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Preview: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Boxster S
Reaching back into their motorsport history to usher in the modern era of Porsches powered by flat-four cylinder engines, Porsche has officially announced the 718 series Boxster and Boxster S. The badge is a nod to the company’s mid-engined racecar from the 1950s and 60s, which competed in everything from European hill climb events to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Update: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS Driven on the Street and Track
As the first Porsche with its engine in the middle to wear the GTS badge since the 904 Carrera of 1963, the Boxster GTS supplants the S model as the top spec version of the drop top. Still often regarded as the 911’s little brother, the latest iteration of the Boxster and Cayman sees a new level of performance prowess. But can this new, sharper Boxster GTS able to outshine the venerable 911 Carrera?
Preview: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS
Not long ago, the Boxster and Cayman got saddled with the reputation as the Porsche 911 for buyers who couldn’t quite afford a Porsche 911. When the latest generation of the 911’s mid-engined little brother was unveiled two years ago, that conversation started to change – in some ways, the Boxster and Cayman were seen as even better handling cars than their 911 brethren. Still, a lack of horsepower and the sophisticated technologies offered on 911 has kept the Boxster and Cayman a notch below in the Porsche lineup. However, that line is starting to blur with the introduction of the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS.
Overview: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS
This is the overview page for the 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.
Update: 2013 Porsche Boxster
In our initial review of the Porsche Boxster, the press car we tested had the base 2.7-liter engine, and yet was loaded with both performance and comfort options. Porsche offers one of the richest arrays of options among all manufacturers, so Porsche PR had plenty to choose from in decking out our $49,500 base Boxster with $28,625 in options. Fans of this system, among which you can count your humble servants, point out that Porsche allows you to get your car configured pretty much exactly the way you want. And if you’ve ever said something like, “Gee, I wish you could get the Mark Levinson sound system and heated rear seats with the diesel engine,” you’ll understand the benefits of the Porsche system. It is impressively flexible. It isn’t perfect, in part because it can be costly, and also because it can be confusing.
Preview: Porsche Cayman
This is the Master Landing Page for the Porsche Cayman. From now on, as we further review this car, we will be updating this page with whatever fresh content we create. Future drive reviews, updated specifications, videos, and other relevant information will all be found right here, in one convenient spot.
First Look: 2014 Porsche Cayman
Porsche unveiled the heavily redone Cayman at yesterday’s LA Auto Show. The two-seat coupe, which shares its architecture with the new Boxster, looks much more like a 911 than the previous model did. That’s not a bad thing in our eyes.
Quick Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Oddly, we’ll start out our analysis of the SLK with a pricing argument. Our SLK350 had a starting price of $55,400. That price compares favorably with the $60,900 Boxster S and the $55,150 Z4 sDrive35i. After doing a bit of damage on the options list, the as-tested price had climbed to $67,020, and resulted in a car with the trick Magic Sky Control, Lighting Package, Multimedia Package, and Sports Package, among smaller goodies. It’s here where the SLK pulls ahead of its competitors. The Z4 lacks items like Airscarf, Magic Sky Control, and air-conditioned seats. The Boxster, meanwhile, is hurt by Porsche’s extensive (and pricey) options sheet. You’ll get a Boxster exactly as you want it, but it’ll like cost a lot more than our SLK.
Driven: 2013 Porsche Boxster
In our heart of hearts, when we look back on the last decade or so of sporting automobiles, only a few kinds of cars stand out. Naturally, there are the really good supercars; for us, the Ferrari 458, the Porsche 997 GT3s, the Pagani Zonda. There are also the good all-rounders; for us the E46 BMW M3, the Porsche Panamera, the Audi S4. But perhaps the warmest spot in our hearts is reserved for the driver’s cars that seem truly special and yet offer reasonable value. There could be quite a few cars on this list, including the Honda S2000, the Lotus Elise, the Mitsubishi Evos, the Mustang GT, and the Mazda MX-5. But really, one car, in our minds, has lived at the top of this list for a long time: the Porsche Boxster.
Rumors: Spy Shots—2013 Porsche Cayman Interior
The Porsche Cayman is one of the German automaker’s sweetest-handling cars and for 2013, it is receiving a few updates. Spy photographers over at Auto Evolution snagged photos of the car’s interior—Like all of the new Porsche’s, the interior is dominated by the commanding Panamera-esque center stack. While other manufacturers are moving beyond allowing drivers to row their own gears, Porsche is keeping with its heritage and has fitted this car, which may be a Cayman S, with a manual transmission.
First Look: 2013 Porsche Boxster
Just days after showing off its new 911 Cabriolet at the Detroit auto show, Porsche has given up the goods on its two-seater convertible, the 2013 Porsche Boxster.
Review: 2013 Porsche Boxster
This is the Master Landing Page for the Porsche Boxster. From now on, as we further review this car, we will be updating this page with whatever fresh content we create. Future drive reviews, updated specifications, videos, and other relevant information will all be found right here, in one convenient spot.
Driven: 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
BMW, the self-proclaimed maker of “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” has set some tough standards for their new 2.0-liter engine. That’s good because, frankly, a four-banger replacing one of the most revered sixes in history needs some credibility-building. We have our own standards, so we set off down the Pacific Coast Highway, one of our favorite winding roads, to see what this new engine could do.
First Look: 2012 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
Porsche has announced a special Black Edition of the 2012 Porsche Boxster S, with 10 more horsepower, some aesthetic touches, and a reasonable price tag.
Spy Shots: Porsche Boxster Driven Hard At Nürburgring
Today, we got these spy shots of the Porsche Boxster testing on the Nürburgring. They don’t really reveal anything since the last time we saw it, but we sure love to see the car getting rowdy at the track.
Spy Shots: Porsche Boxster In Testing
These spy photos of the Porsche Boxster may not reveal much, but they’re fun to see, nonetheless.
Higher-Output BMW Z4 sDrive35is To Debut At Detroit Auto Show
Is that you, M Roadster? We’ve fallen madly in love with the new BMW Z4, especially the 35i with its twin-turbo inline-six and Boxster-hunting driving dynamics. And while we’ve secretly been hoping for an M-badged version, it looks like this new model, the sDrive35is, will be as closest thing we’ll get. (That’s fine.) Look for the 35is to make its official debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show.
First Look: 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder
Oh, the Porsche Boxster. As we recently reaffirmed in our latest comparison test, the little two-seat roadster from Porsche is one of our favorite topless road cars, and now there’s more to love. The much-anticipated Boxster Spyder won’t make its official debut until December 2nd at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but the details and images have already leaked out ahead of time.
First Look: 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder
Oh, the Porsche Boxster. As we recently reaffirmed in our latest comparison test, the little two-seat roadster from Porsche is one of our favorite topless road cars, and now there’s more to love. The much-anticipated Boxster Spyder won’t make its official debut until December 2nd at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but the details and images have already leaked out ahead of time.
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