Porsche has pulled the wraps off its latest offering, the all-new lightweight and performance-focused Boxster Spyder
08 Nov 2009 | Foreign News: Germany
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Described as the "...purist form of the Porsche sports car - light, powerful, consistently open, and very efficient", the Boxster Spyder uses a 3.4 litre six-cylinder engine that produces 320bhp, 10bhp more than the standard Boxster S.
The Boxster Spyder can be specified with the optional Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission, and the combination allows the Spyder to go from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds, on to a top speed of 267km/h. Porsche also claims that the Boxster Spyder only consumes 9.3 litres of fuel per 100km.
The Spyder has been given a diet, and weighs only 1275kg, the lightest of any current Porsche. The centre of gravity has also been lowered, and an all-new sports suspension has been added. The styling has also been tweaked, with a unique fabric soft-top, extra-low side windows, and two rear deck lid bulges which mimic those on the Porsche Carrera GT.
Other cosmetic changes include modified front and rear bumpers, 10-spoke alloy wheels, and revised air intakes. The interior of the Boxster Spyder also features an exclusive interior with sport seats, 'Boxster Spyder' branded scuff plates, and a body-colour centre console. The Boxster Spyder is set to be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show, with sales to begin in February 2010.
Text by Benjamin G. Kline, Photos by Yang and Benjamin G. Kline | 16 Aug 2010 | Porsche Car Reviews
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