Porsche Boxster: The best car Porsche makes?
-The Porsche Boxster SE is the poor relation to the full fad hardcore 911.
Its doors were from 911 as were its headlamps.
It was seen as a bit of a Franken car, a poor relation made up of off cuts for the cheap, which is a shame really.
The first generation Boxster set to save the company from the buy-out.
It was a huge
from new seller, thanks to its comparatively low price, keen handling and plentiful go.
However, it's not until now and the third generation 981 that the Boxster gets its own doors.
It looks like Porsche is getting a bit serious about this one.
It's out here on delicious country lane, where the Boxsters are really comes into its own.
Thanks to this mid-engine setup.
It's so beautifully balanced.
Taking each corner is just-- it feels really lovely.
Oh,
I could have said that I have much more different way, but we know a lot will say-- awesome 'cause now it'll be bleached out well-- will be.
But awesome one though.
It's a pure little sports car getting in it and driving it properly makes you feel really, really good, like really good.
I mean, yeah people will go, "Oh, I couldn't afford buying 911." Well, you know what, some people don't want 911.
Some people don't want their engine in the back.
But some people, myself included, prefer their engine in the middle.
It gives you a far better balanced car and
that's so evident here.
It really, really is.
Having [unk] last night, drop it into second anywhere way you go.
What a lovely sensing car.
It is been great immeasurable.
I've always thought it will be okay because you can listen to that noise and you get this-- I mean, it's the same electro-mechanical setup as you get on the 911.
It's so much more
grown up than you'd expect the sports cars to be.
The interior is pretty much lifted from the 911, which means if you've been in a 911, you're pretty familiar with everything.
There's a few subtle differences but the main value of it down here all straight other than 911.
And it's all very intuitive.
You do get the sort of buying [unk] switches you can just fiddle with, and press and touch and it's just that someone at Porsche actually said and thought, you know what we need to do.
We need to make a car that real humans can use.
The new Boxster
is a bit bigger than its predecessors.
But 35 kilos lighter.
It's also been working out.
In the middle of this Boxster S sets a 3.4 liter engine both in 315 great horsepower.
It's such a [unk] car to look at and you do catch people looking at and going, "Is that a 911?" Yeah, it's Boxster.
Hey, I tell you what, there is good to that.
I have to agree with them.
And it does that, which is not quickly and not much.
It's been an absolute pleasure to spend a week with the Boxster because it's absolutely brilliant little car, where the Porsche 911 is now a more of a GT.
The Boxster is Porsche's sports car.
It's nice enough and small enough and definitely quick enough to throw and excite and just make you
feel awesome every time you're driving and the noise is incredible.
I honestly think this is the best car Porsche makes at the moment.
[unk], I think I may have to buy one.
Up Next
Rolls-Royce Spectre Turns Ultraluxury Electric
Up Next
Rolls-Royce Spectre Turns Ultraluxury Electric
The Czinger 21C Is 3D-Printed and Astonishing
The Czinger 21C Is 3D-Printed and Astonishing
Porsche Pushes the 911 to New Extremes With the New GT3 RS
Porsche Pushes the 911 to New Extremes With the New GT3 RS
Porsche 911 Turbo S Takes on EVs at Pikes Peak 2022
Porsche 911 Turbo S Takes on EVs at Pikes Peak 2022
Ineos Grenadier Looks Like an Old Defender and Is Equally Robust
Ineos Grenadier Looks Like an Old Defender and Is Equally Robust
Morgan Super 3 Refines 3-Wheeled Motoring
Morgan Super 3 Refines 3-Wheeled Motoring
Aston Martin DBX707 is the most powerful luxury SUV yet
Aston Martin DBX707 is the most powerful luxury SUV yet
Audi RS E-Tron GT: An EV we want to drive long distances
Audi RS E-Tron GT: An EV we want to drive long distances
The 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT continues to defy convention
The 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT continues to defy convention
This classic Porsche 911 is fully electric
This classic Porsche 911 is fully electric
Tech Shows
Latest News All latest news
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
Did a Week With the Apple Watch Make Me Use My iPhone Less?
Did a Week With the Apple Watch Make Me Use My iPhone Less?
Most Popular All most popular
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Latest Products All latest products
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
Latest How To All how to videos
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro