Twenty years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is introducing the latest generation of its mid-engine roadster featuring more power and even better handling. The new models are named 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S, paying homage to the flat four cylinder engines that were used in the mid-engine Porsche 718 sports car which won numerous races back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the legendary Targa Florio and Le Mans.
The centerpiece of the latest model range is the newly developed, turbocharged flat four- cylinder engine. The 718 Boxster generates 300 horsepower from two liters of displacement, while the 718 Boxster S uses a 2.5 liter engine developing 350 horsepower. The S-model also employs a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). Porsche is the only manufacturer to use VTG technology in production models with gasoline engines – in the 911 Turbo, the 718 Cayman S and the 718 Boxster S. The new engines develop 35 more horsepower compared to those of the previous Boxster.
The completely retuned suspension and uprated brakes lay the foundation for exceptional performance and driving pleasure. The design of the new model line was also comprehensively improved. Every body part except for the luggage compartment lids, the windshield and the roadster top has been changed. Inside, a newly designed dash panel frames the cockpit. The level of standard equipment has been increased compared to the predecessor, including Bi- Xenon headlights and Park Assist front and rear with a reversing camera. Furthermore, the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), with a state-of-the-art touchscreen, SiriusXM®, HD radio, and Universal audio interface, is included as standard. The navigation module is available as an option.
The 718 Boxster has a starting MSRP of $56,000, and the 718 Boxster S from $68,400, excluding the $1,050 destination charge.
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