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Originally Posted by clickman
As we all know, car technology is always evolving. How does the 986 suspension and cornering stand up against today's cars? Is the run-of-the-mill Ford Focus or Mazda MX5 (for example) of today as good as or better than our old Boxsters? I hope not...
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Well when you consider that a the first Boxster rolled out in 1996, meaning it was engineered nearly 20 years ago, assuming it takes a year or two to develop, I'd say it's endured pretty well relative to newer Porsches and maybe older Porsches too. Case in point, forum member Pot Hole I believe authored an article comparing a 986.1 to a 987.1 that focused on a track test. Despite the nearly 14 years that separate the initial design to the last of the 987.1 production, the 2.5 Boxster was right in the mirrors of the 987. Obviously weight plays a key factor but in the corners where time is lost or gained, suspension is suspension.