The Boxster, Porsche's entry-level model, enjoys a strong reputation among sports-car enthusiasts. Some even prefer it to the larger 911. The evolution—and, hopefully,
the improvement—of the mid-engine Porsche roadster continues with the
third generation, scheduled to debut publicly at March’s Geneva auto
show.
Porsche will continue to offer the base Boxster,
- Now with 265 hp (up 10 hp),
- And the Boxster S with 315 hp (up 5 hp).
- The entry-level Boxster gets an entirely new 2.7-liter flat-six engine, which is now based on the 3.4-liter engine of the Boxster S (and the new 911).
- 0 to 60 mph will take a claimed 5.4 seconds in the Boxster;
- And will take a claimed 4.7 seconds in the S;
- Both cars being equipped with the optional seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. The standard transmission remains a six-speed manual.
The 2013 Boxster—and a similarly updated hardtop Cayman derivative,
which we expect to debut about a year from now—will be built at the
former Karmann plant in Osnabrück, Germany.
Both Boxster models will
arrive at U.S. dealers in the summer of this year.
Prices rise only
slightly: the Boxster is up $1400 to $50,450, while the Boxster S will
retail for $61,850, a $2300 increase over the 2012 model.
