RE: Geneva 2012: Porsche Boxster

[Roberty]

sanctum said:

Looks a bit like an MR2 tho....

Wow so that's what an MR2 looks like with out all the ill fitting spoilers, quad exhaust pipes, Blitz stickers and other Halfords Tat the Barry boys throw at these things.

Doesn't look too bad, but it's no boxster, not even close!


Time for an eye Test their Sanctum.

[toon10]

That really is a thing of beauty. Gorgeous. I can't wait for the new Cayman if it's designed anything like that as I prefer tin tops.

[david_h]

Porsche have finally produced a decent looking Boxster after many revisions.

Now make a coupe and I'd buy it instead of an M3.

[E38Ross]

boxsey said:

I'd just got in to a 986 when they launched the 987. Now I've just swapped for a 987, they go and launch the 981! Roll on 7 years and no doubt I'll end up being one step behind again.

That's because they release a new model every 7 years

[SWoll]

nickfrog said:

sanctum said:

Looks a bit like an MR2 tho....

Maybe that's because the MR2 tried to look like a Boxster in the first place ? And failed.

Exactly, always find it amazing how short some peoples memories are...

I think the new Boxter looks great. Elegant, unfussy, and more aggressive than the previous model.

[Porkie]

GREAT looking car. Stunning and I bet its as good to drive as it is to look at!

[housen]

i like that

it doesnt look fat like the 991

[Rumblestripe]

Until the new Cayman comes out (of which I have high hopes) that is the best looking Porsche in the range. Lovely looking car even when in silver! Should look great in Guards Red.

[KP]

They've finally got the design right.

Great looking car.

KP

[beanbag]

I'm no Porsche fan but this has me hooked. Absolutely stunning!

I've always said I'd wait a few years before getting a new car as my finance ends September 2013 and my car would then be mine 100%, but by then there should be some rather nice 2nd hand examples....all too tempting!

[kambites]

Lets hope Porsche do a better job with their electric power steering system in this than the road tests imply they have in the 991.

[housen]

just specced one up

pretty much loaded for 56k

i want one !

[Benjy911]

More pictures.
















http://www.asphalte.ch/news/2012/03/geneve-2012-po...

[anonymous-user]

How big is it compared to rivals and the previous version just out of interest?

[Benjy911]

This is a comparison with the old one.

[anonymous-user]

Benjy911 said:

This is a comparison with the old one.

So its a bit more compact then with a longer wheelbase. It did look like it had grown in the pics, must be that it looks a little mor muscular! However, It may have been said before but it could have been made to look a bit less generic!

[kambites]

So 3cm longer than the old one, with shorter overhangs at both ends. That should bode well for its handling.

[Garlick]

Yes please.

I really (really) like that.

[mrdemon]

I would have one if it had 360BHp

the 2012 BHp is a joke for the Boxster, My outgoing Spyder weighs less and has more Bhp.

[pward70]

I work in the same place where the Boxster is made, and can confirm that it looks absolutely stunning in the flesh. Think that will be my next lease car.