Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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01/04/15 - How time fly's by when having so much fun despite little sun these past months [8D]
Porsche Boxster Spyder (2015) revealed: meet the al fresco Cayman GT4
Published: 01 April 2015
[link=https://car-images.bauersecure.com/pagefiles/11770/00000001boxsterspyder.jpg]Porsche Boxster Spyder on stage in New York[/link]
[link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/new-york/2015/porsche-boxster-spyder-2015-revealed-meet-the-al-fresco-cayman-gt4/]https://www.carmagazine.c...-al-fresco-cayman-gt4/[/link]
[link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/porsche/boxster/] [/link]► Porsche Boxster Spyder is back! ► Unveiled at the 2015 New York show ► Manual roof, 370bhp, thrills aplenty
You knew it was coming – [link=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/porsche/porsche-boxster-spyder-reborn-for-2016/]we scooped it last month[/link]. Now the (short) wait is over: meet the new 2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder, unveiled at the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/new-york/2015/new-york-motor-show-2015-a-z-of-all-the-new-cars/]2015 New York motor show[/link].
It’s not the first Boxster Spyder, of course. The previous-gen model of 2010 became something of a cult classic among Porsche fans, valued for its pared-down kerbweight, keen chassis and retro speedster styling. No pressure for its successor then, but the present 981-series Boxster is such a talented starting point that this is unlikely to be a disappointing car.
What makes the new 2015 Boxster Spyder special?
This is a Boxster for driving purists (or perhaps that should be puritans). You’ll need to use old fashioned elbow grease to raise and lower the fabric roof, and a proper manual gearbox is the only transmission option.
That’s connected to a rather brilliant engine: another development of Porsche’s 3.8-litre flat-six, moonlighting from its day job in the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-carrera-s-2012-review/]911 Carrera S[/link] (and weekend work in the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-cayman-gt4-2015-review/]Cayman GT4[/link]). In the Boxster Spyder it’s tuned to 370bhp. It’ll polish off 62mph in 4.5 seconds and top speed is no less than 180mph. In a Boxster!
Interesting tail…
Like its predecessor, the Spyder gets a pair of bumpy buttresses behind the seats to make it stand out from the rest of the range. According to Porsche, they’re cribbed from the 718 Spyder racing car of the ’60s. They culminate in a kicked-up ducktail spoiler that’s pure 2.7 RS. Meanwhile the front and rear bumpers are borrowed from the Cayman GT4.
The seats are a bit special, too. They’re superlight shell-backed carbon buckets like those of the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-918-spyder-2014-review/]918 supercar[/link]. There’s no adjustability for the backrests – you’ll need to suffer for your art if you drive a Spyder.
Speaking of suffering, so seriously does the Spyder take its dieting that you don’t even get a radio as standard. Or air-con. (Don’t worry, both can be optioned back in. And Porsche won’t even charge you for the privilege, remarkably).
Okay. Deep breath. How much?
That’ll be £60,459. While that’s an eyebrow-raising premium of around £20k over the base 2.7-litre Boxster, it’s around £7k more than a Boxster GTS. Look at it that way, and factor in the uprated brakes, unique bodywork and 911 engine transplant the Spyder entails, and it doesn’t seem so bad. Or maybe we’re getting carried away.
It’ll be available a little earlier than expected, reaching UK showrooms in July 2015, with order books open now. If you want one, don’t delay, as the Cayman GT4 essentially sold out in hours and CAR's had a queue of readers complaining they missed out.
Porsche Boxster Spyder (2015) revealed: meet the al fresco Cayman GT4
Published: 01 April 2015
[link=https://car-images.bauersecure.com/pagefiles/11770/00000001boxsterspyder.jpg]Porsche Boxster Spyder on stage in New York[/link]
[link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/new-york/2015/porsche-boxster-spyder-2015-revealed-meet-the-al-fresco-cayman-gt4/]https://www.carmagazine.c...-al-fresco-cayman-gt4/[/link]
[link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/porsche/boxster/] [/link]► Porsche Boxster Spyder is back! ► Unveiled at the 2015 New York show ► Manual roof, 370bhp, thrills aplenty
You knew it was coming – [link=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/porsche/porsche-boxster-spyder-reborn-for-2016/]we scooped it last month[/link]. Now the (short) wait is over: meet the new 2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder, unveiled at the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/new-york/2015/new-york-motor-show-2015-a-z-of-all-the-new-cars/]2015 New York motor show[/link].
