When did the Porsche Boxster first come out?
Witness the Boxster, Zuffenhausen’s retro roadster that has remained fundamentally unchanged since its public debut in 1996. Having delivered more than 120,000 Boxsters since the model’s introduction, Porsche wasn’t about to make wholesale changes to its best-selling model.
Are there any IMS failures in Porsche Boxster?
Porsche Pete’s Boxster Board is awash in IMS-related discussion much of the time. Several members have experienced IMS failure (one of them twice), and some have left the Porsche brand because of it. Only Porsche knows for sure what the failure rate is, and they’re not talking.
Is the PCM optional on a Porsche Boxster?
Optional again this year is Porsche Control Management (PCM), an integrated radio/stereo/ GPS system, which uses Porsche’s Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) to juggle output signals that are displayed on a 5.8-in. color monitor.
How did the Porsche Boxster convertible top get stuck?
In addition, the mechanism for lifting the rear metal cover has completely sheared off as well. The pivot ball pin (shown in inset) would normally be attached to end of the control lever (yellow arrow), but due to the top getting stuck, it has been broken off.
In 1993, the Porsche Boxster faced its first and biggest test: the public unveiling of the concept car at the Detroit Motor Show. When the production model was launched in August 1996, it bore a strong resemblance to the motor show star. Since it shared its front end with the 996 generation 911, there was no question about its lineage.
What’s the top speed of a Boxster special edition?
The special-edition model reaches a top speed of 293 km/h and, in combination with the PDK gearbox and standard Sport Chrono package, sprints from zero to 100 km/h in four seconds.
What kind of gearbox does the new Boxster have?
The PDK gearbox also replaced the previously offered Tiptronic S automatic transmission. Thanks to a completely new lightweight body and a fully revamped chassis, the comprehensively restyled and visually sharpened newcomer was more toned, more muscular, more striking and faster than ever before.
Which is the limited edition of the Boxster?
The limited edition is restricted to 1,250 units worldwide and is based on the GTS 4.0 model (718 Boxster GTS 4.0: fuel consumption combined 10.8 – 9.6 l/100 km, CO 2 emissions combined 246 – 219 g/km), which is powered by a 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine with 294 kW (400 PS).