Superb performance
The Boxster truly delivers a superb performance. While it may not be as dynamic as a Boxster S, let alone a Cayman S, it rewards the driver and offers reasonable fuel economy for a flat-six engine: 11.37 liters per 100 kilometers. With gentle use of the throttle, I was even able to drop to 10 L/100 km.
Accelerations from 0 to 100 km/h are completed in 7.6 seconds, which is good, while passing maneuvers from 80 to 120 km/h can be performed in under 5 seconds by using the second and third gears (5.5 seconds if you rely solely on the third gear).
What you need to remember is that this machine has to rev at high speed to unleash all its power. Other Porsches, meanwhile, offer more low-end torque. Still, the Boxster has enough gusto for daily driving and occasional blasts.
Safe and predictable
This German roadster won't catch you off-guard nor will it make you pay dearly for your mistakes. It handles like a charm, with a flexible clutch and gear throws that meet expectations. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) only steps in if you push the car too hard. Otherwise, it grants the driver plenty of freedom, even for sporty driving. Attacking corners is easy and, by maintaining a high engine speed, you can keep all your momentum upon reaccelerating.
Braking performance is just as superb. It took me 30.4 meters on average to stop from 100 to 0 km/h. I never got tired of putting the Boxster through its paces.
Will we see a new 4-cylinder?
Martin Constien pulled off miracles with this new engine and he managed to improve fuel economy at the same time. Having said that, with gas prices reaching all-time highs, I'm hoping Porsche brings back a 4-cylinder boxer. The legendary RS718 cars used to be powered by a 1.7-liter, flat-four engine producing 148 horsepower. They were the queens of hill racing and track competitions for a number of years.
So, if Porsche already has the expertise, why not go for it?
photo:Philippe Champoux
The Boxster truly delivers a superb performance. While it may not be as dynamic as a Boxster S, let alone a Cayman S, it rewards the driver and offers reasonable fuel economy for a flat-six engine: 11.37 liters per 100 kilometers. With gentle use of the throttle, I was even able to drop to 10 L/100 km.
Accelerations from 0 to 100 km/h are completed in 7.6 seconds, which is good, while passing maneuvers from 80 to 120 km/h can be performed in under 5 seconds by using the second and third gears (5.5 seconds if you rely solely on the third gear).
What you need to remember is that this machine has to rev at high speed to unleash all its power. Other Porsches, meanwhile, offer more low-end torque. Still, the Boxster has enough gusto for daily driving and occasional blasts.
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| What you need to remember is that this machine has to rev at high speed to unleash all its power. |
Safe and predictable
This German roadster won't catch you off-guard nor will it make you pay dearly for your mistakes. It handles like a charm, with a flexible clutch and gear throws that meet expectations. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) only steps in if you push the car too hard. Otherwise, it grants the driver plenty of freedom, even for sporty driving. Attacking corners is easy and, by maintaining a high engine speed, you can keep all your momentum upon reaccelerating.
Braking performance is just as superb. It took me 30.4 meters on average to stop from 100 to 0 km/h. I never got tired of putting the Boxster through its paces.
Will we see a new 4-cylinder?
Martin Constien pulled off miracles with this new engine and he managed to improve fuel economy at the same time. Having said that, with gas prices reaching all-time highs, I'm hoping Porsche brings back a 4-cylinder boxer. The legendary RS718 cars used to be powered by a 1.7-liter, flat-four engine producing 148 horsepower. They were the queens of hill racing and track competitions for a number of years.
So, if Porsche already has the expertise, why not go for it?
photo:Philippe Champoux
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