Which bodystyle do you like the best?

[tomonomics]

the 1993 Boxster concept was 162 x 50 inches (about 10 inches shorter than production). Height was ~50, production was the same.

The proposed engine would be either a flat four or flat six - there was mention of a 3.6 w/247 HP (I am assuming a de-tuned 993 engine).

Info compiled from a few different web/book references a few years ago. I was never able to find anything directly from Porsche.

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by tomonomics

there was mention of a 3.6 w/247 HP (I am assuming a de-tuned 993 engine).

Didn't they plan it to be watercooled from the onset?

[fusionist]

The 986 is my favorite design. I think it will age the best.

The 987 looks bloated to me and the 981 is just huge.

When the 986 came out everyone complained that it was too big compared to the concept car. I don't recall anyone ever saying "I wish it was bigger".

[WhipE350]

Nice to see good comments on the 981 on the 986 forum ...I ended up spending a lot of time the last year on Planet-9 since there is a ton of talk on the 981. Since the cars are new the conversation is very different than here.

I've owned all three and to me the 986 needs to be clean and well taken care of. Sometimes I see one on the road and it is dirty and it just looks drab and doesn’t stand out at all. I remember looking at my 986 in the garage before I sold it and thinking it was starting to look vintage but still exotic and sexy. The day it drove out of my driveway it looked badasss especially from behind. I don’t think my 981 has that sexy a rear end. I also think the wheel wells are getting too big on the 981, overall though the car is very modern and very hot looking, my favorite overall so far. It still drives like a boxster but the feel difference from the 987 to the 981 is much more than the feel difference between the 986 and 987.

[RaisedOnPorsches]

My preference would have to be: 986.1 > 986.2 > 987 Spyder > 981 > 987. I just never liked the looks of the 987. The 986 captures the spirit of the classic 550 Spyder and melds it with modernity. Of the iterations of Boxster, I think these are closest to being timeless in their aesthetic.

I think the 987 goes too far into a period of modern look (kind of like the slant nose 80s carreras). They are simply going to look dated. I do love the 987 Spyder though and would regard that as a separate car from a design perspective.

The 981 is a further departure from the 986, but to a point where it is trying to be something all of its own. Its almost a practical 2-seater supercar in appearance. I've yet to drive one to comment on drive feel though.

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This whole thread makes me regret deciding to sell my '99 because I really do love its classic timeless looks (especially in silver with red interior). I guess what makes up for it is that I'm trading it out for another classic looker, a 993 coupe in silver with red interior.

Time will tell regarding how much I miss the soft top. At least there will be a sunroof...

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches

I've yet to drive one to comment on drive feel though.

The drive feel is incredible.