2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder
The vehicle
The re-styled, re-engineered Boxster Spyder is improved in almost every way possible. Some might argue this is the true flagship of Porsche, not the 911. Why? The Boxster Spyder delivers an uncluttered and thoroughly satisfying driving experience. It's a beautiful thing for those who love the actual experience of driving.
Signature feature
Ah, the new manual folding top. Pop the rear lid, lift the top, push two clips, secure the front and close. Voila. The top is secure. Takes about a minute. With the last Spyder, you'd need five and only after plenty of practice.
What else is new
The design itself harkens to the great Porsche of old, the 1953 550 and the 718 from the 1960s to name two. It's low and mean-looking. Under the skin is a whole bunch of bits and pieces borrowed from the 911 – brakes, steering and such. That said, Porsche has made sure not to lard it up. The opposite, in fact. This is the lightest Boxster in the lineup.
Under the hood
A 3.8-litre six-cylinder borrowed from the 911. At 375 horsepower, it's got plenty of spirit.
When can we buy it, and for how much
Lilkely September at a starting price of $93,700.
Cool quotient
Five stars (out of 5). Sports car don't get any cooler than this.
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