Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster has the number 200000

Last week was important for Porsche, since the Porsche Boxster production reached 200,000 units to date. The line, which now has grown with the addition of Cayman (that Porsche considers its version of fixed roof) is on track to meet 10 years on the road. Only during the fiscal year 2005/06, there have been over 27,000 units of the two models, a figure that reflects the healthy growth of a product that initially only expected to put 15,000 units annually.

The number 200,000 is a convertible Porsche Boxster S born on the premises of the Finnish Valmet Automotive and will go to the hands of a U.S. client. The origin of its driver is not surprising, given that the U.S. accounts for 40% of global sales of the Porsche Boxster.

With a design inspired by the Spyders of yesteryear, the Porsche Boxster has been evolving conceptual model of a proper name, becoming a recognizable and important model in the catalog of Porsche. Over the years Porsche Boxster and "my first Porsche" have become synonyms for a large number of enthusiasts and is expected to remain for years to come.

Spy Photos: 2008 Porsche Boxster

There is no doubt that Porsche is one of the most conservative in design. Their cars have evolved very slowly over the years, receiving minor cosmetic changes while improving its power and benefits. The 2007 Porsche Boxster was not going to be different, and by what we see in the photos of Winding Road, continues this tradition, with minor updates that affect the frontbumper and lighting The front air inlet is now a bit more rounded, and therefore headlights as the rear are updated through the LED technology. No information on the latest mechanical, but being a Porsche Boxster can only assume that it will be a whole enjoyed on the road.

Porsche announces two new special editions of the Boxster and the Cayman S

With the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder and Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1 completely sold, Porsche was almost an obligation to launch two new limited series to satisfy their customers more capricious. Its two new creations receive a modest increase in output of 8 hp, but differ from the rest thanks to some exclusive finishes.

The Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 is now covered with a layer of white Carrara, also used in its 19-inch tires SportDesign and instrumentation. Three gray lines across the body from above accentuate the sportiness of the model, while remaining within the amendments are handed over to the seats of black, covered with a gray hood. As if this were not enough, the car is accompanied by a wristwatch Porsche Boxster Design Edition 2 Chronograph designed for the occasion.

Turning to the Cayman S Sport, Porsche has chosen to give treatment to Junior GT3. The car will be available as standard in bright orange or green, with his name in black letters highlighting. Tires, mirrors and the carrier are also black. As an option, the buyer can choose other colors for the exterior: red, black, yellow, white and silver. Putting the icing find the system Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a sports exhaust, on Alcantara seats and steering wheel, bi-xenon lights, the Sports Chrono Package package, sports seats and a 15 mm lowered suspension.

Only 500 units will be manufactured in the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and 700 of the Cayman S Sport, at prices for Germany and 69,942 of 65,539 euros including taxes.

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The Porsche Boxster, now more beautiful with the kit SportDesign

Not that it needed. Porsche Boxster and renewed his in 2005, but still wanted to get cute with the SportDesign sports kit, which expands the range of options for customizing the German manufacturer.

The SportDesign body kit includes a new front spoiler, a retractable rear spoiler and a redesigned rear fascia with dual-core integrated diffuser, reminiscent of the Carrera GT.

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Porsche claims to have improved the stability front and back without increasing the drag force, which we feel good, not as much as 4060 euros (tax included) that the charge for installing Porsche factory in Germany (still no prices for other countries) . If one already has a Porsche and wants to install the kit SportDesign, then you should pay 3422 Euros more manpower.

Spy Photos: Porsche Boxster (face washing)

In the tradition of Porsche, the Porsche Boxster will benefit from upcoming changes in style that only the most fans will be able to appreciate. The latest photographs of the model, available in AutoGespot show a small jewel of Stuttgart doing some tests without camouflage, as if to show us what lies ahead.

