Stuttgart - Porsche Boxster because the light weight of the body of materials that were using steel plates to be replaced with aluminum. Model headlights still similar to the generation II, but the silhouette of the body (especially the front) tend to mimic the 918 Spyder concept that is still in the process of production. Except for the rear hood size is reduced because more wide space needed to store the roof when folded.
To be sure, the air drag coefficient (CD) is better, so that acceleration can be faster and hit the fuel consumption. Because, the new car is equipped with a type 6 cylinder inline engine. Only, 2.7 liter capacity, back again as used on the first generation, the different technologies. Medium machine that sat in the second-generation capacity of 2.9 liters. Although using a smaller capacity, the power generated larger 10 PS to 265 PS. Even able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 5.4 seconds (previously 5.8 seconds).
For the engine, there are 3.4 liters for Varina Boxster S has a maximum power of 315PS, an increase 5PS ECU reprogramming. Consequently S is able to run 4.7 seconds to reach speeds up to 100 km / h from a standstill (previously 5.2 seconds).Both variants use the same transmission, 6 speed manual for the standard variant and 7 speed automatic with double clutch, PDK, as another option. Porsche also offers the optional Sport Chrono Package with Dynamic Transmission Mounts and Porsche Torque vectoring with a mechanical limited slip differential.
With increased power, the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S remains more stable. Because the dimensions, such as the distance of the front wheels and rear foot wider. Likewise, a longer wheelbase. These changes take effect for a roomy interior. The other, the middle of the dash using a larger monitor, and lower console with control buttons bigger dish like design 911 and Panamera.
Both variants are starting in the spring is priced at 49,500 U.S. dollars, for the Boxster and 60 900 U.S. dollars, for the Boxster S.
Porsche did not choose the event NAIAS in Detroit today to introduce the 2013 Boxster is claimed as the third generation. In terms of appearance, was that nothing had changed, but the lighter weight and increased power.
