Porsche Boxster

Suave interiors that focus to keep the driver's concentration on road, Porsche has employed intelligent operating concept as well as operating arrangement. The door styling is dynamic as usual. The central console swathes the driver perfectly and reduces the distance of steering wheel from gearbox thus allowing ergonomic gearshifts. The car has been equipped with plenty of infotainment and audio features, the most notable of them a 7-inch foldable touchscreen mounted with advanced BOSE Surround Sound System that comes with 10 powerful speakers and a sub-woofer that definitely fantasizes audiophiles. The boot space of the car measures 280-litres which is quite practical for a sports car.

Porsche has once again succeeded in creating an icon of agility. Just like the predecessors, the Boxter continues to epitomize the feeling of genuine freedom. The vertical contour of the headlights, large imposing air intakes, and side contour all together lend the car a powerful appearance. The dimensions of the car range from 4374 mm-4404 mm x 1801 mm x 1273 X 1281 mm (L x W x H) while the wheelbase of the car measures 2475 mm. The car comes employed with alloy wheels of rim size 18 inch, 19 inch and 20 inch.

Boxster is available in 2 variants namely Boxster, and Boxster S. These variants are powered by 2 petrol engines of capacity 2.7-litre and 3.4-litre. The mid mounted engine employed in Boxster keeps the centre of gravity low and hence uniformly transfers weight between the front and rear axles. The maximum power delivered across all the variants ranges from 195 kW at 6700 rpm to 232 kW at 6700 rpm. The peak torque reached varies from 280 Nm between 4500 to 6500 rpm to 360 Nm between 4500 to 5800 rpm. The VarioCam Plus Technology works in harmony with the direct fuel injection system to deliver a superior fuel economy. The mileage of the car ranges from 7.8 kmpl to 12.6 kmpl depending upon the engine or trim you choose.

Great power with appropriate safety measures to ensure complete pleasure. The Porsche Doppelkuppulung (PDK) transmission system, which is available in both manual and automatic versions, ensures a phenomenal handling. The car has been embedded with the advanced Porsche Active Suspension System (PASM) continuously regulates the damping force for each wheel depending on the type of terrain. The German automakers have also kept in mind maximum safety of passengers. In addition to this, the car is also equipped with Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP), comprising side-impact protection elements in each door, thorax airbag in each outer backrest side bolster and head airbag for driver and passenger in each door panel.

Verdict

All the power you need to unleash your senses, Boxter has it all. The two seater cabriolet is a key player in building a significant market share for the manufacturer in UAE.