New York 2015: 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder Debuts

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: March 31st, 2015

new york 2015 2016 porsche boxster spyder debuts

Looking for something to drive during those hot Miami nights? The 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder just might be what you need.

Revealed ahead of the first press day of the 2015 New York Auto Show, the new Spyder gets its power from a 3.8-liter flat-six pushing 375 horses to the back through a manual transmission. The engine helps the roadster head down the highway from zero to 60 in 4.3 seconds, topping out at 180 mph. Stopping is handled by brakes pulled from the 911 Carrera S parts bin, while suspension is firm with a 20mm ride height.

Other features — or lack thereof — include a manually operated top with electric clasp; a smaller steering wheel; standard radio- and AC-delete with no-cost optional audio and AC; sports seats; and optional connected-vehicle technology in the form of the automaker’s Porsche Communication Management system.

Price of admission begins at $82,100, with dealers taking orders now for delivery in October, when the first Boxster Spyders arrive in the United States from Germany.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Cdotson on Apr 01, 2015

A 20mm ride height is not correct. I don't know whether you mean 20mm of travel, which also doesn't sound right, or that it's been lowered by 20mm relative to the standard Boxster, but that detail should be checked.

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- S2k Chris on Apr 01, 2015
  
  Guaranteed it's lowered by 20mm vs. standard. Also, I want one of these so badly it aches a little bit.
  
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Chan on Apr 02, 2015

Former Cayman owner here. When I go back to Porsche, I'm quite certain it will be a Boxster Spyder of some sort. In my eye it's Porsche's most perfectly beautiful modern car and produces one of the most unique powertrain/exhaust sounds in the world.

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