It’s not the first Boxster Spyder, of course. The previous-gen model of 2010 became something of a cult classic among Porsche fans, valued for its pared-down kerbweight, keen chassis and retro speedster styling. No pressure for its successor then, but the present 981-series Boxster is such a talented starting point that this is unlikely to be a disappointing car.
What makes the new 2015 Boxster Spyder special?
This is a Boxster for driving purists (or perhaps that should be puritans). You’ll need to use old fashioned elbow grease to raise and lower the fabric roof, and a proper manual gearbox is the only transmission option.
That’s connected to a rather brilliant engine: another development of Porsche’s 3.8-litre flat-six, moonlighting from its day job in the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-carrera-s-2012-review/]911 Carrera S[/link] (and weekend work in the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-cayman-gt4-2015-review/]Cayman GT4[/link]). In the Boxster Spyder it’s tuned to 370bhp. It’ll polish off 62mph in 4.5 seconds and top speed is no less than 180mph. In a Boxster!
Interesting tail…
Like its predecessor, the Spyder gets a pair of bumpy buttresses behind the seats to make it stand out from the rest of the range. According to Porsche, they’re cribbed from the 718 Spyder racing car of the ’60s. They culminate in a kicked-up ducktail spoiler that’s pure 2.7 RS. Meanwhile the front and rear bumpers are borrowed from the Cayman GT4.
The seats are a bit special, too. They’re superlight shell-backed carbon buckets like those of the [link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-918-spyder-2014-review/]918 supercar[/link]. There’s no adjustability for the backrests – you’ll need to suffer for your art if you drive a Spyder.
Speaking of suffering, so seriously does the Spyder take its dieting that you don’t even get a radio as standard. Or air-con. (Don’t worry, both can be optioned back in. And Porsche won’t even charge you for the privilege, remarkably).
Okay. Deep breath. How much?
That’ll be £60,459. While that’s an eyebrow-raising premium of around £20k over the base 2.7-litre Boxster, it’s around £7k more than a Boxster GTS. Look at it that way, and factor in the uprated brakes, unique bodywork and 911 engine transplant the Spyder entails, and it doesn’t seem so bad. Or maybe we’re getting carried away.
It’ll be available a little earlier than expected, reaching UK showrooms in July 2015, with order books open now. If you want one, don’t delay, as the Cayman GT4 essentially sold out in hours and CAR's had a queue of readers complaining they missed out.
As noted above, have just had my first 'Interim" service at 8500 miles or thereabouts. Just in time for a big schlepp around Europe (probably another 2500 miles).
Service was carried out by PC Chester. Friendly service from both the front of house staff, the Service Manager, and those in the workshop. Certainly, on my experience, I would hoghly recommend them
Service was carried out by PC Chester. Friendly service from both the front of house staff, the Service Manager, and those in the workshop. Certainly, on my experience, I would hoghly recommend them
kitchens 1st service doesn't have spark plug change that's the 4 year jobbie if I recall correctly as I usually have the 1st service / 2years done while I wait approximately 90 minutes from start to finish (no car wash with OPC brillo pad thanks)
Brian just found this on Porsche website 2 year service £485 - £150 Brake Fluid and £615.00 + £150.00 for 4 year service
Brian just found this on Porsche website 2 year service £485 - £150 Brake Fluid and £615.00 + £150.00 for 4 year service
Dont forget to get your PCGB Club membership discount.[]
]daro911 said:kitchens 1st service doesn't have spark plug change that's the 4 year jobbie if I recall correctly as I usually have the 1st service / 2years done while I wait approximately 90 minutes from start to finish (no car wash with OPC brillo pad thanks)
Brian just found this on Porsche website 2 year service £485 - £150 Brake Fluid and £615.00 + £150.00 for 4 year service
I've just postponed my first service from tomorrow until 1st May due to poor weather / state of roads (we had snow followed by a monsoon yesterday) and to having no plans to use the car in April anyway. So it will stay SORN'd under its cover and on its trickle charger for another month (that will be 6 months since it last saw the light of day!)
