Geneva 2012: 2013 Porsche Boxster, Now With 991 Percent More Brand Identity

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

The newest Porsche Boxster is here, with lots more aluminum, some new engines and styling cues derived from the 991-chassis Porsche 911 that has just launched in North America.

The base engine, a 2.7L flat-six, makes 265 horsepower, while the 3.4L in the Boxster S makes 315. A 6-speed manual and 7-speed PDK gearbox are both available. A Sport Chrono Package with Dynamic Transmission Mounts and a Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) mechanical differential are also available, at an exorbitant markup no doubt. The 2013 Boxster will be on sale this summer, and Jack Baruth will not be testing one.





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  • Ccd1 Ccd1 on Mar 08, 2012

    Look forward to a TTAC review of this car. Several sources have released "First Drives" which are favorable of course. My take is that the new Boxster is an improvement but not much of one. Horsepower and torque receive nominal increases, weight loss is 70-80 lbs, fuel efficiency increases by 15%. Most important changes are a larger cabin which will fit larger people and the cabin electronics received a substantial update. Expect the changes to the Cayman to largely mirror those to the Boxster

  • Danwat1234 Danwat1234 on Mar 12, 2012

    It'll be interesting to see what the real world MPG will be. The electrical recuperation technology is cool. If only the alternator could turn into a motor to help the engine along too, powered by the lead acid battery or a supercapacitor.

  • Dartdude The bottom line is that in the new America coming the elites don't want you and me to own cars. They are going to make building cars so expensive that the will only be for the very rich and connected. You will eat bugs and ride the bus and live in a 500sq-ft. apartment and like it. HUD wants to quit giving federal for any development for single family homes and don't be surprised that FHA aren't going to give loans for single family homes in the very near future.
  • Ravenuer The rear view of the Eldo coupe makes it look fat!
  • FreedMike This is before Cadillac styling went full scale nutty...and not particularly attractive, in my opinion.
  • JTiberius1701 Middle of April here in NE Ohio. And that can still be shaky. Also on my Fiesta ST, I use Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires for the winter and Bridgestone Potenza for my summer tires. No issues at all.
  • TCowner We've had a 64.5 Mustang in the family for the past 40 years. It is all original, Rangoon Red coupe with 289 (one of the first instead of the 260), Rally Pac, 4-speed, factory air, every option. Always gets smiles and thumbs ups.
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