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Summary
The new Porsche Boxster, as is no doubt obvious, inspires in us effusive praise, admittedly purpled by passions beyond the purely objective. Big enough to keep its place in the daily dogfights, it's also just the right size for an escape from the maelstrom. Top up, it's quiet and comfy; drop it, and the world wraps itself around you and you can't help but blip back a jolly response with your right foot. Porsche has recently relied on its Cayenne to spark traffic in its showrooms, but its core values remain firmly rooted in durable, balanced performance, and the new Boxster is pure Porsche. The only argument against rushing down and snapping one up is fear of the options list.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Porsche Boxster ($43,800); Boxster S ($53,100) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 24v horizontally opposed six-cylinder |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags; dual side-impact torso airbags; dual side head-protection airbags; three-point inertia-reel seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners; Porsche Stability Management; ABS; steel reinforcements in windshield pillars and header; rollover protection behind the passenger compartment |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Porsche Active Suspension Management |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Finland |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Porsche Boxster ($43,800) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, variable-ratio power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, trip computer, fog lamps |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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full leather interior ($2,045), Bose surround sound stereo ($1,665), remote CD changer ($650) |
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Destination Charge:
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765 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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48925 |
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Layout:
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mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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240 @ 6400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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199 @ 4700-6000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/28 |
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Wheelbase:
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95.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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171.6/70.9/51.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.7/60.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.3/51.5/42.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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9.5 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson spring/strut axle with wheels suspended on transverse arms, longitudinal arms and spring struts; twin-tube gas-pressure shocks |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, MacPherson spring strut axle with wheels suspended on transverse arms, longitudinal arms and spring struts; twin-tube gas-pressure shocks |
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Ground clearance:
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4.8 |
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Curb weight:
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3549 |
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Tires:
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6x17 front; 8x17 rear |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS; cross-drilled in front |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.9 |
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