The redesigned 2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S go
on sale in U.S. in mid-summer, with new sheet metal and more powerful engines. Stickers in the U.S. will start at
$50,450 for the Boxster and
$61,850 for the Boxster S. Prices include a $950 shipping charge.
Porsche said the third-generation models will be powered by direct-injection flat-6 engines that can be coupled with either a
standard six-speed manual gearbox or the
PDK seven-speed double-clutch gearbox.
The standard 2013 Boxster gets a
2.7-liter flat-6 to replace the previous 2.9-liter unit, with output rising from 255 to
261 horsepower. Output on the
3.4-liter six in the Boxster S is nudged slightly from 310 to
311 hp. Porsche says the standard Boxster will accelerate from 0-60 in
5.4 seconds, while the Boxster S will perform the same function in
4.7 seconds. The optional Sport Chrono package provides even better performance and driving dynamics.
A
start-stop system and other tweaks also mean the engines will deliver up to 15 percent better fuel economy.
The 2013 Boxster gets new sheet metal, a new power-operated top that stows neatly behind the seats and a revised cockpit with more space for driver and passenger.
The chassis has been redesigned, and the car features lower weight, a longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels, as well as a new electromechanical power steering system.
