Boxster Spyder Leaves the ‘S’ Standing

Porsche is about to unleash the Boxster Spyder at the LA Auto Show. The car is reported to be the ancestor of the of the now legendary 550 Spyder that was built way back in 1953.

The new addition to the Boxster family has been designed around the main fundamentals of a low, lightweight soft top that offers thrill seeking open air driving. The lines of the soft top itself gives the car a sleek look and the top actually looks part of the car, not a design afterthought as on other Boxster models. It is with the roof removed that the car looks most impressive. With the top open the car reminds the Porsche enthusiast of the sleek lines of the Carrera GT, this can only be positive.

Weighing a mere 275Kg, the Spyder will be the lightest model that Porsche produce. The 2.4 Litre engine produces an impressive 340bhp which is 10 more bhp than the Boxster S. Being more powerful and lighter than the aforementioned ‘S’ should ensure that sales amongst previous Porsche owners be strong.