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PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER
That is, until the Porsche Boxster Spyder came along and broke the hearts of everyone who couldn't afford the less practical $60K Porsche roadster. Appearing long and low and wide, the Boxster Spyder evokes early Porsches like no slowly-evolving 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera can. The swollen rear deck proffers a race car vibe you'll be keen to accept once your rear is firmly ensconced in the driver's seat. Indeed, more than almost any other car on sale today, the Porsche Boxster Spyder's excellent exterior design writes a prophetic story that's bound to come true the first time its new owner drives through the winding Texas hill country.
Besides, Porsche didn't just improve their roadster's styling when they turned it into a Boxster Spyder. Horsepower is up, weight is down, suspension is dropped, aerodynamics are slicked, and steering is quicker and more communicative. The regular 2011 Porsche Boxster seems almost normal by comparison.
Engines: 320 horsepower; 273 lb-ft of torque from a 3.4L boxer 6-cylinder
Base USD/CAD Price: $61,200 / $72,900
City Fuel Economy: 19-20 miles per gallon
German Rivals: As a model within the Porsche Boxster/Cayman range, the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder is competing with the regular Boxster and Cayman sports cars plus the tasty S versions of those two Porsches. But you can't discount the stylish Audi TT, a former Good 12 winner, the gorgeous hardtop convertible BMW Z4, a strong candidate for The Good 12 last year, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK, particularly the raunchy SLK55 AMG.
Sales Stats: The Porsche Boxster Spyder is a niche version of what is already a niche-market car. Boxster sales in Canada won't reach 200 units in 2010. In all of 2009, Porsche Cars North America only sold 1909 Boxsters, a 36% decline from 2008 levels. American sales in 2010 aren't going to reach 2008 levels, either.
- 2013's The Good 12 - Porsche Boxster S - $60,000-$70,000
PORSCHE BOXSTER S With 9.9 cubic feet of cargo volume, the Porsche Boxster S is a minivan among two-seat roadsters. Its capacity to haul your weekend getaway luggage is 13% better than what you'll find in an Audi TT, 24% better than what the BMW Z4...
- 2012's The Good 12 - Porsche Boxster Spyder
PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER As if it wasn't enough that the Porsche Boxster was one of the best cars in the world to drive, in Spyder form, it's also one of the best at which to gander. We're nearing the end of the line for the current,...
- Porsche Boxster Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Porsche Boxster. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- Porsche Introduces Canadian Currency Credits - How Do Porsches Measure Up $ For $ Now?
At this moment, one Canadian dollar is worth 99.7 U.S. cents. Flipped around, one U.S. dollar is worth $1.00211 in Canadian currency, commonly known as the loonie. While there are some manufacturers who appreciate the difficulty facing many Canadians...
- The New Porsche Boxster Spyder Is Divine
And some people still buy the Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet? When they can have this? Porsche has upped the Boxster ante with the new Spyder. Slightly differentiated bodywork makes far more than a passing impression. The double-bubble rear deck harks...
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The Good 12 v4.0 Part 10 - Porsche Boxster Spyder
PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER
Porsche's Boxster is great. It has been since the first generation was introduced in 1996 with barely 200 horsepower. Porsche improved the Boxster's performance year after year, particularly when the 987 Boxster became available with over 300 horsepower in 2009. Even with the sometimes-attractive hardtop Cayman, Porsche had never done for the Boxster's looks what it had done for the Boxster's engines and dynamics.
Besides, Porsche didn't just improve their roadster's styling when they turned it into a Boxster Spyder. Horsepower is up, weight is down, suspension is dropped, aerodynamics are slicked, and steering is quicker and more communicative. The regular 2011 Porsche Boxster seems almost normal by comparison.
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Engines: 320 horsepower; 273 lb-ft of torque from a 3.4L boxer 6-cylinder
Base USD/CAD Price: $61,200 / $72,900
City Fuel Economy: 19-20 miles per gallon
German Rivals: As a model within the Porsche Boxster/Cayman range, the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder is competing with the regular Boxster and Cayman sports cars plus the tasty S versions of those two Porsches. But you can't discount the stylish Audi TT, a former Good 12 winner, the gorgeous hardtop convertible BMW Z4, a strong candidate for The Good 12 last year, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK, particularly the raunchy SLK55 AMG.
Sales Stats: The Porsche Boxster Spyder is a niche version of what is already a niche-market car. Boxster sales in Canada won't reach 200 units in 2010. In all of 2009, Porsche Cars North America only sold 1909 Boxsters, a 36% decline from 2008 levels. American sales in 2010 aren't going to reach 2008 levels, either.
The Good 12
Audi Q5 - Buick Enclave - Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Ford Mustang V6 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke
Fiat 500 - Ford F-150 - Ford Mustang V6 - Infiniti G25
Jeep Wrangler - Nissan Juke
Porsche Cayenne - Toyota Venza
The Bad 8
The Bad 8
Acura ZDX - BMW 5-Series GT- BMW X6
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Honda Accord Crosstour - Lexus HS250h
Lincoln MKT - Nissan Leaf - Nissan Versa Sedan
Rules & Nominees
- 2013's The Good 12 - Porsche Boxster S - $60,000-$70,000
PORSCHE BOXSTER S With 9.9 cubic feet of cargo volume, the Porsche Boxster S is a minivan among two-seat roadsters. Its capacity to haul your weekend getaway luggage is 13% better than what you'll find in an Audi TT, 24% better than what the BMW Z4...
- 2012's The Good 12 - Porsche Boxster Spyder
PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER As if it wasn't enough that the Porsche Boxster was one of the best cars in the world to drive, in Spyder form, it's also one of the best at which to gander. We're nearing the end of the line for the current,...
- Porsche Boxster Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Porsche Boxster. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- Porsche Introduces Canadian Currency Credits - How Do Porsches Measure Up $ For $ Now?
At this moment, one Canadian dollar is worth 99.7 U.S. cents. Flipped around, one U.S. dollar is worth $1.00211 in Canadian currency, commonly known as the loonie. While there are some manufacturers who appreciate the difficulty facing many Canadians...
- The New Porsche Boxster Spyder Is Divine
And some people still buy the Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet? When they can have this? Porsche has upped the Boxster ante with the new Spyder. Slightly differentiated bodywork makes far more than a passing impression. The double-bubble rear deck harks...