Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
We can already say with some advance 82nd edition of the Geneva Motor Show from 8 to 12 March 2012, one of the most admired car is undoubtedly the new Porsche Boxster.
Prior to its world debut, the German engineers have given us a lot of spy photos of the Porsche Boxster, as there have been a spy video of the tests.
The new roadster from Stuttgart event on the shores of Lake Geneva, where is also accompanied by her sister sportiest, the Porsche Boxster S.

Porsche Boxster
Radical novelty of the new Boxster is a chassis with all-new lightweight chassis and a completely reworked, characteristics that make them lose a few pounds of weight (with a consequent improvement in consumption). On the other hand grows a few inches long, with a longer wheelbase.
The exterior design is characterized by flat shapes and tense. The windshield is the most forward position, the ends of the fabric roof of the new power configuration. At present, this is not yet equipped with a lid, still under development.
The revised interior is inspired by the Porsche Carrera GT with the tunnel upward for better ergonomics. Have been redesigned interior spaces to the benefit of the habitability.

Boxer engine and gearbox PDK sport for the new Porsche Boxster
The new Boxster is powered by 6 cylinder boxer engine of 2,706 cm3. In addition to providing a power of 265 hp (195 kW) at 6,700 rpm, which is 10 hp more than the previous version with a larger displacement and a maximum torque of 280 Nm between 4,500 and 6,500 rpm.
The efficiency of the boxer is supported by the energy recovery systems on the network board, thermal management and start-stop function.
The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual while you can take the more sporty, dual-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 7-speed.

Performance and fuel consumption of the Porsche Boxster
This included driving pleasure is enhanced due to rapid and imperceptible gear changes.
As standard, the Boxster reaches 264 km / h, stopping cedendone two with PDK to 262 km / h, but from 0 to 100 km / h earns 1 hundredth of a second using 5.7 “against 5.8″ base .
In the urban cycle, the roadster from Stuttgart with a 6-speed manual transmission consumes 11.4 l/100 km, 6.3 l/100 km, while the combined 8.2 l/100 km in combined.
A little ‘more parsimonious with the gear dual-clutch PDK fuel consumption reported by the House, respectively, of 10.6 l/100 km, 5.9 l/100 km and 7.7 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions are 192 g / km and 180 g / km.

Sport Chrono Package for the Boxster
To further enhance the driving dynamics of Porsche Boxster offers the optional Sport Chrono package that includes, for the first time, the engine mount system. Another first for the Boxster is represented by the Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) mechanical rear differential.

Availability and price of the new Porsche Boxster
The market launch of the new generation Boxster is scheduled for April 14, 2012, but you can already order the price of Euro 49,884.00. The dual-clutch PDK transmission version costs rather 52,757.75 euros. Debut at the sports version Porsche Boxster S from 61,076.00 euros.