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11-05-2009, 04:23 PM
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After much speculation, Porsche has finally announced that it will introduce a light weight Boxster Spyder model at the LA Auto Show. Designed with inspiration from the iconic Carrera GT, the Boxster Spyder gets lower side windows for that chop-top roadster look and also comes with a unique single clamshell rear with two bulges to really accentuate the two-seater nature of this sports car.
But what really makes the Spyder special is its light weight chassis and more powerful engine. In total 176 lbs of weight has been cut from the car, to deliver a curb weight of just 2,811 lbs. Power comes via the same direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six as in the Boxster S, but with a 10-hp jump to 320-hp. Combined with Porsche’s new dual-clutch PDK transmission, the car can hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
The Boxster Spyder will be priced from $61,200 and will go on sale in February of next year as a 2011 model.
More: LA Preview: Porsche Boxster Spyder Drops Weight, Gains Horsepower (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11/la-preview-porsche-boxster-spyder-drops-weight-gains-horsepower.html) on AutoGuide.com
After much speculation, Porsche has finally announced that it will introduce a light weight Boxster Spyder model at the LA Auto Show. Designed with inspiration from the iconic Carrera GT, the Boxster Spyder gets lower side windows for that chop-top roadster look and also comes with a unique single clamshell rear with two bulges to really accentuate the two-seater nature of this sports car.
But what really makes the Spyder special is its light weight chassis and more powerful engine. In total 176 lbs of weight has been cut from the car, to deliver a curb weight of just 2,811 lbs. Power comes via the same direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six as in the Boxster S, but with a 10-hp jump to 320-hp. Combined with Porsche’s new dual-clutch PDK transmission, the car can hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
The Boxster Spyder will be priced from $61,200 and will go on sale in February of next year as a 2011 model.
More: LA Preview: Porsche Boxster Spyder Drops Weight, Gains Horsepower (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11/la-preview-porsche-boxster-spyder-drops-weight-gains-horsepower.html) on AutoGuide.com