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
Update on the Michelins
I was thinking to go with the PSS but thought i would run it past Michelin .
A bit of an unexpected response , and not much help so far .
John,
The PSS is only available on the 265.
We need to clarify some information on the PS4Ss available as the rear set are MO marked tyres (Mercedes) which we have recommended only to fit in sets of 4.
I'm still trying to get through to my colleague who'll have a definitive answer on whether mixing an MO homolgated PS4S with a standard might lead to mechanical issues.
Kind regards,
Graeme
MICHELIN Customer Care
Passenger Car & Light Truck Tyres
Tel: [link=tel:0845%20366%201590;%200845]0845 366 1590; 0845[/link] 366 1535
E-mail: contact@tc.michelin
I was thinking to go with the PSS but thought i would run it past Michelin .
A bit of an unexpected response , and not much help so far .
John,
The PSS is only available on the 265.
We need to clarify some information on the PS4Ss available as the rear set are MO marked tyres (Mercedes) which we have recommended only to fit in sets of 4.
I'm still trying to get through to my colleague who'll have a definitive answer on whether mixing an MO homolgated PS4S with a standard might lead to mechanical issues.
Kind regards,
Graeme
MICHELIN Customer Care
Passenger Car & Light Truck Tyres
Tel: [link=tel:0845%20366%201590;%200845]0845 366 1590; 0845[/link] 366 1535
E-mail: contact@tc.michelin
jdpef356 said:Come on Ian get in the spirit of Spring. Summers on the way[
It could be a while before summer arrives in Huddersfield, John, although it is sunny today so I've treated the Macan to a wash!
turbo jonny said:
the 265 are for designed for the Carrera GT so that's what makes the N spec a joke when they will fit front GT tyres to the rear of a Cayman !!!!
MICHELIN Customer Care are zero help and will give you false information.
SO N spec is best avoided in PS4S and PSS as they are NOT for your car, nor are M spec, just buy normal tyres with no marking, it's the safest way.
Tyres from Costco Warehouse
They list the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 as follows:
[font="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"]Michelin 235/35 ZR20 (92)Y PILOT SPORT 4 S XL N0[/font]
£195.99 (inc VAT)
[font="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"]Michelin 265/35 ZR20 (99)Y PILOT SPORT 4 S XL N0[/font]
£259.99 (inc VAT) Plus an additional £8.40 inc VAT fitting charge per tyre
They list the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 as follows:
[font="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"]Michelin 235/35 ZR20 (92)Y PILOT SPORT 4 S XL N0[/font]
£195.99 (inc VAT)
[font="arial,helvetica,sans-serif"]Michelin 265/35 ZR20 (99)Y PILOT SPORT 4 S XL N0[/font]
£259.99 (inc VAT) Plus an additional £8.40 inc VAT fitting charge per tyre
turbo jonny
PCGB Member
Customer Care , where is that these days ? ha ha . Tried Porsche CC a few years ago , never again..
I will go with PSS
Mr D
“
Unfortunately, if Porsche confirm our concerns about possible mechanical damage mixing the non N rated tyres above, the only N rated tyre we could safely recommend is in our winter Alpin PA4 range.
Please don’t hesitate to get back if you have any more queries. “
Kind regards,
Graeme
MICHELIN Customer Care
Passenger Car & Light Truck Tyres
Tel: [link=tel:0845%20366%201590;%200845]0845 366 1590; 0845[/link] 366 1535
E-mail: contact@tc.michelin.eu
Contact us: [link=http://www.michelin.co.uk/contact]www.michelin.co.uk/contact[/link]
Web: [link=file:///X:/Michelin/Agentes/2017.%20Agent%20Folder/01.%20TCRE/Graeme/TEMPLATES/www.michelin.co.uk]www.michelin.co.uk[/link]
I will go with PSS
Mr D“
Unfortunately, if Porsche confirm our concerns about possible mechanical damage mixing the non N rated tyres above, the only N rated tyre we could safely recommend is in our winter Alpin PA4 range.
