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The standard Porsche Stability
In the interior, the elegant sports
Management (PSM, p. 63)
styling is coupled with a high
has been refined and enhanced
degree of practicality. All the
with two additional functions:
important functions are intuitive
precharging of the brake system
to control, including the latest
and brake assist – for even
optional Porsche Communication
shorter stopping distances and
Management (PCM, p. 83)
increased active safety.
with 6.5-inch touchscreen and
CD/DVD drive with navigation
module. In conjunction with
®
the PCM, the optional BOSE
Surround Sound System now
supports 5.1 surround sound.
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Boxster |
The Boxster concept
A rhetorical question: What
would you do if we were to
give you the key now?
A real roadster is like true love:
you recognise it at first glance.
Design.
The design of the new Boxster
models is governed by one
philosophy above all: that the
styling of a Porsche reflects
its inner values. Here, the primary
value is extreme performance.
This concept also follows a
traditional Porsche theme:
the seamless blend of function
Boxster S in Guards Red
Air intake grilles
and design. Visually exciting with
the air intake grilles are finished
performance to match.
in the exterior colour, whereas
on the new Boxster S they are
The emphasis on performance is
contrasted in black. The powerful
immediately evident from the
design is complemented by
front, where enlarged air intakes
striking spoiler lips and the two
in a new geometric arrangement
models have a drag coefficient
give the Boxster an even more
value of 0.29 and 0.30, respec-
dynamic look – and increase cool-
tively.
ing power. On the new Boxster,
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Exterior mirror
At the front, the new headlight
The rear has been restyled with
design makes the Boxster models
a new LED taillight module that
unmistakable – especially at night.
blends harmoniously with the
Both models are fitted as standard
overall design. The new centrally
with halogen headlights and LED
located stainless steel tailpipe –
daytime running lights integrated
twin tailpipe on the Boxster S –
separately into the clusters above
and the rear diffusers finished
the outer air intakes. Bi-Xenon
in sporting black complete the
headlights with dynamic cornering
powerful look.
lights, including LED daytime
running lights, are available on
The dynamic presence of the
request. The new headlight design
Boxster models is further empha-
emphasises the striking contour
sised by the new wheel design.
of the wing.
The Boxster is fitted with 17-inch
wheels as standard, the Boxster S
with 18-inch wheels. A 19-inch
option is available for both models.
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Boxster |
The Boxster concept
Rear light module
Also incorporated into the new
design are larger exterior mirrors
which have been aerodynamically
optimised and give better rearward
visibility.
In short, although we rarely stick
to the rules, we have observed
one: form follows function. Design
and functionality are combined
perfectly in the new Boxster models.
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