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A purist concept doesn't allow for reserves.
Except when it comes to safety.
Active safety.
Active safety.
constitute a single integrated
system with generous safety
Uncompromising sports perfor-
reserves.
mance. Comprehensive safety.
At Porsche, these qualities have
The new chassis setup allows for
always been inextricably linked.
an extremely sporty driving style
Just as in the development of
with exceptional cornering control.
the new Boxster models where
The variable ratio steering is direct
the body, chassis and brakes
and precise with excellent feedback
from the road.
The optimised braking system
ensures maximum deceleration
and stability. A high power-
to-weight ratio and responsive
throttle enable easier overtaking
and evasive manoeuvres. Porsche
Stability Management (PSM, p. 63)
fitted as standard helps to stabilise
the vehicle in critical driving scenar-
ios, even in unfavourable weather
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Boxster
conditions. In addition, the new
headlight design guarantees
excellent vision at night (p. 64).
Braking system.
We have made even more progress
when it comes to stopping.
The new Boxster and Boxster S
have a braking system with
four-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers fitted front and
rear. Offering excellent rigidity,
they are compact and save on
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Standard brake unit (Boxster) (top)
Standard brake unit (Boxster S) (bottom)
weight. Their superior respon-
For the new Boxster models, the
siveness, for fast and sensitive
braking system has been modified
braking, sets them apart.
for the increased engine power.
Like the Boxster S, the new Boxster
A brake booster reduces pedal
has internally vented brake discs at
effort whilst maintaining powerful
the front with a diameter of 318 mm.
braking. A special ventilation
At the rear they measure 299 mm
system, whereby the entire wheel
on both models. For reduced
brake is cooled through openings
weight, better cooling and optimum
in the front end and special
braking in the wet, the brake discs
channelling systems, increases the
are cross-drilled.
stability of the brakes during heavy
use.
The brake pads have also been
optimised for improved braking
performance. The rear brake discs
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Safety
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