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achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the
Boxster unique among Porsche models.
While its overall look is just as imposing,
its lines are more sharply defined than
on any Porsche we’ve seen before.
track and help to achieve a completely
new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina
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tion with the side air intakes, to the
mid-engine layout. Such features are
reminiscent of the 718 RS 60 Spyder,
a light weight mid-engined sports car that
The side contour promises thrilling perfor
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mance, while the long wheelbase and low,
raked windscreen are integral to forming
the stretched, wedge-shaped silhouette.
With the hood closed, this impression
is reinforced by the extremely sporting
roofline. Large wheels, up to 20 inches in
size, make a st ylish addition to the classic
roadster. These emphasise the car’s wide
The vertical contour of the headlights
was inherited from Porsche race cars of
the 1960s and 1970s. The Boxster may
be infused with the genes of past gene ra-
tions, but it ushers in a new and forward-
looking design ethos.
Large, imposing air intakes give the front
a powerful appearance.
Sometimes, spontaneity
takes years of work.
Design.Exterior.
We have redefined the Boxster in terms
of its performance, and defined how the
roadster of the future should look. In
doing so, we have once again succeeded
in creating an icon of independence. Just
like its legendary predecessors, including
the 550 Spyder, it is a Porsche that con-
tinues to epitomise the feeling of genuine
freedom and advancement.
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completely new interpretation of the
roadster concept – with a clear focus on
looking forward.
In summary, the
Boxster draws inspiration
from a long history and, yet, it also incor -
porates the sum of our ideas of how the
future should be. In doing so, it reflects a
The diffuser with stainless-steel tailpipe
(dual-tube on the
Boxster S) integrated
into the centre adds the finishing touch
to the powerfully designed rear end.
in the middle underneath the rear wing.
Clearly, this lighting concept has no prec
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edent, rather it is the result of Porsche’s
modern use of form.
narrow direction indicators appear to
extend the rear wing further. Each
taillight sweeps around the central brake
light and accentuates the contours of the
entire unit. For striking effect, the revers -
ing light and rear fog light are arranged
The rear wing is not only a visual treat,
it deploys automatically to reduce lift.
Aerodynamics and aesthetics are com -
bined to superb effect. Retracted, the
spoiler separation edge makes a seamless
transition to the LED taillights. The
At the top, it leads into a precise longitudi
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nal edge and, at the bot tom, it is under -
lined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly on
the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise.
The exclusive door st yling reflects more
recent
Porsche design developments.
In t ypical Porsche fashion, it has a
clear function. The dynamic contouring
improves airflow to the side air intakes.
