Biggest Difference between 986 and 987

[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!

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by pothole

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

What does "more immediate road presence" mean then? If you're talking about superior power and torque, then of course. I'm just saying I don't see "more presence or speed" communicated in the updated sheet metal.