Baby Boxster ?!?! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

tnoice · 04-06-2010, 01:23 PM

Just got the new Road & Track today and on the front cover is the new Baby Boxster. Not sure what Porsche is thinking. How could you get more of a baby than the Base model boxster, no offense to all the base owners, especially considering that the new Base Boxster has more horsepower than the older Boxster S, and please no flaming. HOWEVER, I got to thinking how much of a blast this car would be for an autocross. A turbo charged 4... Upgrade the turbo and a bit more boost and we might have a faster car than the Boxster S. Kinda of excited to see it!!

ARModen · 04-06-2010, 01:58 PM

Ever ridden in a 914? Trust me, it can get a lot more base than the base Boxster. For example the 914 didn't have a windshield washer pump, it actually used the pressure from the spare tire.

I'd be all for a leaner Porsche.* The current base Boxster is ~100lbs lighter than the base 911 (3000 vs 3100). At this point the difference between the two is do you want a back seat or a back trunk? You actually get the opportunity to pay a premium if you want less car; Spyder anyone? The 914 was around 2100 lbs. It had a lot less safety features, but it's obviously still possible to make a fun, cheap, safe roadster. Miata anyone?

*as long as the leaner Porsche doesn't look like another 911 knock off.

Soulboy · 04-06-2010, 02:19 PM

i believe this is the new 'baby boxster'

http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/sports-cars-of-the-future-2013-porsche-new-356

ChrisZang · 04-06-2010, 02:51 PM

HA HA HA,

that reminds me of my post from a few months ago: Photo of "Baby Boxster" where I got "tarred and feathered" by everyone that Porsche would never build this