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Old 10-14-2006, 02:07 PM   #29
seventythree
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Originally Posted by Pilot2519j
I beg to differ I don'st see the 914 as the genesis of design for the Boxster. That does not mean that some of the parts where used from previous models, which I think is what you mean. The 986 design is beautiful I would say the design inspiration is the RSK Spyder 718. My two cents.
Actually, my point was based on fundamental design aspects and didn't have anything to do with component sharing. Fundamentally, the Boxster is very much a continuation of the 914. Mid-engined two seater, longitudinally mounted engine/trans-axle combo, boxer engine for lowered center of gravity, almost 50/50 weight distribution, very similar driver position and driving dynamics, front and rear storage compartments, etc., etc.

There are only a couple of significant changes that differentiate the Boxster from the 914.

First, the 914's targa top configuration as opposed to the Boxster's convertible top, which is trade-off between having much easier top-side engine access and a more open air ride.

Second, the 914's torsion bar front suspension as opposed to the Boxster's coil-overs. In fact, since the early 911's had torsion bars on all four corners, the Boxster has undergone less evolutionary change than the modern 911.
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