2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER Information Manual

The Boxster Spyder
Unleashed

Taking an idea back to the basics, turning old values into new benchmarks,
reforming a vehicle concept even though it has forever been deemed a classic.
Aren’t these all apparent contradictions?
On the contrary, for it is in abiding by these very principles that our engineers
managed to realise a long-held dream. The dream of a roadster that has never before
existed in this form. It is more original, more sporty and more liberated than ever.
This dream is the Boxster Spyder.
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faithful to the Porsche tradition.
The result is the Boxster Spyder.
Bolder, more powerful and sport-
ier than ever. Porsche Intelligent
Per formance in pure form.
The Boxster Spyder.
A sportscar that represents a
pure driving experience. In an
age where the focus is usually
on practicalit y, moderation and
a desire for comfort, our engi -
neers have remained steadfastly The overall objective was to
improve performance. But,
again, in an intelligent way, not
simply by boosting engine
power. Instead, we scrutinised
every detail, while never
forget ting that the driver’s

needs should be our primary
focus. The need, for example,
to express one’s own desire for
sportiness and to reflect one’s
minimalist sense of st yle. It was
necessary to eliminate the weight
associated with comfort and
convenience. The result is a

manual hood instead of an electric
folding roof. No air conditioning
system. No radio. No cup holders.
An interesting paradox:
The more constrained you are,
the more liberated you feel.
The t wo luggage compartments
are perhaps the only concession
to convenience. What ’s been
added are aluminium doors,

specially designed 19-inch light-
alloy wheels and sports bucket seats. A power output of 320 hp
– which is 10 hp more than

that of the Boxster S. A suspen -
sion that has been lowered
by 20 mm to a harder sports
set ting. A mechanically locking
rear dif ferential. And a design
that not only reflects this com -
bination of force, sportiness,

purit y and ef ficiency, but intensi -
fies it too. The resulting vehicle
is a top - class athlete that has shed 80 kg for a power-to -weight
ratio of just under 4 kg / hp. A
driving experience that can be
summed up in one word alone:
unleashed.

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as well as on the road. It is
only logical that the name
Spyder should continue to
be
synonymous with a roadster in
its purest form, and that it
should pay tribute to traditional
values. Purit y of design, for
example, and forsaking modern
comfort in favour of perform -
ance.
Something else on which we
were decided was an open vehi -
cle concept, which – as the
name suggests – needs no roof.
Certainly not an electric one.
The Boxster Spyder concept.
The purposeful mid-engine
arrangement, the distinctive
light weight construction, the
extraordinar y agilit y, the precise
handling, the uncompromising
driving experience. Of course,
none of this is new for Porsche.
Even in the early 1960s, with
the 718 RS 60 Spyder, the
successor to the legendary
550 Spyder, Porsche developed
a roadster that possessed these
very traits and would go on to
write its own chapter in sportscar
history, for feats in hill-climbing If there had to be any hood at
all, it should be a manual one:
made from canvas. This radical
measure gave our designers
free rein to create an overall
appearance like no other. One
of the most striking results is
the extremely sport y rear end,
characterised by t wo muscular
haunches.
Unmistakable references to

Porsche history are also inher -
ent in the range of standard
exterior paint finishes (Carrara
White, Guards Red and Black), the 1960’s Porsche logo on the
side of the car, the motorsport
design of the side air intakes
and the deliberately minimalist
interior.
In summary, the Boxster Spyder
is a sportscar that evokes
strong emotions. It captures the
essence of sportscar histor y.

It was built by people who were
themselves a part of this history
and for people who now find
themselves transported back
there.
If you want to embark on a new voyage
of self-discovery, you should first free your mind.

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from the very first glance, to
give an out ward expression of
what a Porsche driver expects:
authenticity, precise handling
and sheer liberation. How?

By remaining faithful to a funda -
mental Porsche principle: the
combination of a consistently
lightweight design and intelli -
gent performance. In other
words,
with Porsche Intelligent
Design.
Driving a Boxster Spyder is
a commitment. A commitment
to unconditional driving pleasure.
A commitment to that which
mat ters to roadster enthusiasts:
tangible and visible dynamics.
As ever, our designers set
themselves extremely high
standards. The objective was
to convey a clear message
Performance. By dispensing with
the superfluous and retaining
the most important element:

the original roadster spirit. With
the Boxster Spyder, this spirit
is expressed by its unmistakably
sport y design. By a st yling that,
typically for Porsche, explores
its own directions.
While others follow fashion,
at Porsche form always follows function.
The most striking examples are
the manual canvas hood in place
of an electric convertible hood
and the rear which is dominated
by t wo imposing and dynamic-
looking haunches. With the hood open, these create a smooth

visual continuation of the roll-
over bars in a black painted
finish. So, is this all just styling
for st yling’s sake? On the
contrar y. Additions to a pure design here and there should only
be contemplated if per formance
is improved as a consequence.
The result of these enhancements
is improved aerodynamics during
open-top driving.

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one that would always be
relished most in a Porsche.
The exterior finish of the

Boxster Spyder upholds a long
tradition. The purit y of Carrara
As far as Porsche is concerned,
exploring dif ferent directions

in design also means looking
back. Looking back at a time
when driving roadsters was still
thought of as a challenge, and White evokes the motorsport of
yester year, which is inextricably
linked with the Porsche name.
The optional Platinum Silver
Metallic* is reminiscent of an
illustrious sportscar histor y, as
is the Porsche logo on the side of the car – an explicit reference
to the 1960s.
Another reminder of Porsche
racing heritage is the fixed

spoiler, which draws a dynamic
line along the muscular rear. An aesthetic detail for a tangible
ef fect: to reduce lif t and provide
a closer connection with the
road, making your driving

experience even more intensive.
The dual -tube t win tailpipe in
black has the last sport y word.
Uncompromisingly athletic.
Reassuringly safe.
* Available from 09/10 at the earliest.

The first impression is often
influenced by the small, initially
inconspicuous details.
The front air intakes, which
are emphasised by titanium -
coloured surrounds, contain

minimalistic LED position lights.
Another minimalist feature is
the absence of struts on the
rear side air intake grilles.

The
decision to fit aluminium
doors achieves a weight reduc -
tion of approximately 15 kg.
The design of the side windows
accentuates
the Spyder’s side
contour (see page 22). But the
principle of
passive safety
remains. Among
other compo -
nents, the side impact protection
elements in the doors, the roll- over bars and a comprehensive
airbag system are safet y

features which even a minimalist
vehicle concept can offer.
In summary, the contouring
of the Boxster Spyder cuts to
the heart of what a Porsche
driver expects – a liberated

driving experience. And it of fers
an irresistible invitation: to
take on the challenge that is
the Boxster Spyder.