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2010 Porsche Boxter review


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The Boxster caused a revelation when it launched in 1996, providing a genuine Porsche driving experience for far less money than the somewhat pricey 911.

The second generation of Boxster was introduced in 2005 and has changed little since a facelift for the 2009 model. The major difference to the range in 2010 is the addition of the Boxster Spyder; a lightweight, stripped out driver-focused car.

The Boxster’s name is a cross between Boxer – the name for the style of engine it uses – and roadster, reflecting its top-down possibilities by way of a folding canvas roof. Despite its sporting heritage, plenty of luxuries are available in the Boxster and Boxster S, such as leather seats and satellite navigation.

The car itself seats two and powers the rear wheels from a mid-mounted engine. The entry-level Boxster comes with a 2.9-litre, flat six-cylinder engine that develops 255 horsepower, while the Boxster S houses a 3.4-litre unit putting out 310bhp. Both are available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a PDK dual clutch automatic with seven speeds. Both are available with an option Sports Chrono Package Plus, which features launch control for flawless, high-speed starts from standstill.

The Boxster Spyder is the lightest car that Porsche sells, weighing just 1,275kg thanks to the removal of the roof-folding mechanism, radio and, crucially, air conditioning – don’t rely on this as an every day car. It sports a tuned version of the Boxster S engine, developing 320bhp. The Spyder is inspired by the Porsche roadsters of the past and rides on an all-new sports suspension. It comes with the Sports Chrono Package Plus as standard, and can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in less than five seconds.

SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-porsche-boxster/

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