Porsche Boxster
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The 2014 Porsche Boxster ranks 2 out of 12 Luxury
Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis
of published reviews and test drives of the Porsche Boxster, as well as
reliability and safety data. With extraordinary handling and a modern interior design, test
drivers agree that the 2014 Porsche Boxster is in a league of its own.
Porsche Boxster and the more powerful Boxster S have
six-cylinder engines that auto writers say provide strong acceleration and
smooth power delivery. Both models come standard with a six-speed manual
transmission, which test drivers think offers precise, engaging shifting. A
seven-speed automated manual is optional, and automotive journalists say it
delivers very quick, well-timed shifts. The base 2014 Porsche Boxster gets an
EPA-estimated 20/30 mpg city/highway, which is very good for a luxury sports
car.
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The Boxster comes fitted with a 2.7-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It generates 195 kW (265 hp) of power at 6,700 rpm. The maximum torque of 280 Nm is available over a broad engine range of 4,500 rpm to 6,500 rpm.
The new Boxster with six-speed manual
gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 5.8 seconds and attains
a top speed of 264 km/h (164 mph). With the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), it achieves the 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) sprint in 5.7 seconds and a
reaches a maximum speed of 262 km/h (162 mph). In conjunction with the optional
Sport Chrono Package, the sprint time is reduced further to just 5.5 seconds.
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Under the hood of the Boxster lies a 2.7 liter, flat-six engine
with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which pumps out a power of
265 hp at the rate of 6700 rpm and a torque of 280 Nm at the rate of 4500-4800
rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches a top
speed of 254 km/h. On the other hand,the Porsche Boxster S is fitted with a
3.4-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus
producing a maximum power of 315 hp at 6700
rpm and a peak torque of 360 Nm between 4500-5800 rpm. With the
roadster going from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.1 seconds, the variant promises to
deliver a top speed of 279 kmph. Both the engines are coupled with six speed
manual transmission with a seven speed PDK available as an option.
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The Boxster comes fitted with a 2.7-litre flat-six engine with
direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It generates 195 kW (265 hp) of
power at 6,700 rpm. The maximum torque of 280 Nm is
available over a broad engine range of 4,500 rpm to 6,500 rpm. The
new Boxster with six-speed manual gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to
62 mph) in 5.8 seconds and attains a top speed of 264 km/h (164 mph). With the
optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), it achieves the 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62
mph) sprint in 5.7 seconds and a reaches a maximum speed of 262 km/h (162 mph).
In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the sprint time is
reduced further to just 5.5 seconds.
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Big wheels of up to 20 inches are available in chrome finish but eighteen-inch
wheels now come as standard.