MY 2012 Boxster 988 Nearly Ready

[daro911]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/251598/ These are the latest spy pictures of the new Porsche Boxster in testing. The images, taken in Germany, show the Boxster sporting less disguise than ever before as development enters an advanced stage. It is tipped to be launched at next year’s Geneva motor show. See the latest Porsche Boxster spy pics The next Boxster spied here may show a car similar in appearance to the current model, but in fact, like the next 911, every panel in the Boxster will be new, as will the fabric roof. The new panels will be lighter, too, to keep weight to a minimum. Next year’s Boxster will also be longer and wider than the current model to make room in the Porsche range for the new ‘baby Boxster’, which will share its platform with the VW BlueSport and Audi R4. The larger dimensions will boost interior space and high-speed stability. The front end will also undergo styling modifications to increase the Boxster's pedestrian impact safety protection. The next Boxster will also be a showcase for Porsche’s downsized petrol engines as it bids to cut its overall CO2 fleet emissions. Boxster model line director Hans-Jurgen Wohler told Autocar earlier this year that a four-cylinder engine and a turbocharged three-cylinder engine were under consideration for the car. “A Boxster with a four-cylinder engine, or maybe even a three-cylinder turbo, could produce between 180bhp and 200bhp and emit just 180g/km of CO2,” said Wohler. “Given the Boxster’s history – that it started with a 200bhp, 2.5-litre engine – I think this is possibly something that customers could accept. “We are under a great deal of pressure from the EU law makers to reduce emissions, but we don’t know yet how much we’ll have to come down by,” he added.

 

[berty987]

Possibly the angle or colour isnt doing any favours but it looks like the side windows are even smaller and the rear coke bottle curves to the arches has been lost? I guess it needs to be seen in the flesh to truly appreciate the new lines. Will certainly be interesting to see if the engine gets a power hike on the S model to a figure above 320 bhp which is the current limitation in the sister Cayman model. Allegedly prices are also moving upwards too, these cars will need some serious performance to compete with the current offerings from Nissan and Audi to justify a higher price tag. Wallet is firmly tucked in the pocket at the moment, only a spyder seems likely to entice it out .

 

[daro911]

New Rear Coke Shape Possibly!

Next year is shaping up to be the year of the Boxster. Not only will Porsche begin testing three electric prototypes of the drop-top, but an all-new car is due to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. And while this mule appears very similar to the outgoing car, every panel and the fabric roof are completely new. And, in typical Porsche style, while the new car may bear a strong resemblance to the one it replaces, the third gen car will be quite significantly different under the skin. For a start, the firm is working hard to cut its carbon dioxide emissions so the Boxster will be lighter than the car it replaces thanks to the use of more aluminium. But the biggest chance it likely to come with the engines. While the Boxster S’ direct injection 3.4-litre flat six is likely to be carried over with minimal changes, the older, 255bhp 2.9-litre non-direct injection unit in the standard car is likely to be downsized to a turbocharged four cylinder which produces around 270bhp but, crucially, less emissions. Emphasis will also be placed on the firm’s seven-speed PDK gearbox which allows faster shifts than a manual, but also contributes to better fuel economy because of the better spread of ratios. The Boxster will be followed by the all-new Cayman later in the year. Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/255049/next_porsche_boxster_spied.html#ixzz0ustdFhnt

 

[poprock]

Just a thought, but Porsche definitively stated that the new dash and interior design on the 918 Spyder concept was intended for production use in their forthcoming models. Who thinks we might see this new interior style first in the Boxster?

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: AutoExpress ...the older, 255bhp 2.9-litre non-direct injection unit in the standard car

Given its a 9A1 block engine (not an up-capacity M97 - if it was, the PDK gearbox wouldn't fit) its actually no older than the DFI engines.

...the firm’s seven-speed PDK gearbox which allows faster shifts than a manual, but also contributes to better fuel economy because of the better spread of ratios.

And because it heads for 7th gear faster than you can say "where's my cloth cap?".

 

[daro911]

Porsche will increase the size of its two-seat roadster, the 2012 Boxster, in order to make room for a smaller and cheaper entry-level model based on the new Volkswagen BlueSport. The next Boxster’s wheelbase and overall length will both grow, the latter to nearly 4.4 metres, providing more passenger and luggage space. See Autocar's rendering of the new baby Boxster The timing of the arrival of he new convertible coincides with the end of Porsche’s contract with Valmet Automotive in Finland, where the current Boxster and Cayman are made. In early 2012, production of the cars will switch to Stuttgart. Before then, incoming Porsche boss Matthias Muller will clear the way for a cheaper entry-level Porsche based on the new mechanicals of the VW BlueSport roadster, Autocar has learned. See the spy pics of the new Boxster Muller is an expert product planning strategist who’s proved his skills within the VW Group, and is a supporter of the three-pronged plan to put the BlueSport into production. His remit from the highest ranks of the VW Group executive board is to integrate Porsche into the organisation by harmonising its production methods with those of its new sister brands, and by seizing opportunities for wider co-operation and component sharing with Audi in particular. Read more on the new Porsche Boxster Porsche’s top man is also planning to demonstrate to the conservative old guard that its sports cars needn’t be 100 per cent unique to be successful. The BlueSport roadster was a concept at the 2009 Detroit show and has since met with enough enthusiasm from interested buyers to convince VW that it deserves a future. However, the business case for investment in a new platform for the BlueSport depends upon it being a ‘three-brand car’, with combined production volume of close to 100,000 units a year. Read Autocar's first drive of the VW BlueSport VW brand executives are keen to back the project, but their counterparts at Audi and Porsche — the two other VW Group brands who would need to offer models based on the BlueSport’s platform in order to make its business case viable — have been lukewarm. But Muller could be the man to make the sub-£30,000 Porsche happen, thanks to his direct experience of Audi mechanicals — gained during his time working on Ingolstadt’s ‘MLP’ platform — plus an allegiance to advocates of the BlueSport proposal highly placed within the VW Group. Muller also has the will to sway the conservative Stuttgart execs.

 

[john holmes]

Hi Daro If the new Boxster is to be launched at Geneva in March 2011 when do you think it will hit the dealers or have you heard of any taking orders yet? Regards John Holmes White Boxster 987

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: john holmes Hi Daro If the new Boxster is to be launched at Geneva in March 2011 when do you think it will hit the dealers or have you heard of any taking orders yet? Regards John Holmes White Boxster 987

Hi John Haven't heard of anyone taking orders yet as I guess they have a lot of current models to shift for the foreseeable [] http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/next-generation-porsche-boxster-spied-ar95859.html http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1030927_spy-shots-2012-porsche-boxster August 30th, 2010 With the arrival of the new Boxster Spyder in showrooms this year, Porsche’s entry-level convertible range is now complete and due to be replaced by a brand new model in the next 12 to 18 months. The video below shows the car undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden, in addition to the latest revealing spy shots taken of a prototype testing near the Nurburgring in Germany. Development of the next-generation 2012 Porsche Boxster is well underway as the images and video of the prototype demonstrate. However, a rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. The thought coincides with possible rumors of a revived 914 that could be co-branded by both VW and Porsche, which means the new Boxster could certainly be fitted with a highly charged four-banger. If that’s the case, we're sure Porsche will still offer a six-cylinder option for upper range models. Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222 g/km of CO2--about 100 g/km more than the projected 2015 limits. Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival late next year to find out. [Video: YouTube via Auto Motor & Sport] 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shotsGallery With the arrival of the new Boxster Spyder in showrooms this year, Porsche’s entry-level convertible range is now complete and due to be replaced by a brand new model in the next 12 to 18 months. The video below shows the car undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden, in addition to the latest revealing spy shots taken of a prototype testing near the Nurburgring in Germany. Development of the next-generation 2012 Porsche Boxster is well underway as the images and video of the prototype demonstrate. However, a rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. The thought coincides with possible rumors of a revived 914 that could be co-branded by both VW and Porsche, which means the new Boxster could certainly be fitted with a highly charged four-banger. If that’s the case, we're sure Porsche will still offer a six-cylinder option for upper range models. Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222 g/km of CO2--about 100 g/km more than the projected 2015 limits. Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival late next year to find out.

