Porsche has announced the pricing for the new 2008 Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S. The Limited Edition Porsche Boxster starts at $49,900 (Reg: $45,800) and the Boxster S starts at $59,900 (reg: $55,700). Porsche is only going to produce 500 of the orange Boxsters.
The limited edition Boxsters will feature a distinct orange paint that is also on the 911 GT3 RS, a SportDesign package that adds front spoiler lips, a new automatically extending rear spoiler,a revised rear trim that allows for an integrated diffuser and 18-inch black alloy wheels.
The Limited Edition Boxster goes on sale on September 28th.
Press Release:
Porsche Announces Price and Launch Date for New Limited Edition Boxster
Unique Orange Head Turner Dazzles Consumers with Eye-Catching Design and
Pricing
Atlanta, August 9, 2007 — Porsche’s all-new orange 2008 Limited Edition
Boxster and Boxster S will soon be stirring excitement around the country with
a stylish design and competitive pricing starting at $49,900 USD and $59,900
USD, respectively. With the first Limited Edition being displayed at a special
sneak preview at the NY Auto Show this past spring where it received a rave
reception, the 500 eagerly anticipated Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S
models will go on sale in dealerships on September 28, 2007 throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
Clad in striking orange paint, a color previously featured only with the
track-ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the Limited Edition Boxster is as well-built as
it is eye-catching and even includes a special “Limited Edition” plaque on the
glove compartment. Its sport exhaust system, as well as the safety bars,
designed to help protect occupants, are dressed in orange paint. And the
SportDesign package that includes spoiler lips in the front, an automatically
extending and redesigned rear spoiler, and modified rear trim with integrated
diffuser provides a more stunning and sporty appearance.
Complementing the orange paint are several eye-catching elements in black
including black painted alloy wheels–with large 18 inch standard on the
Boxster and 19-inch standard on the Boxster S–striking black exterior side
mirrors, black front and side air inlets, all of which tastefully complement
the car’s model designation in black on the rear deck and a black convertible
top. Black carries over to the seats, carpet, dash, door panels and other
surrounding soft surfaces. Adding to the performance theme is the use of
Alcantara trim, a suede-like material used on performance Porsches like the 911
GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. Alcantara is pleasant to touch, but it also helps occupants
stay planted in the interior during sporty driving. Alcantara trim is used on
seat inserts, the three-spoke steering wheel from the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS,
and gear shift and handbrake lever on vehicles with manual transmission.
To further tie the interior and exterior, Porsche designers added touches of
bright orange to interior trim pieces such as the door lever surrounds and the
trim panel that covers the dash-mounted cup holders. Even the gray shift
pattern on the gear shift lever carries an orange font.
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(R) 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 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts,
service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in
turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
Source: Porsche
Comments (15)
OMG!! I can't believe Porsche is coming out with a Limited Edition car and is charging more for it with NO power improvements!! HOW COULD THEY!! *end sarcasm*...
Posted by jon | August 9, 2007 6:33 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:33
Porsche and their ten billion over priced options with no engine/performance options. Does it come with limited edition orange cup holders and windshield wipers too?
Sigh... I clicked on this hoping to see like a 400 HP turbo Boxster.
Posted by Chris | August 9, 2007 6:55 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:55
"Does it come with limited edition orange cup holders and windshield wipers too?"
Given what I've seen on their options lists when building a Porsche online, I'd say the orange cup holders would be a $200 (minimum) option. Still, that's one hell of a car.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | August 9, 2007 7:08 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 19:08
Wow. You've been tango'd.
Posted by justniz | August 9, 2007 7:19 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 19:19
Wow, 10 000 for attractive paint. The Boxster is one of the most over priced cars out there. Porsche is supposed to be about performance, for the same price, a 350Z or a Corvette would school this baby Porsche around the track and in a straight line. Don't get me wrong, I like Porsche, i just hate the Boxster.
Posted by John | August 9, 2007 7:40 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 19:40
The 350Z could have 50 more HP and still wouldn't beat a boxster around a track. The boxster is a very wel-balanced car that aims itself at the track. Maybe if you put some money into a 350Z - but a stock 350 wouldn't touch a boxster on a road course.
corvette on the other hand just has too much power, the handling of the porsche couldn't compensate...
Posted by jon | August 10, 2007 7:10 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 07:10
Porsche is supercar
Posted by pablo13 | August 10, 2007 2:19 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 14:19
I bet the orange paint makes it go faster and is made with top secret pheremone technology to attract uber sexy models. With all that orange paint, I was expecting to see a home depot logo somewhere.
Posted by Clayton | August 10, 2007 3:46 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:46
Jon, can you back up your claim? Any top gear info, for instance, or any other? I really doubt the Boxster is better than a 350z on the track.
Posted by Sphere | August 10, 2007 11:23 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 23:23
HAHAHA, 350Z can't be a Boxster on the track??? What a fucking newb. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozvR3UFbkLA&mode=related&search=
Theres a Video of 350z, S2000, Boxster, M3 and a Skyline around the track. Guess who comes in last, The Boxster. Once again confirmed, Boxster is a over priced are not worth the high price tag.
Posted by John | August 11, 2007 9:45 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 21:45
Awsome video, thanks John!
Posted by Sphere | August 12, 2007 10:12 PM
Posted on August 12, 2007 22:12
hmmm... i bet it wasn't a boxter S in the video tho... I've driven a 350Z and a boxter and I thought the boxter was faster... (maybe bcos it was red...) ;) oh well whatever
Posted by Alex | August 13, 2007 2:48 AM
Posted on August 13, 2007 02:48
Why?
Posted by Yoko Ono | November 21, 2007 3:43 PM
Posted on November 21, 2007 15:43
Bottom line.... Its a porsche and they made only 500 of these. Anyone want to guess what a 350z goes for at action?? Besides which one would get more pootytang?? Enough said...
Posted by mike | April 19, 2008 9:42 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 21:42
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0408_sport_convertibles_comparison/specs_price.html
as said, stock 350z cannot outrun a boxter.
but with the $20k price difference u can mod the living hell out of any car.
but a porsche is a porsche =b
Posted by hei | June 12, 2008 12:25 AM
Posted on June 12, 2008 00:25