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Many fairytales begin with 'Once upon a time'.
But only a few true stories do.
The new Boxster.
You can tell a good concept from
Because the basic concept of
the fact that it isn't just short-term.
the Boxster has lost none of its
We appear to have got something
appeal in over 60 years.
right.
Even though the gap between
the Porsche 356 No.1, the
550 Spyder and the new Boxster
seems huge, it's still an out-and-
out roadster. High performance,
lightweight construction, sporting
agility, pure driving pleasure –
these values are reflected in every
detail.
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The newly developed 2.9-litre six-
cylinder Boxer engine delivers a
power output of 188 kW (255 hp)
at 6,400 rpm and a maximum
torque of 290 Nm at between
4,400 and 6,000 rpm.
The six-speed manual gearbox
has been optimally matched
to the new engine characteristics
and increased power output.
From a standing start, the new
Boxster accelerates to 100 km/h
(62 mph) in 5.9 seconds. Or just
5.8 seconds with the new optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK,
p. 42).
Boxster
Integrated centrally below the
Adding further to the stylish design
rear panel is a new stainless
of the new Boxster are the
steel tailpipe which produces
front air intake grilles finished in
the distinctive Boxster sound.
the exterior colour.
Another new development is
the lightweight chassis.
The Boxster. A roadster that stirs
emotions. Because it doesn't
New 17-inch Boxster III wheels with
just reflect the passion of our
an open five-spoke design allow
engineers, but over half a century
a clear view of the brake system
of Porsche history.
with its black anodised four-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers.
The front brake discs have been
enlarged for even better braking
performance.
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