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2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder unleashed

By George Skentzos |

Porsche has released the latest version of its definitive roadster, the lightweight Porsche Boxster Spyder.

The Porsche Boxster Spyder becomes the third version in the Boxster range, joining the Boxster and Boxster S.

The new version is a full 80kg lighter than the equivalent Boxster S model, earning it the honour of being the lightest model in the entire Porsche line-up – weighing in at just 1275kg.

Rather than chasing kilowatts, Porsche has pursued kilograms to improve the performance and efficiency of the Porsche Boxster Spyder.

Lightweight features such as a manual fabric roof with carbon fibre front frame sheds 21kg, aluminium doors similar to those on the 911 Turbo and GT3 save 15 kg and Porsche has even dispensed with cup holders and interior door handles to save 2kg.

The Spyder delivers an excellent power-to-weight ratio of 4kg/hp – 9 per cent better than a Boxster S – powered by a tuned version of the proven 3.4-litre flat six ‘boxer’ engine with Direct Fuel Injection.

Maximum power is up around 7kW over the Boxster S to 239kW, with power channelled through a standard six-speed manual gearbox or optional PDK double-clutch transmission.

When equipped with the PDK and using Launch Control, the Porsche Boxster Spyder can accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 267km/h while still using a mere 9.3-litres per 100km of fuel.

Australian pricing and specifications will be confirmed closer to the launch date.


 

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  • Dlr1

    This looks seriously Hot!!!!!

  • nucnik

    If someone told me I could have any Porsche currently made, I would choose this over anything else. Colin Chapman’s “simplify and add lightness” philosophy has rarely made more sense.

    • http://www.lukehimself.net Luke

      It’s nice, but out of any Porsche currently made?? You’re crazy.

  • coconut

    why only a two year warranty??? r they worried about the longevity of drivetrain and electronics??

    some answers will be great :)

    • Chris

      2 year warranty is std, Normaly the warranty can be extended year by year until the car is 10 years old (check with your dealer). Also remember that you wont be tearing up your warranty by taking these cars on a race track, i dont know if any other manufacturers will let you do that

    • Fenno

      Long warranties are used to sell vehicles of mass production by increasing buyer confidence in the brand – Mitsu used it to try and bring themselves back from the brink before they went belly up (production-wise) here. It’s also a good way to add that extra benefit in a saturated market when introducing a new brand (a la the Koreans when they first arrived).
      Porsche dont need to cheapen themselves although their buyers can purchase extended warranties for up to 9 extra years if I remember correctly from my time there (twas a while back though so things may have changed)

  • UMWAHT

    looks very good. i hope they start making all the boxsters look like that with those humps in the rear

    still the australian price at $150k (it’s what most magazines and people speculate) seems too expensive for what you’re getting

  • crouchy

    Not surprisingly, no pictures of the roof… I gather they haven’t made it any prettier?

    • Chris

      Roof looks good on, not a good look the way you have to put it on and take it off

  • boris

    one horn looking car

  • Dylan

    The roof while awkward to operate isnt even waterproof !!!

    Real disapointing.

  • coconut

    thanks for your answers Chris, Fenno… any idea of the cost of extending the warranty. Cheers

  • WAY

    Why does this article say specs and price will be released closer to launch date? I ordered mine in Feb and all those info has been available for awhile. Heck, I even drove one here in Melbourne a few weeks ago.