 

[daro911]

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[/link] Next Porsche Boxster - new pics 10 September 2010 [/ul] These are the best spy pictures yet of the new Porsche Boxster. The new Boxster, spied here in testing near the Nurburgring, has dropped much of the camouflage of the previous test cars spied and some of its real bodywork –including parts of the front and the doors - is now visible. [link=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsGallery.aspx?AR=252675&EL=-1]See the new spy pics of the next Porsche Boxster[/link] As is the norm with Porsche styling, it will be evolution rather than revolution with the new Boxster. However its wheelbase and overall length will both grow, the latter to nearly 4.4 metres, providing more passenger and luggage space. This will also allow Porsche to introduce a new ‘baby’ Boxster based on the new mechanicals of the VW BlueSport roadster. The timing of the arrival of he new convertible coincides with the end of Porsche’s contract with Valmet Automotive in Finland, where the current Boxster and Cayman are made. In early 2012, production of the cars will switch to Stuttgart. Every panel in the Boxster will be new, as will the fabric roof. The new panels will be lighter, too, to keep weight to a minimum. [link=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Porsche-Boxster/251855/]Read more on Porsche's new baby Boxster[/link] The next Boxster will also be a showcase for Porsche’s downsized petrol engines as it bids to cut its overall CO2 fleet emissions. Boxster model line director Hans-Jurgen Wohler told Autocar earlier this year that a four-cylinder engine and a turbocharged three-cylinder engine were under consideration for the car. “A Boxster with a four-cylinder engine, or maybe even a three-cylinder turbo, could produce between 180bhp and 200bhp and emit just 180g/km of CO2,” said Wohler. “Given the Boxster’s history – that it started with a 200bhp, 2.5-litre engine – I think this is possibly something that customers could accept.

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: daro911 Wohler. “Given the Boxster’s history – that it started with a 200bhp, 2.5-litre engine – I think this is possibly something that customers could accept.

Not exactly a good marketing principle is it? Lets not make what the customer actually wants but instead what the customer "could accept". Personally I think its something that will make people rush out and buy the current Boxster before Porsche nobble it! If they're going to make a smaller, cheaper, more economical car, I personally don't see any need to ruin the Boxster.

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: spyderman

ORIGINAL: daro911 Wohler. “Given the Boxster’s history – that it started with a 200bhp, 2.5-litre engine – I think this is possibly something that customers could accept.

Not exactly a good marketing principle is it? Lets not make what the customer actually wants but instead what the customer "could accept". Personally I think its something that will make people rush out and buy the current Boxster before Porsche nobble it! If they're going to make a smaller, cheaper, more economical car, I personally don't see any need to ruin the Boxster.

Doesn't a lower bhp fit the Porsche business model...... 'Less for more money' ? []

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA Doesn't a lower bhp fit the Porsche business model...... 'Less for more money' ? []

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/porsche-boxster/next-porsche-boxster---new-pics/252675/pictures/next-porsche-boxster---new-pics.aspx Next Porsche Boxster - new pics 28 October 2010 These are the best spy pictures yet of the new Porsche Boxster. The new Boxster, spied here being tested to its limits at the Nurburgring, has dropped much of the camouflage of the previous test cars spied and some of its real bodywork – including parts of the front and the doors - is now visible. As is the norm with Porsche styling, it will be evolution rather than revolution with the new Boxster. However, its wheelbase and overall length will both grow, the latter to nearly 4.4 metres, providing more passenger and luggage space. This will also allow Porsche to introduce a new ‘baby’ Boxster, based on the new mechanicals of the VW BlueSport roadster. The timing of the arrival of the new convertible coincides with the end of Porsche’s contract with Valmet Automotive in Finland, where the current Boxster and Cayman are made. In early 2012, production of the cars will switch to Stuttgart. Every panel in the Boxster will be new, as will the fabric roof. The new panels will be lighter, too, to keep weight to a minimum. Read more on Porsche's new baby Boxster The next Boxster will also be a showcase for Porsche’s downsized petrol engines as it bids to cut its overall CO2 fleet emissions. Boxster model line director Hans-Jurgen Wohler told Autocar earlier this year that a four-cylinder engine and a turbocharged three-cylinder engine were under consideration for the car. “A Boxster with a four-cylinder engine, or maybe even a three-cylinder turbo, could produce between 180bhp and 200bhp and emit just 180g/km of CO2,” said Wohler. “Given the Boxster’s history – that it started with a 200bhp, 2.5-litre engine – I think this is possibly something that customers could accept. Read Autocar's full inside story on the next Porsche 911 “We are under a great deal of pressure from the EU law makers to reduce emissions, but we don’t know yet how much we’ll have to come down by,” he added. Porsche confirmed in July it was developing three all-electric Boxsters for fleet tests in Germany from 2011.