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The Porsche 718 Boxster is the quintessential sports roadster for those who demand the very best in German sporting engineering. It blends distinctive and visually arresting looks with a finely-engineered interior. But more importantly, the 718 Boxster offers the ideal setup for the driving enthusiast, with the high-performance mid-mounted flat-four turbocharged engine allied perfectly with a finely balanced chassis for a truly unparalleled driving experience.
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Unlike the Macan which uses an Audi 2.0L engine, the 2.0L in the 718 is from same engine block as the 911.» Read More
Losing 2 cylinders from its Boxer engine, it sounds rather terrible being a Porsche.
However, power is immense, especially in the 2.5L
Autocar UK claims that their 718 test was faster than an 2010 Audi r8 v10, Aston martin DBS and a f430 Ferrari around nurburgring!!
I did not buy this car after the test drive.
For the fact that the people voted this to win goes to show that the carmaker's capabilities does not just stop at making good cars. It seems to us that Porsche has the ability to grow its fan base and supporters alike without having to do much.
And it's pretty much the same for the Porsche 718 Boxster. While we can recognise the need to downsize the Boxster to a 2.0-litre (previously 2.7-litre) and the Boxster S to 2.5-litre (it was a bigger 3.4-litre), the 718 moniker, while it's new to the Boxster, isn't new to Porsche because the same nameplate was used for a sports car that was built some time between the late 50s and early 60s.
Of course, more comprehensively than just an engine change, the 718 isn't just another one of those changeovers that's hard to differentiate from its predecessor. From afar, the low-slung lean mean machine is noticeably tauter, wider and more masculine, with decent lines at the right places and rounder edges to give it an overall well-proportioned look.
More than just looks, the 718 Boxster is a loveable car to pilot. Granted, it isn't as fast as, say, a 911 Turbo or a 911 Turbo S, but being brutally fast has never been equivalent to playfully fun in Sgcarmart's driving dictionary. Instead, it's more about the way the car carries itself and its abilities to bring forward its endearing pros and forgivable cons on the road and on the track.
Of course, many may argue that the Audi TT Roadster and the Mazda MX-5 RF are just as nice to pilot, which we do not disagree, but where the Porsche 718 Boxster stands out is the test of time. Regardless of how much it has changed, whether name or engine, it has ample soul within itself and you feel it the moment you crank up the engine.
The 718 Boxster may have lost a couple of cylinders and downsized its engine but with 'the oohs and the aahs' that it's capable of giving the driver, it sure knows how to punch above its weight.
And it's pretty much the same for the Porsche 718 Boxster. While we can recognise the need to downsize the Boxster to a 2.0-litre (previously 2.7-litre) and the Boxster S to 2.5-litre (it was a bigger 3.4-litre), the 718 moniker, while it's new to the Boxster, isn't new to Porsche because the same nameplate was used for a sports car that was built some time between the late 50s and early 60s.
Of course, more comprehensively than just an engine change, the 718 isn't just another one of those changeovers that's hard to differentiate from its predecessor. From afar, the low-slung lean mean machine is noticeably tauter, wider and more masculine, with decent lines at the right places and rounder edges to give it an overall well-proportioned look.
More than just looks, the 718 Boxster is a loveable car to pilot. Granted, it isn't as fast as, say, a 911 Turbo or a 911 Turbo S, but being brutally fast has never been equivalent to playfully fun in Sgcarmart's driving dictionary. Instead, it's more about the way the car carries itself and its abilities to bring forward its endearing pros and forgivable cons on the road and on the track.
Of course, many may argue that the Audi TT Roadster and the Mazda MX-5 RF are just as nice to pilot, which we do not disagree, but where the Porsche 718 Boxster stands out is the test of time. Regardless of how much it has changed, whether name or engine, it has ample soul within itself and you feel it the moment you crank up the engine.
The 718 Boxster may have lost a couple of cylinders and downsized its engine but with 'the oohs and the aahs' that it's capable of giving the driver, it sure knows how to punch above its weight.
