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Written by Yves
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Thursday, 17 February 2005 |
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Page 3 of 3 The second-generation Porsche Boxster is powered by a 2.7-liter, horizontally opposed six-cylinder boxer engine that generates 240 horsepower (SAE) and 199 pound-feet of torque. Even in its most basic form, the Boxster can accelerate from a standing start to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 5.9 seconds and has achieved a top test-track speed of 159 per hour (256 km/h) miles. With standard Porsche Stability Management and 17-inch wheels, the Boxster is priced at $43,800 US.
At Porsche, S indicates a special model, not a mere trim package, and the Boxster S is special indeed. A 3.2-liter boxer six pumps out 280 horsepower (SAE) and 236 pound-feet of torque. Flowing through a standard six-speed manual transmission, the engine takes the Boxster S from a standing start to 60 (97 km/h) miles per hour in only 5.2 seconds on the way to a top test-track speed of 167 miles per hour (268 km/h.) With standard 18-inch wheels and other equipment, the Boxster S starts at $53,100 US.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 203 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
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