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2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche is celebrating the start of the 2015 convertible season with the World premiere of the new Boxster Spyder, a purist sports car making its debut at the New York International Auto Show.

The new range-topping Boxster retains the independent character of the previous Spyder, which has already attained cult status. For example, the classic fabric roof is still opened and closed by hand, and the sports car is available with only a manual transmission.

As a true original roadster, the Boxster Spyder offers a traditional sports-car driving experience but with contemporary performance. This means firm sports suspension with a 20 mm lower ride height, powerful brakes taken from the 911 Carrera, even more direct steering, and a 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder engine with an output of 375 hp (276 kW).

2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Drivers and passengers can thus look forward to a genuine sports-car experience with outstanding driving dynamics in the lightest yet most powerful Boxster. It takes only around 4.5 seconds for the Boxster Spyder to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, while the model’s top speed is 180 mph. NEDC overall fuel consumption amounts to 28.5 mpg (9.9 l/100 km).

The distinctive design of the Boxster Spyder includes visual elements that recall the legendary sports and race cars from Porsche. For example, as a tribute to the 718 Spyder from the 1960s, the new Boxster Spyder has two prominent streamlined bulges that extend down along the long rear lid behind the head restraints. The partially manually operated, lightweight top is suitable for everyday use and brings to mind roadsters from the past, while the fins that stretch back to the rear lend the vehicle’s silhouette its characteristic design. The front and rear end of the model are taken from the Cayman GT4.

2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder

More so than in any other Boxster, the interior of the new top model creates an atmosphere that elicits a feeling of pure driving pleasure. The driver and passenger sit in light sports bucket seats with large side supports, while the new steering wheel with a diameter of 360 mm helps ensure the mid-engine roadster can be driven precisely and with great agility.

In line with the model’s purist design neither a radio nor air conditioning is included as standard equipment in order to reduce weight. However, both can be ordered ex-factory as optional equipment at no extra cost. In addition, the entire range of Boxster audio systems is available for customers to choose from as an option. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system with all of its special features can also be ordered as optional equipment, for example.

The new Boxster Spyder will be launched on the market in July and is available to order now from Porsche Centres. UK recommended retail prices start at £60,459 (112,186 EUR).

Story by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

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In Detail

type Series Production Car
released at 2015 NYIAS
built at Stuttgart, Germany
predeccesor 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder
engine Flat-6
position Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Aluminum
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT & VarioCam Plus
fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
displacement 3800 cc / 231.89 in³
bore 102 mm / 4.02 in
stroke 77.5 mm / 3.05 in
compression 12.5:1
power 276 kw / 370.1 bhp @ 6700 rpm
specific output 97.39 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 281.44 bhp per tonne
torque 420 nm / 309.8 ft lbs @ 4750 to 6000 rpm
body / frame Unitary Steel & Aluminum Monocoque w/Aluminum Hood
driven wheels RWD
front tires 235/40 ZR 19
rear tires 265/40 ZR 19
front brakes Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Aluminum Monobloc Calipers
f brake size 34 x 340 mm / 1.34 x 13.39 in
rear brakes Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Aluminum Monobloc Calipers
r brake size 28 x 330 mm / 1.10 x 12.99 in
front wheels F 48.3 x 20.3 cm / 19 x 8 in
rear wheels R 48.3 x 24.1 cm / 19 x 9.5 in
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/Gas-Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Transverse Control Arms w/Coil Springs over Gas-Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight 1315 kg / 2900 lbs
wheelbase 2475 mm / 97.4 in
front track 1526 mm / 60.1 in
rear track 1540 mm / 60.6 in
length 4414 mm / 173.8 in
width 1801 mm / 70.9 in
height 1262 mm / 49.7 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
tran clutch 240mm
gear ratios 3.31:1, 1.95:1, 1.41:1, 1.13:1, 0.95:1, 0.81:1
final drive 3.89:1
top speed ~290 kph / 180.09 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.3 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~12.7 seconds
0 – 100 kph ~4.5 seconds
0 – 200 kph ~14.8 seconds
drag 0.33 Cd
urban fuel econ eu 14.2 L/100 km or 16.56 mpg-us
extra urban fuel econ eu 7.5 L/100 km or 31.36 mpg-us
combined fuel econ eu 9.9 L/100 km or 23.76 mpg-us
emission 230 g/km
fuel capacity 64 litres or 16.90 gal.