insideKENT Magazine Issue 51 - June 2016 | Page 20
Made for the SPORT of it
Available at Porsche Centre Tonbridge, the new Boxster is the sequel that continues
the 718 era, embodying vast experience, accumulated in endurance and hill-climbing
events. We find out how the definitive mid-engined roadster represents ‘the will to
break with standards and inspire conviction’.
The new 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S were
made for the sport of it; mid-engined roadsters
that unite the sporting spirit of the legendary
Porsche 718 with the sports car of tomorrow –
transferred to the roads of today’s world. Their
one goal is to take the everyday out of every day.
In the 20 years since its debut, the Porsche
Boxster has established itself as the benchmark
roadster. Recently, a new generation of the midengined two-seater was unveiled, powered by a
newly developed range of flat four-cylinder ‘boxer’
engines with turbocharging. At the same time,
the new designation was introduced: 718 Boxster
and 718 Boxster S. These new models continue
the tradition of the Porsche 718 mid-engined
sports cars that won numerous races in the
1950s and 1960s.
More powerful yet more fuel-efficient, the 718
Boxster develops 300hp from its turbocharged
2.0-litre engine. The 718 Boxster S has a 2.5litre engine, which develops 350hp, its greater
power literally boosted by its use of a turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry. In fact, Porsche
is now the only manufacturer to offer this
technology in production cars with petrol engines,
both in the 911 Turbo and 718 Boxster S.
The considerable power gain of 35hp, compared
to the previous Boxster models, is matched by
the impressive efficiency of the new turbo engines.
The new 718 Boxster models have fuel economy
improvements of up to 13%.
The exterior design of the new model line has
also advanced comprehensively. The vehicle has
been completely revised, except for the luggage
compartment lids, the windscreen and the
powered convertible roof. Inside, a newly designed
dash panel frames the cockpit. In addition, the
latest generation of Porsche Communication
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Management (PCM), with state-of-the-art
touchscreen and mobile phone preparation, is
included as standard. The navigation module is
available as an option.
The 718 Boxster is priced from £41,739 RRP
incl. VAT, and the 718 Boxster S from £50,695
RRP incl. VAT.
Porsche Centre Tonbridge
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Five Oak Green Road
Tonbridge
TN11 0QN
01732 386 528
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