Todays Autocar June 29th carries a full double page spread of the next MY05 Boxster and Boxster Coupe [8D]
Where do I begin [
]
Styling is distinctly Boxster, although most body panels are new. The headlamps become more rounded and larger front air vents feed the front mounted rads, while bigger vents ahead of the rear wheelarch ram air into the mid-mounted engine. Most of the componentry shared with the 997 will be out of sight, including a four way adjustable steering column, a repositioned pedal box for more interior space and many of the component sets used in the chasis and suspension.
Two carry over six cylinder engines will power the new Boxster and "S", although both units will be upgraded. Capacities ar expected to remain 2.7 and 3.2 litres, although new VarioCam Plus valvegear will push power outputs up to around 240 and 270bhp.
Expect the standard Boxster to top 160mph with 0-60mph in around 6.0, while the more powerful "S" will nudge 170mph and reach 60mph in 5.5sec.
A new DSG twin clutch gearbox will be available but not at the launch!!
Sitting inside the snug 2 seater cabin drivers will notice a 911-sourced centre console, although the eye level dashboard will be unique. A multi function screen, larger glovebox and modern switchgear will be welcome additions, all absent on the ageing 1996 original. Prices are likely to rise to around £32000 and £39000.
The new Boxster may prove to conservative with all the new competition warned one industry watcher!!
The new tin top coupe will carry a seperate name from the Boxster, not a number. It will follow 9 months after the roadster. The new coupe is expected to be the cheapest Boxster starting at around £29000.00
Where do I begin [
]Styling is distinctly Boxster, although most body panels are new. The headlamps become more rounded and larger front air vents feed the front mounted rads, while bigger vents ahead of the rear wheelarch ram air into the mid-mounted engine. Most of the componentry shared with the 997 will be out of sight, including a four way adjustable steering column, a repositioned pedal box for more interior space and many of the component sets used in the chasis and suspension.
Two carry over six cylinder engines will power the new Boxster and "S", although both units will be upgraded. Capacities ar expected to remain 2.7 and 3.2 litres, although new VarioCam Plus valvegear will push power outputs up to around 240 and 270bhp.
Expect the standard Boxster to top 160mph with 0-60mph in around 6.0, while the more powerful "S" will nudge 170mph and reach 60mph in 5.5sec.
A new DSG twin clutch gearbox will be available but not at the launch!!
Sitting inside the snug 2 seater cabin drivers will notice a 911-sourced centre console, although the eye level dashboard will be unique. A multi function screen, larger glovebox and modern switchgear will be welcome additions, all absent on the ageing 1996 original. Prices are likely to rise to around £32000 and £39000.
The new Boxster may prove to conservative with all the new competition warned one industry watcher!!
The new tin top coupe will carry a seperate name from the Boxster, not a number. It will follow 9 months after the roadster. The new coupe is expected to be the cheapest Boxster starting at around £29000.00
