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Old 09-28-2010, 07:19 PM   #1
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Are there any visual differences between Boxster and Boxster S?

Or is the only real difference just speed?

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Old 09-28-2010, 10:37 PM   #2
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The Boxster S has a third opening in the front grill, in the middle. Other than that, a few trim pieces in the interior are all I know of that look different.
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Old 09-28-2010, 11:29 PM   #3
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yep visually pretty much the center opening in the front apron, (as above)

... the S has cross drilled brake disks (rotors) and red calipers and the S has a 'chrome effect' trim around the winshield (mine doesnt changed it for black as the chrome effect is silver film over plastic which comes off over time).
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Don't forget about the dual tip on the S exhaust and the white gauge faces.
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Old 09-29-2010, 05:34 AM   #5
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The emblem designation on the rear lid..
and usually the S come from factory with bigger wheel and 6-speed transmission.. and depending on the years some of the option are 'included' in the base Boxster S..

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Old 09-29-2010, 07:32 AM   #6
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As you've learned, it's not the "looks" that make the S different; it's about what's underneath that increases performance.

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