Biggest Difference between 986 and 987

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by BlitzSRM

I agree, the 986 body looks better IMO.

The side vents of the 987 looks like the Toyota MR2. I don't know why Porsche did that.

The crease around the fenders in the 987 can go too.

I do perfer the front end and headlisghts of the 987.

Actually, I think that Toyota's design treatment of the side intakes was more attractive than Porsche's on the 987.

[Pat]

I'm going to alienate myself here. But I'm alright with that.
I think it sucks that the only stated differences to this point are cosmetic. I don't really care much about how a car looks. What are the OTHER differences between the two cars? How do they behave differently?

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Pat

I'm going to alienate myself here. But I'm alright with that.
I think it sucks that the only stated differences to this point are cosmetic. I don't really care much about how a car looks. What are the OTHER differences between the two cars? How do they behave differently?

While I too would be interested in what makes the two different beyond sheetmetal and light designs, Pat, the original poster did start this thread asking about the cosmetic differences between the two and the possibility of a conversion of a 986's bodywork to that of a 987, so that's why people's answers are mostly (if not very sarcastically in some cases ) directed toward that aspect of the cars' differences.

One could go through from 97 to present and note any and every difference that came with every model year, from interior colors to engine displacements, back to steering wheel spokes, additional airbags, stereo system faceplates, and then to added bracing for larger and heavier optional wheel and tire packages, but I guess that wasn't really what the poster was looking for.

I wouldn't mind such a thorough breakdown, though. :dance:

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by Pat

I'm going to alienate myself here. But I'm alright with that.
I think it sucks that the only stated differences to this point are cosmetic. I don't really care much about how a car looks. What are the OTHER differences between the two cars? How do they behave differently?

You might want to read the original post. He was talking about looks.

[Pat]

I guess I interpreted the post differently than just about everyone else. It was titled, "Biggest Difference between 986 and 987." Then in the body asked about cosmetic features. I just didn't realize he was asking only about cosmetics.

[pothole]

Long thread already on this but I think the basics are:

986 - prettier, more delicate, more like the original concept
987 - more muscular, more athletic, more immediate road presence

Personally, I think the 986 is the better overall design. The 987 has some fussy detailing, although I really like the rear on the 987 gen 2.

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by pothole

Long thread already on this but I think the basics are:

986 - prettier, more delicate, more like the original concept
987 - more muscular, more athletic, more immediate road presence

Personally, I think the 986 is the better overall design. The 987 has some fussy detailing, although I really like the rear on the 987 gen 2.

I think this is sort of funny, I don't see any "menacing" aspects inherent to the 987 body. IMO, the most menacing Boxster, which can also back it's looks with blistering performance = http://www.gizmag.com/go/4188/picture/12212/


The new Boxster Spyder also qualifies for an exotic more determined looking vehicle.

[mikefocke]

Noted between the last 986 model of 2004 and the 987 at introduction

Variable ratio power steering

Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment

Bigger brakes

Head airbags

PSM standard

17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional)

Improved headlights (not just in looks but in the non-Litronics better lighting)

More cockpit room

Better positioned roll bars
http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/modelyeardifferences

[pothole]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

I think this is sort of funny, I don't see any "menacing" aspects inherent to the 987 body. IMO, the most menacing Boxster, which can also back it's looks with blistering performance = http://www.gizmag.com/go/4188/picture/12212/


The new Boxster Spyder also qualifies for an exotic more determined looking vehicle.

Er, what? Who said anything about "menacing"? Not me!