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Summary
The Porsche Boxster is big enough to keep its place in the daily dogfights and is just the right size for an escape from the maelstrom. Top up, it's quiet and comfy; top down, the world wraps itself around you and you can't help but blip back a jolly response with your right foot. The Boxster is pure Porsche. Our only cautionary note against impulsively rushing down and snapping one up is to check off options carefully as they can escalate the price considerably.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg N. Brown filed this report.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Porsche Boxster ($45,000); Boxster S ($53,100) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 24v 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 ($45,000) |
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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 ($2,095), Bose surround sound stereo ($1,665) |
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Destination Charge:
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795 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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49555 |
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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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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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| 2006 Porsche Boxster consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The handling is like nothing I have ever driven. Overall i am extremely pleased with the Porsche Boxster and I recommend this car with great enthusiasm. | | posted by P Paul on Apr 29 2007 | | |
| overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The sport seats are great, the space is excellent and I am truely impressed with the exceptional Bose surround system. This is one best all around sports car. | | posted by Shawnn on Sep 02 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The Boxster is a fun to drive car. I've driven the car now for nine months and have no complaints. | | posted by Tylas on Oct 26 2007 | | |
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