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Suspension.
are designed for high performance,
as is the generous wheel track.
The suspension of the new Boxster
Lightweight construction through-
models has been tuned to match
out keeps the overall weight and
the engine's increased perfor-
unsprung masses low, with almost
mance.
all moving parts made from
aluminium.
Lightweight coil-over McPherson
struts are combined with lateral
The mid-engine design, in combi-
control arms to ensure excellent
nation with the complex chassis
driving dynamics and safety on all
technology, results in minimum roll
road surfaces. The axle kinematics
Front axle with McPherson struts and lateral control arms (Boxster S)
Rear axle with McPherson struts and lateral control arms (Boxster S)
and pitch movements on cornering,
braking and acceleration.
The chassis of the new Boxster
models ensures high safety
reserves irrespective of load, and
easily controllable load transfer
when cornering. Cornering stability
is exemplary, even in high-speed
bends. The same applies to
straight-line stability.
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Steering.
is reduced to a comfortable
level. Around the straight-ahead
What use is a perfect suspension
position, such as during motorway
setup without perfectly tuned
driving, the ratio is less direct
steering? For Porsche, this would
but with no loss of agility or feed-
be inconceivable. The solution
back.
is a steering system which is as
precise and immediate as the
The greater the steering angle,
chassis itself and, thanks to the
the more direct the steering
power assistance, steering effort
ratio. This is particularly notice-
Boxster |
able when turning tight corners
or parking. The car has a turning
circle of just 11.1 m.
Boxster and Boxster S
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Chassis
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