kW) to 255 hp (190 kW). Use of DFI in the Boxster S raised the output of the 3.4 liter engine from 295 hp (220 kW) to 310 hp (230 kW). Cosmetic changes to the 2009 Boxster and Boxster S include new head and tail lights, larger front air intakes with incorporated day time running lights, and an altered lower rear end flanked by twin diffusers. The interior includes the redesigned Porsche Communication Management System as an option with a touchscreen interface to reduce button clutter.[2] Boxster 3.4L in-car acceleration Problems listening to this file? See media help. Boxster 987 Gen II model history MY 2009 2.9L 188 kW (256 PS; 252 hp) 3.4L 228 kW (310 PS; 306 hp) [edit] Limited editions 2008 Porsche Design Edition 2 (North America) [edit] RS60 Spyder In November 2007, Porsche announced a commemorative RS60 Spyder edition of the Boxster to celebrate Porsche's 1960 win in the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida.[3] Only 1960 units in this series are to be produced worldwide, with approximately 800 slated for the U.S. with each model bearing a numbered production badge on the dash. The RS60 Spyder comes in only GT Silver Metallic while the standard interior is Carrera Red leather, with dark gray leather as an option. The RS60 comes standard with 19 inch SportDesign alloy wheels, Porsche's Active Suspension Management System, and a sports exhaust that boosts the engine output to 303 PS (223 kW; 299 hp) . The base price for the RS60 Spyder is US$64,900. [edit] Porsche Design Edition 2 Porsche also announced the production of limited Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2, to be available on October 2008 as 2009 model.[4] It features freer-flowing exhaust, which raises power from 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) at 6250 rpm to 303 PS (223 kW; 299 hp) at an identical 6250 rpm. It came in a unified Carrara White paint scheme with matching white 19-inch wheels, a black and grey interior with white gauges, red taillights and light grey stripes along the entire body. 500 are to be made for worldwide market, with 100 for the U.S. and Canada. The base price for the PDE2 Boxster is US$66,900. [edit] Boxster Spyder Boxster Spyder On November 5, 2009, Porsche officially announced the creation of a new production Boxster which was officially unveiled at the 2009 Los Angeles Motor Show. To be positioned above the Boxster S, the Boxster Spyder will be the lightest Porsche on the market, weighing 2,811 pounds (1,275 kg), a full 176 pounds (80 kg) lighter than a Boxster S. This has been achieved through the elimination of the conventional soft top's operating mechanism, the radio/PCM unit, air conditioning, storage compartments, door handles, cupholders and large LED light modules on the front fascia, although some of these can be re-added to the car in the form of options. The vehicle will ride on a firmer suspension than the other Boxster models, and will also be almost one inch lower in order to have firmer handling. A manually-operated canvas top, sports bucket seats and two signature humps running along the back of the vehicle provide characteristic design elements. It will offer a six-cylinder boxer engine with 320 horsepower (239 kW; 324 PS) and 273 lb·ft (370 N·m) of torque (a 10 hp (7.5 kW) increase over the engine in the Boxster S and the same engine used in the related Cayman S), with manual transmission as standard and Porsche's PDK dual-clutch gearbox as an option. The vehicle will be released worldwide in February 2010 as a 2011 model with a base price of US$61,200. [5] [edit] Racing Three Boxsters are currently used in the Continental Challenge Street Tuner class.[6] A Boxster Spec racing series based on the early 1997-1999 2.5-liter models has become very popular in both the Porsche Owners Club [1] and Porsche Club of America [2]. There are currently two classes: BSX and BSR. The Boxster BSX models are street-legal, with modified suspensions and additional safety equipment. The Boxster BSR models have gutted interiors, further suspension upgrades to improve performance, safety roll cages, and open exhaust. [edit] Awards Within a year of marketplace acceptance in the United States the original Boxster received many awards, including: Car and Driver: One of the 10 Best Cars of 1997 Automobile: Automobile of the Year Motor: 1997 Performance Car of the Year Autocar: Best Roadster in the World Motorweek: 1997 Drivers Choice for Best Sports Car The Philadelphia Inquirer: Best Sports Car of the Decade Newsweek: One of the Best New Products of 1997 BusinessWeek: One of the Best New Products of 1997 American Marketing Association: Best New Product of 1997 Automobile Journalists of Canada: 1997 Car of the Year Automobile Journalists of Canada: Best Design of 1997 The Boxster has been on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list eleven times, from 1998 through 2003 and 2006 through 2010. The Boxster S (986s) was rated one of the top ten Porsches of all time by Excellence magazine. The Boxster (both 986 and 987 generations) is evo magazine's recommended buy in the "Sports Car" category and has been since the model's introduction. [edit] References ^ a b c d e "Best All-Around Sports Car" (PDF). Road & Track. Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc.. March 2005. http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0503_best_sports_car_data_panel.pdf. Retrieved 2008-03-18.  ^ "Official Porsche Boxster Microsite". Porsche.com. http://www.porsche.com/microsite/boxster/usa.aspx. Retrieved 2010-10-03.  ^ "Boxster RS 60 Spyder in Limited Edition". Porsche.com. 2007-11-27. http://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pag/archive2007/quarter4/?pool=international-de&id=2007-11-27. Retrieved 2010-10-03.  ^ "2009 Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and Cayman S Sport - Car News". Caranddriver.com. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/porsche_file/2009_porsche_boxster_s_porsche_design_edition_2_and_cayman_s_sport_car_news. 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Sign in Hi : Sign out of Auto Trader Channel Navigation: Cars Bikes Motorhomes & Caravans Used vans Used trucks Farm machinery Used plant machinery Main Site Navigation: Home Used cars Sell a car Car reviews Car insurance More car needs... Compare car loans Check a car's history Value a car Get Auto Trader Insurance More motoring services You are here : Home > Car reviews & news > Porsche > Boxster > Porsche Boxster S Sport car review Find car reviews Select manufacturer: Select model: Find reviews Porsche Boxster S Sport car review Friday 23 May 2008 Ten Point Test Auto Trader Ten Point Test rating: 87% The Porsche Boxster leads the way when it comes to small two seat sports cars with impeccable handling. And it’s no surprise, given the pedigree of the German car maker. The standard Boxster is the cheapest way into new Porsche ownership and its rock solid used values makes it even easier to justify the expense. Stuart Milne spent a week with one to find out if the baby Boxster offers bargain basement thrills. 1. Looks 9/10 The Porsche Boxster is an exceptionally pretty car, and a facelift in 2004 saw a nip and tuck keeping it at the front of mind for anyone choosing a two seat sports car. The front end is virtually indistinguishable from the more expensive 911, but the rear has a look all of its own. Its curvy rump is certainly more attractive than the Boxster-based Cayman coupe and there are nice touches all around, such as the centrally-mounted exhaust. The Sport Edition we tested adds some subtle body modifications in the shape of a new rear diffuser inspired by the Carrera GT supercar and extensions for the pop-up rear spoiler and front bumper. 2. Looks inside 9/10 The interior is immediately identifiable as a Porsche. It’s largely form over function, but the materials used and the quality with which it’s all put together is first rate. Most surfaces are covered in neatly-stitched leather. All the controls are where you’d expect to find them, and are clearly labelled, with the exception of the speedo, which goes up in 25mph increments. However, there is a clear digital readout under the large, centrally-mounted rev-counter. 3. Practicality 8/10 For a dinky two-seater, the Porsche Boxster has a vast 280-litres of storage space. The rear boot is shallow, but its 130 litres means it’s just big enough for the weekly shop. The 150 litre front boot stretches all the way from the bonnet to the floor. That means luggage space is comparable with the more conventional front-engined Mercedes SLK and almost three times the size of the Nissan 350Z Roadster’s boot. There are a few storage spaces in the cabin in the usual places, but a trio of hidden cubbyholes behind the seats with sliding lids are very handy. The electric roof can open or close at speeds of up to 30mph in 12 seconds. 4. Ride and Handling 10/10 Handling is the Porsche Boxster’s raison d’être. Its chassis is a masterpiece of engineering, offering more grip and feedback the faster you drive. The mid-engined layout means almost perfect weight distribution and superb traction out of bends. The steering’s variable assistance means low speed manoeuvres can be made easily, but the steering adds weight at speed and has an almost telepathic way of communicating information about the road surface and grip levels to the driver. High-speed stability is aided by a pop-up spoiler which rises automatically at 75mph and retracts below 50mph, and can be raised and lowered manually. Our Sport Edition test car features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard (it’s optional on other models). PASM allows the driver to firm the suspension for a more focussed drive. But remarkably whether on Sport or Normal settings, the ride quality is excellent. 5. Performance 10/10 More full marks here. We tested the 3.4-litre engined Porsche Boxster S; although a 2.7-litre powerplant is also available. The 295bhp 3.4-litre engine is sensational and plenty of pulling power makes it incredibly tractable, with it as happy crawling through town in a high gear as it is thrashing on a country lane round to its 7,300rpm redline. The power is transmitted through a wonderfully slick six-speed gearbox. The 3.4-equipped Boxster S will reach 62mph from rest in just 5.4 seconds, before reaching 169mph. The 2.7-litre engine will hit 62mph in 6.1 seconds before hitting 161mph. Semi-automatic Tiptronic gearbox-equipped cars are slightly slower. View our Porsche Boxster slide show 6. Running Costs 7/10 Despite being the cheapest way into Porsche ownership, the Boxster is still an expensive purchase. But used values are rock solid, so expect to see between 60 and 65 per cent of your original purchase price (less options) when you sell after three years/36,000 miles. However, early examples have started to lose value faster due to the sheer number of Boxsters around. Servicing is expensive, and a necessary evil to retain a strong used price, but Porsches are well built machines and a well-maintained one should last well into six figures. Naturally insurance (group 20) and road tax (band G – £400) are steep, as are the fuel bills – the standard Boxster will struggle to achieve 30mpg is driven carefully, while a heavy foot in a Boxster S could easily cause consumption in the mid-teens. 