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Of course it would be unworkable in the Northeast, but a total SoCal home run, I've seen far less practical cars on the road as DDs in LA
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Boxster Spyder
2811lbs
320hp
950rpm higher on the redline than a Boxster S
Personally I think it sounds great. And would be fun around these roads where I live.
Link: LA times blog on the car, Halfway down the page.
'Hate' is a bit of a strong word, I'm more like
'meh...'
Lighter weight, and more power, yes, that's good, but between this and the 997 duck tail version, I think Porsche is turning up the marketing effort; not much else.
Its a Boxster with a fancy tonneau cover.
They need to go ahead and make that rear decklid standard, because damn that is a beautiful car. I like the top as well, very slick if not really functional.
I don't hate it, but I'm definitely not a fan. Hmmm lemmeee see...
AC, radio and cupholders removed = bad
No roof = bad
Strap for doorhandles = I can live with that. Although the weight savings may be minimal
Lighter seats, windows, wheels = good
Aluminum doors and rear deck = good
10 more hp = good
$3000 more for the above and the removal of the practicality? I think not.
If they charged an additional $3000 as an option for the Boxster S for 10 hp, lighter seats, windows, wheels, aluminum doors and rear deck... THEN that would be awesome!
Ha! That'll leave a mark.
But just imagine if they introduced a new 2,811 lbs version of the 997.2 priced only $3k higher than normal? Getting an allocation would be bloodsport... RL'ers would maim eachother. Homes would be mortgaged. Children would be sold. No?
More info here
http://jalopnik.com/5417593/porsche-...lessly-into-la
Article quotes that the Spyder is 10lb heaver than original 986.
3 questions:
1. Why is it still heavier than the original original 986? (alot of items deleted or lightened on the Spyder)
2. So would a '97 986 with a transplant a 3.4 or 3.6 engine, be just as fast?
3. How about a stripped S?
+1 it would be to the GT3 what the 6C4S was to the 6TT, and people would start lining up around the block
BTW i didn't realize it had 950 rpm higher redline, in fact that's probably not right, i think the boxster S (09+ DI 3.4 motor) has a factory redline at 7500, but hey whatever
Edit: 7500 according to r&t
http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/co...ster_s_page_11
Assuming you can get a cage or a hardtop in/on this thing, I'd like to see some lap times
Something tells me it's pretty quick, and after 10 years of chassis development, we need to see how it stacks with the heavier old mk2 996
I love the silhouette , but I don't like the graphics, wouldn't buy in white for the street personally, and would prefer it were just badged spyder. Of course it would be unworkable in the Northeast, but a total SoCal home run, I've seen far less practical cars on the road as DDs in LA
Of course it's a brand new car with a ton of design improvements, structural and safety, since the original.
I need the jump seats for the kids sometimes.
But it has the kind of stance and look that gives a Boxster a really purposeful look.
personally i need a radio and ac for those really hot days. i like the graphic on the side, i think that may be as retro as Porsche will ever get.
looks like a great car
I like it. In moderate climates it would be ok to drive to work a few times a week. It would really make a fun track toy. Light, good power and mid engine balance would be really enjoyable especially at an autocross or track event.
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