2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder Review

As for competition, here's a list of high-end roadsters that might also interest Boxster S shoppers:
Audi TTS, 265 hp, (no pricing yet)
BMW M Roadster, 330 hp, $64,900
Lexus SC 430, 288 hp, $78,200
Lotus Elise SC, 218 hp, $61,900
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, 355 hp, $84,800

The TTS will be available later this year, and the four-passenger Lexus SC is more of a luxury tourer than a sports car. The BMW, Lotus and Mercedes are all quicker than the RS 60 Spyder.

The 2008 Boxster RS 60 Spyder starts out at a nauseating $81,800.

It should be noted, though, that if you option-up a standard Boxster S with all the goodies that's included in the RS 60, it will end up costing more. So, we should consider the RS 60 Spyder as, um, a good deal.

Conclusion
If you can find one, the RS 60 Spyder is a pure delight to drive and be seen in. The difference in performance between it and a regular Boxster S is negligible, and on the road, people probably won't even notice you're driving a limited-edition model.

But that's irrelevant. What's important is that you're driving a Porsche, and not them.
photo:Matthieu Lambert