Please don’t hesitate to get back if you have any more queries. “
Kind regards,
Graeme
MICHELIN Customer Care
Passenger Car & Light Truck Tyres
Tel: [link=tel:0845%20366%201590;%200845]0845 366 1590; 0845[/link] 366 1535
E-mail: contact@tc.michelin.eu
Contact us: [link=http://www.michelin.co.uk/contact]www.michelin.co.uk/contact[/link]
Web: [link=file:///X:/Michelin/Agentes/2017.%20Agent%20Folder/01.%20TCRE/Graeme/TEMPLATES/www.michelin.co.uk]www.michelin.co.uk[/link]
Must be a world record asking price surely [8D]
987 Spyder 3.4. 6 speed manual transmission. First registered 14/12/2011 (2012 model year by chassis 'C'). Finished in Carrara White with Black leather lightweight carbon backed / folding bucket seats. Without doubt the finest first generation Spyder we've seen. Indistinguishable from new and in Concours condition. Given the mileage, said condition and the car arguably having the perfect specification we can't see another Spyder getting anywhere close. On reflection this is probably the cleanest car of any type we've offered for sale, ever ! Supplied originally by Porsche Centre Sheffield. Porsche Main Agent service history from new with servicing carried out at the following intervals :- 09/10/2013 at 2133 miles (Porsche Centre Colchester) 16/11/2015 at 4014 miles (Porsche Centre Leicester) 27/09/2017 at 4502 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) Next service due 27/09/2019 or at 24502 miles which ever comes first. Unmarked 19" RS Spyder alloys (Black centre / silver circumference), Lightweight Carbon Backed Bucket Seats, PSE (Porsche Switchable Sports Exhaust), Sports Chrono Package Plus, Climate Controlled air conditioning, Factory fitted short shifter, PCM 3.0 touchscreen Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth telephone preparation and Universal Audio Interface. Sound Package Plus, Chronometer in Carrara White, rear park assist, Alcantara interior package, roll over bars in Carrara White, electric windows, electric mirrors, ABS, power steering, remote central locking and Thatcham Category 1 alarm / immobiliser. Original bill of sale, fully invoice supported service history, all MOT certificates, x2 keys and no Rev Range incursions recorded past the limiter. Simply perfect.
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987 Spyder 3.4. 6 speed manual transmission. First registered 14/12/2011 (2012 model year by chassis 'C'). Finished in Carrara White with Black leather lightweight carbon backed / folding bucket seats. Without doubt the finest first generation Spyder we've seen. Indistinguishable from new and in Concours condition. Given the mileage, said condition and the car arguably having the perfect specification we can't see another Spyder getting anywhere close. On reflection this is probably the cleanest car of any type we've offered for sale, ever ! Supplied originally by Porsche Centre Sheffield. Porsche Main Agent service history from new with servicing carried out at the following intervals :- 09/10/2013 at 2133 miles (Porsche Centre Colchester) 16/11/2015 at 4014 miles (Porsche Centre Leicester) 27/09/2017 at 4502 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) Next service due 27/09/2019 or at 24502 miles which ever comes first. Unmarked 19" RS Spyder alloys (Black centre / silver circumference), Lightweight Carbon Backed Bucket Seats, PSE (Porsche Switchable Sports Exhaust), Sports Chrono Package Plus, Climate Controlled air conditioning, Factory fitted short shifter, PCM 3.0 touchscreen Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth telephone preparation and Universal Audio Interface. Sound Package Plus, Chronometer in Carrara White, rear park assist, Alcantara interior package, roll over bars in Carrara White, electric windows, electric mirrors, ABS, power steering, remote central locking and Thatcham Category 1 alarm / immobiliser. Original bill of sale, fully invoice supported service history, all MOT certificates, x2 keys and no Rev Range incursions recorded past the limiter. Simply perfect.
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