Road TestCar reviews - Porsche - Boxster - convertiblePorsche modelsThe Car14 Jun 2001 Boxster comes with two new transmissions which have been specifically developed to mate to the new engine. One is a five- speed manual gearbox while the other is a clutchless five-speed automatic Tiptronic The power-operated soft-top takes just 12 seconds to open or close and is one of the world's fastest Total luggage capacity is 260 litres and is split between a front and rear compartment Porsche claims it is the first production car to use race-developed four-piston mono block brake callipers The brakes limit fade and allow the Boxster to decelerate from 100km/h to zero in a breathtaking 2.7 seconds A hard-top and roof-rack system are available at extra cost Porsche claims this is the first car to use PVC TPO film, which stops windows fogging up and prevents evaporation from plastic surfaces The sharp steering has 2.4 turns lock to lock In typical Porsche fashion, the analogue dials are grouped in an arc. Unusually, the car also has digital displays including a speedo readout The air scoop on the left side of the car supplies cool air to the engine A small spoiler pops automatically at the back of the car at speeds over 120km/h to help cut drag and reduce lift. It can be raised or lowered manually by an interior switch MacPherson struts with control arms are used front and rear to help maximise interior room The headlights combine form and function. A single-piece plastic cover protects the lights and turn indicators from stone damage The entire front-end styling is shared with the 996 series entry level 911 Did you know?Porsche claims the Boxster's shape harks back to the 1950s' 356 and 550 Spyder, the latter driving James Dean to his deathAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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