[Mavus]

These will be a hoot to drive! The S could be a monster with tune. And talk about value for the Base with all the tq. There is nothing like it in the segment and they will continue to rule it. I love the interior and the overall design. No stupid and tacky glued on screens. I can't wait to test drive it!!

[StealYourFace]

I'm more curious what they will do with the GTS in NA form to keep it quicker than the S. Maybe a 3.6?

[SpeedyJ]

exciting!

[M3ZING]

Originally Posted by StealYourFace

I'm more curious what they will do with the GTS in NA form to keep it quicker than the S. Maybe a 3.6?

Faster than a 911? I dont think so....

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by M3ZING

Faster than a 911? I dont think so....

They already did a 4.0, no worries about it taking top rung. 911 will progress accordingly.

[TheBingoBalls]

Car & Driver: Official 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster/Boxster S Photos & Info





Love the redesign! Looks a lot more sleek and refined!

[auf Deutsch]

Originally Posted by EfEightyM3

This car is only going to take "the only game in town" when it comes to roadsters even further away from reach for anyone trying to compete.
Even the base boxster at 300 hp and under 3000 lbs is going to be a rocket with the handling you know only Porsche has.
The Cayman will be astonishing as well and then don't forget the GTS mode and future GT4.

I haven't seen weights announced yet. Let's hope adding a turbo and accompanying components don't raise the curb weight.

[NickyC]

Big fat meh. I'll keep my ten year old Z4M, thanks Porsche.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

I haven't seen weights announced yet. Let's hope adding a turbo and accompanying components don't raise the curb weight.

Since Porsche has already updated their website (something that takes BMW half a year), the base is 2,944 and the S is 2,988. Compared to the six cylinder Caymans, it's up 56 and 78 pounds respectively. I can't recall if the Boxster was heavier than the Cayman before.

[auf Deutsch]

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

$57,050 and $69,450....The S is going to be fast, likely hitting 60 in well under 4 seconds with PDK.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Since Porsche has already updated their website (something that takes BMW half a year), the base is 2,944 and the S is 2,988. Compared to the six cylinder Caymans, it's up 56 and 78 pounds respectively. I can't recall if the Boxster was heavier than the Cayman before.

99% positive the boxster has always been lighter.
I know the spyder is lighter than the gt4.

Speaking of spyders. I'd be hard pressed not to grab it over this new one. Pasm or no pasm...

[MaC-N54-E82]

I'm intrigued, but I've always liked forced induction. Looking forward to more reviews.

[GuidoK]

So why didnt they name it the 914?
It has more with that name (used for a roadcar, also positioned under the 911) than the 718 which was a racecar I think.

[Rewted]

Any vehicle with a damn pocket watch on the centre console is a huge NOPE for me!

[BwoodBMW]

New shape looks great.... I'm not a big fan of the four dot headlight design... looks a bit unfinished to me.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Yeah, pity they just don't have any history with boxer fours...

Love that they finally killed that stupid rear flap that rose at speed. This looks so much better.

Flat-4's are a huge part of the history of Porsche.

Flat-4's are what Ferry Porsche and company chose to power the 356. Also known as the first Porsche car. Ever.

Flat-4's were used on the original 718 Spyder...which won not only LeMans in 1961 (in it's class), but also a few Formula 2 races, hill climbs, and endurance. Graham Hill and Sterling Moss also drove the 718.

I-4's are what powered the 914/4, which saved Porsche's ass because the 914/6 (flat-6) wasn't selling too hot. In fact, the 914/4 with it's flat-4 outsold the 911 at that time.

I-4's are what powered the 924 which also sold very well and saved Porsche's ass.

I-4's are what powered the 944, which for a while was the most successful Porsche ever.

And more recently, the Porsche 919 (the car that won the last LeMans) is powered by a turbo charged V4 (which is a 4-cylinder)

4-Cylinders are as important to Porsche as the Inline-6s are important to BMW.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by GuidoK

So why didnt they name it the 914?
It has more with that name (used for a roadcar, also positioned under the 911) than the 718 which was a racecar I think.

The Cayman is right under the 911. Plus, the 944 was a front mounted car. The 718 was a Mid-mounted. And I guess the 944s isn't as exciting as the 718s.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Flat-4's are a huge part of the history of Porsche.

Flat-4's are what Ferry Porsche and company chose to power the 356. Also known as the first Porsche car. Ever.

Flat-4's were used on the original 718 Spyder...which won not only LeMans in 1961 (in it's class), but also a few Formula 2 races, hill climbs, and endurance. Graham Hill and Sterling Moss also drove the 718.

Flat-4's are what powered the 914/4, which saved Porsche's ass because the 914/6 (flat-6) wasn't selling too hot. In fact, the 914/4 with it's flat-4 outsold the 911 at that time.

Flat-4's are what powered the 924 which also sold very well and saved Porsche's ass.

Flat-4's are what powered the 944, which for a while was the most successful Porsche ever.

And more recently, the Porsche 919 (the car that won the last LeMans) is powered by a turbo charged V4 (which is a 4-cylinder)

4-Cylinders are as important to Porsche as the Inline-6s are important to BMW.

924/944/968 did not have a horizontally opposed 4, but rather straight fours.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

924/944/968 did not have a horizontally opposed 4, but rather straight fours.

My b. The Flat-4 stuck with me. Still, 4-cylinders.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Aatish

My b. The Flat-4 stuck with me. Still, 4-cylinders.

I think we both get that Porsche has a long, proud history both on the road and the track, with four cylinders. I was just making fun of the guy who wouldn't buy a four cylinder Porsche.

[GuidoK]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Flat-4's are a huge part of the history of Porsche.


I-4's are what powered the 914/4, which saved Porsche's ass because the 914/6 (flat-6) wasn't selling too hot. In fact, the 914/4 with it's flat-4 outsold the 911 at that time.

you mean flat four

Originally Posted by Aatish

The Cayman is right under the 911. Plus, the 944 was a front mounted car. The 718 was a Mid-mounted. And I guess the 944s isn't as exciting as the 718s.

I wrote 914, not 944. The 914 had flat four (except for one model) was mid mounted, had a detachable roof (the 718 had no roof at all), and was a road car instead of a bespoke racecar, and was positioned under the 911. So to me that makes for a more suitable name.

[Em135eye]

I don't like four cylinders whatever they can do (my other car is a 2.5 4 pot) but this is sounding very exciting; and stupidly quick!