The last time the Porsche Boxster went through the operating theater, aesthetic developments were subtle, but enough to differentiate it marked the model it replaces. This time he touches will be less obvious, highlighting only a few more elongated headlights and front air intakes, rounded now. Another novelty will be the relatively large LEDs that illuminate the front and rear ends.

As for the engine, not expected major changes in benefits, although it would not be surprising if the power curve rose slightly. With regard to the transfer, cross your fingers so that the new change of DSG Porsche comes even as an option. In any doubt that it is offered before next year.

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Pre-Bologna Hall 2007: Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

Porsche presented at the Bologna Motor Show Hall a number of special Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder named in honor of the 718 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder won the 12 Hours of Florida among many other titles.

The new model will be manufactured only 1960 units, all equipped with a sporty exterior package alloy wheels with 19-inch dual exhaust pipe and metallic paint similar to that used in the GT in silver tone. The interior hides an upholstered in red leather while you can optionally choose natural skin gray.

The engine is the same as the Porsche Boxster S while carrying optimized to achieve the 303 HP instead of the 280 model series. With active suspension as standard, the new version will be on sale in Spain beginning in March for € 71,298.

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Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder: Information and photos official

And we gave them a preview of the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder, the new Porsche convertible that will be presented to the public in early December at the Bologna Motor Show Hall, to reach dealers in the brand in March 2008 in a limited edition only 1960 units. Now our friends at Porsche have made us reach the official press release in Spanish, you can read after the jump. The gallery got underneath.

The Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder Limited Edition Stuttgart. In early December, at the Bologna Motor Show Exhibition, the Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart will present a new version of the Porsche Boxster sports with engine mounted in the center. For their color, design, features and philosophy, the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder brings reminiscent of the era of auto racing Porsche from the sixties: after countless victories in his class, the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder was able to confront and defeat its competitors in the categories of larger engines, to get his first victory overall in 1960, in one of the most prestigious long-distance races of the World Manufacturers' Championship of the important U.S. market, where Hans Herrmann and Olivier Gendebien won the 12 Hours of Sebring, in Florida.

Now the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder takes up the momentum and purism of that so successful auto racing seats with two engine mounted in the center. In this particular model, the front, considered as a standard feature of the package SportDesign Porsche, distinguishes the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder significantly from the Porsche Boxster S. A modified exhaust system, comprising a sports exhaust combined with a dual exhaust pipe, increasing engine power to 303 bhp. The plates carry separator 19-inch wheels of a Porsche SportDesign an even more prominent position in the gauges. Also considered as a standard feature, the system of control of Porsche Active Suspension (PASM) ensures at all times the pleasure of driving a sport and yet comfortable.

The GT silver metallic is further accentuated by its contrast with the interior of leather and red Carrera with the roof, which also has endings in red. Alternatively, there is also the option of black leather combined with the black roof.

The features and equipment of this special model are likewise very special and sophisticated: strips of stainless steel edges of the door, proudly bearing the model name "RS 60 Spyder," an superdeportiva gear, and special indentations on the surface of the central parts of the sports seats and the center of the lining of the doors and on the steering wheel rim and the handbrake lever are the exclusive and sporty interior ambience.

The design of the instrument panel with silver metallic finish in the GT front is equally sporty and dynamic. With the absence of blog in this particular model, in others it is positioned above the dashboard, the large central tachometer and the two indicators circulars to the outside add a unique and purist touch that shows the unique style of auto racing also in the cockpit.

The appearance so special is enhanced by other refined features such as the windshield frame finished in black and groups of red taillights, and the center console, the rear of the seat-backs and bars in silver metallic anti-GT , In perfect harmony with the seat belts finished in silver.

As a reflection of the model name, the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder is limited to a special edition of 1960 units proudly bearing a silver-colored plaque on the lid of the glove.

The market launch of the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder will start in March 2008 around the world. The retail price in Germany, including 19% VAT and specific requirements of the country is 63,873 euros. The base price is 53,500 euros.