New Boxster: First Official Photos (Autoweek)
#1
01-11-2012, 06:28 PM
New Boxster: First Official Photos (Autoweek)
Here you go, new 'official' photos of the new Boxster from Autoweek:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...NEWS/120119962
Excerpt from the article:
"The aluminum body is aligned to an all-new chassis boasting a longer wheelbase and a significantly wider front track. The suspension retains MacPherson struts up front and a multilink arrangement at the rear but now supports the larger wheels and tires, up from a previous 19 inches. The bigger wheels also support larger brakes.
Arguably the most significant change to the Boxster's mechanical makeup is the steering, which like that of the new 911 eschews hydraulic assistance for a new electromechanical system developed in partnership with ZF.
In a further link with the new 911, Porsche gave the third-generation Boxster a downsized base engine. Previously 2.9 liters in displacement, the new model adopts a comprehensively reworked, horizontally opposed six-cylinder reduced to 2.7 liters--the same size of the base engine offered in the first-generation Boxster model, the 986, following its facelift in 2000.
Despite the reduction in swept volume, the new base engine kicks out 261 hp. The Boxster S, on the other hand, retains the same 3.4-liter engine as the model it replaces. However, it too was revised for greater efficiency, with power climbing to 310 hp.
As before, buyers of the new Boxster will be offered the choice between a standard six-speed manual and an optional seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox--the latter with revised software for what Porsche describes as “more rapid and smoother shifts” along with a so-called sailing feature that, like that seen on the 911, automatically decouples the engine during periods of tailing throttle on downhill grades, cutting engine revs to just 700 rpm for brief periods of added fuel saving.
When running the optional PDK gearbox, the new Boxster is claimed to hit 62 mph in 5.7 seconds with the Boxster S reaching the same performance benchmark in 5.0 seconds. Further gains in straight-line performance are promised by the adoption of Porsche's optional Sport Chrono package, which now brings dynamic gearbox mounts.
Further driveline developments center on the adoption of Porsche torque vectoring, which provides the rear-wheel-drive roadster with a mechanical differential, although it will likely be available only on the Boxster S."
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...NEWS/120119962
Excerpt from the article:
"The aluminum body is aligned to an all-new chassis boasting a longer wheelbase and a significantly wider front track. The suspension retains MacPherson struts up front and a multilink arrangement at the rear but now supports the larger wheels and tires, up from a previous 19 inches. The bigger wheels also support larger brakes.
Arguably the most significant change to the Boxster's mechanical makeup is the steering, which like that of the new 911 eschews hydraulic assistance for a new electromechanical system developed in partnership with ZF.
In a further link with the new 911, Porsche gave the third-generation Boxster a downsized base engine. Previously 2.9 liters in displacement, the new model adopts a comprehensively reworked, horizontally opposed six-cylinder reduced to 2.7 liters--the same size of the base engine offered in the first-generation Boxster model, the 986, following its facelift in 2000.
Despite the reduction in swept volume, the new base engine kicks out 261 hp. The Boxster S, on the other hand, retains the same 3.4-liter engine as the model it replaces. However, it too was revised for greater efficiency, with power climbing to 310 hp.
As before, buyers of the new Boxster will be offered the choice between a standard six-speed manual and an optional seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox--the latter with revised software for what Porsche describes as “more rapid and smoother shifts” along with a so-called sailing feature that, like that seen on the 911, automatically decouples the engine during periods of tailing throttle on downhill grades, cutting engine revs to just 700 rpm for brief periods of added fuel saving.
When running the optional PDK gearbox, the new Boxster is claimed to hit 62 mph in 5.7 seconds with the Boxster S reaching the same performance benchmark in 5.0 seconds. Further gains in straight-line performance are promised by the adoption of Porsche's optional Sport Chrono package, which now brings dynamic gearbox mounts.
Further driveline developments center on the adoption of Porsche torque vectoring, which provides the rear-wheel-drive roadster with a mechanical differential, although it will likely be available only on the Boxster S."
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01-11-2012, 10:14 PM
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Oh no... I REALLY like it. 
When the spy shots of the silver Box leaked, it was the first time I wasn't thrilled with a new Porsche design (over the old) since... well, the 996 (sorry 996 owners! I like 'em now!). With the leaked pics, the New Boxster looked too MRSpyder to me. But somehow this REALLY came together, and that's not good for my finances!!!
Now, I really want one. Bad. I always buy a year or two old to avoid the first years of depreciation, but this one will take a lot of will power to resist. URGH!!! Why is it so stunning!???!?
I absolutely loved the squared-off humps that pull back from the rectangular-ish headlights, a la 918. URGH!!!! I WANT ONE!
When the spy shots of the silver Box leaked, it was the first time I wasn't thrilled with a new Porsche design (over the old) since... well, the 996 (sorry 996 owners! I like 'em now!). With the leaked pics, the New Boxster looked too MRSpyder to me. But somehow this REALLY came together, and that's not good for my finances!!!
Now, I really want one. Bad. I always buy a year or two old to avoid the first years of depreciation, but this one will take a lot of will power to resist. URGH!!! Why is it so stunning!???!?
I absolutely loved the squared-off humps that pull back from the rectangular-ish headlights, a la 918. URGH!!!! I WANT ONE!
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01-12-2012, 01:09 PM
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#13
01-12-2012, 01:49 PM
Wow. I really like it. I may risk some negative comments, but my only knock on it is the performance. Why only 310 HP on the S? They can get a lot more out of that mill than that! I know, I know - it would compete against the base 991, but it is a shame when these cars have a really sweet balance to them to not give them a bit more grunt.