7. Reliability 9/10 As exciting sports cars go, there are few which look better built and even fewer which feel better built. Just watch for signs of a used example being a trackday regular and signs of crash damage. Only the Perspex wind deflector felt fragile. 8. Safety 8/10 No EuroNCAP crash test results are available, but the Porsche Boxster has a good level of safety kit and a chassis which is communicative enough to help stop an accident in the first place. All models come with Porsche Stability Management (PSM) which varies the braking force to each corner should the car begin to understeer or oversteer. The Boxster is the first open-top car to feature a head airbag concealed in the door panels, and joins driver, passenger and a pair of side ‘bags. Should the car turn over, protection is offered by two roll bars behind the seats. 9. Equipment 7/10 All models in the Porsche Boxster range feature alloy wheels (17 inch for the standard Boxster, 18s for the S), ‘welcome home’ headlamps, electric windows, air-con, partial electric seat adjustment, water-repellent side windows, heated windscreen washer nozzles (a useful feature as the mid-mounted engine can’t generate the heat to thaw them in cold weather), a CD player and a trip computer. The Boxster S adds half leather upholstery and a six-speed gearbox. Most other features are available from Porsche’s vast option list. 10. X-Factor 10/10 It’s a Porsche well within the reach of the average petrolhead. And one of the best handling cars available at any price. Key facts Model tested: Porsche Boxster S Sport 3.4 6-speed manual On the road price: £43,110 Price range: £33,375- £43,110 Date tested: May 2008 Road tester: Stuart Milne Specifications Vehicle Summary Performance & Economy Dimensions Interior/Exterior Safety Vehicle Summary Attribute Value Body style Sports Engine size 3387 cc Fuel type Petrol Number of doors 2 Number of seats 2 Gearbox type MANUAL CO2 emissions 254 g/km Insurance group 19 Vehicle tax band L Standard manufacturers warranty (miles) Unlimited mileage Standard manufacturers warranty (years) 2 years Standard corrosion guarantee 10 years Standard paintwork guarantee 3 years Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Performance And Economy Attribute Value Fuel consumption (urban) 18.5 mpg Fuel consumption (extra urban) 36.2 mpg Fuel consumption (combined) 26.6 mpg 0 - 62 mph 5.4 seconds Top speed 169 mph Cylinders 6 Valves 24 v Engine power 295 bhp Engine torque 251 lbs/ft Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1292 mm Height inclusive roof rails No details available Length 4329 mm Wheelbase 2415 mm Width 1801 mm Width including mirrors No details available Fuel tank capacity 64 litres Gross vehicle weight 1630 kg Luggage capacity (seats down) No details available Luggage capacity (seats up) 280 litres Max loading weight 275 kg Max roof load No details available Max towing weight (braked) No details available Max towing weight (unbraked) No details available Minimum kerb weight 1355 kg Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 11.1 metres Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Interior/Exterior Interior features Active carbon filter Coat hook integrated into back seat Continuously variable dimming interior light Electrically adjustable backrest Footwell illumination Front centre console storage box Front headrests Front passenger seat isofix location point Height/reach adjust steering wheel Integrated double cupholders Interior orientation lighting Interior roof lining Lockable glovebox Luggage compartment lid front and rear in aluminium Rear centre console + storage compartment Sports pedals Storage compartments in doors 3 spoke leather steering wheel Air conditioning Driver/passenger manual seat height adjust Driver/passenger seats fore/aft adjustment Leather covered handbrake/gearlever/door pulls Part leather upholstery Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors 2x25 watt output + 4 loudspeakers Porsche CDR - 24 CD/radio Brake pad wear sensors Electric engine and trunk lid release Multi Function Display On board computer Outside temperature gauge Variable PAS Aluminium look instrument dials Interior trim in aluminium look paint finish Exterior features 2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe Aspherical driver's exterior mirror Automatically extending rear spoiler Body colour bumpers Body colour door handles Body colour electric/heated door mirrors Coming home function Electric heated rear glass window Electric windows one touch open/close Electrical soft-top actuation with comfort window lowering + closing of side windows Front air dam with integrated air inlets Front fog lights Green tinted glass Heated washer nozzles Under-carriage cover Water repellent side windows Solid paint Windscreen with grey top tint Tyre repair kit, including sealant foam 18" Boxster S alloy wheels Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. We recommend that you always check the details with the seller prior to purchase. * Fitted as standard To help you understand the technical data read our FAQ Safety 3 point automatic seatbeltsABS+ABDASRDriver and passenger airbagsFront seatbelt pretensioners + load limitersHead airbagsMSRPassenger airbag deactivate switchSide (thorax) airbagsRed painted brake calipersRoll over protectionAlarmLocking wheel boltsRemote control central lockingTransponder engine immobiliser Please noteThe data displayed above details the usual specification of the most recent model of this vehicle. It is not the exact data for the actual vehicle being offered for sale and data for older models may vary slightly. 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