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Are 2000 - 2004 986's the Fastest 2.7 Liter Boxsters?
I recently read the the Consumer Report article on the Porsche 911 that said the Boxster was almost as good as the 911 for a lot less money. That prompted me to re-read their articles on the Boxster. (They rated the 1997, 2002 and 2005 models. The 02 and 05 models were both 2.7 liter cars.)
I noted the following data:
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 2002-6.2 seconds; 2005-6.5 seconds
Acceleration 45-65 mph: 2002-4.2 seconds; 2005-4.4 seconds
Maximum speed, accident avoidance manuver: 2002-58.5 mph; 2005- 57.5 mph
Curb Weight: 2002 - 2960 lbs; 2005 -3015 lbs
I realize that those differences aren't that significant, but I thought the increase in horsepower from 217 to 240 would have favored the 2005. I've never driven a 987 so I was wondering if anyone with significant experience in both cars could confirm that test data.
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2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer
PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH,
Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 997 adaptive sports seats, Litronics, silver console
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