Geneva 2012: 2013 Porsche Boxster, Now With 991 Percent More Brand Identity
Published: March 6th, 2012
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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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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
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.