Porsche has unveiled the 2011 Boxster Spyder, which will become the lightest Porsche available. The third Boxster model will join the Boxster and Boxster S and debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show.
The Boxster Spyder features a low slung soft-top, extra low side windows and two bulges on the rear lid that make the Spyder reminiscent of the Carrera GT. The Spyder is powered by a 3.4-liter six-cylinder that puts out 320 horsepower, which is 10 more than the Boxster S. It also features an all-new sport suspension that lowers the Boxster Spyder 20 mm. The Boxster Spyder only weighs 2,811 pounds, which is 176 pounds lighter than the Boxster S.
When equipped with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission the Boxster Spyder reaches 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 166 mph with the roof open.
The 2011 Boxster Spyder goes on sale February 2010. U.S. pricing is $61,200.
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Comments (6)
and I jizzed in my pants
Posted by rflynn88 | November 5, 2009 9:46 AM
Posted on November 5, 2009 09:46
Porsche, always so conservative with their numbers. I'm guessing 0-60mph in less than 4sec with the PDK's launch control.
Posted by Noya | November 5, 2009 11:27 AM
Posted on November 5, 2009 11:27
Yes! Finally! Porsche has released a Boxter with enough guts to outrun a 370Z by .1 seconds, and it only costs twice the amount of money! Haha Porsche...it's about time. Now I can't truthfully say that my car can outrun a Porsche Boxter. Damn shame. And I'm doubting this will run 0-60 in the 3s...that's Z06 territory. Still a very rich car though, I bet it handles like a dream...
Posted by Blue Z34 | November 5, 2009 1:03 PM
Posted on November 5, 2009 13:03
Wait I thought Porsche was trying to move down market, not up??...
At least they are bringing the Boxster up into a caliber of car that I find representative of the Porsche name plate.
Posted by Brian | November 5, 2009 5:52 PM
Posted on November 5, 2009 17:52
I highly doubt this car even with PDK launch control going to get a 2800lb car in to the sub 4 second range with only 320hp.
Posted by vtfo0lio | November 7, 2009 9:17 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 09:17
I've always hated the back of the Porsche Boxster, its good they've addressed that issue with the Carrera GT looking rear end. All in all, I good improvement in the Boxster lineup. I wonder if they'll have similar styling adjustments to the coupe version?
Posted by JohnBo | November 7, 2009 9:49 AM
Posted on November 7, 2009 09:49