2017 Porsche 718 Boxter & Boxster S Update: Has More Power And Improved Features

By Lester Mondragon - 11 Nov '16 06:00AM
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These fantastic dream machines are must have for boys with big toys. The elegance of design with the horsepower that goes with it is something every motorist would long for. The first test drive was done and changes are up for improvement.

After the test run, the Porsche 718 Boxter has now a 2.0 liter, four cylinder engine. It can now rev itself to up to 300 horsepower in comparison to the Porsche Boxter S with a 350 horsepower cylinder engine with 309 ft/lb torque with its turbo powered 2.5 liter engine. The engines of these amazing machines goes with a six speed gearbox. An option for a seventh speed dual clutch transmission sending all its force to the back wheels. Accelerating from 0mph to 60mph is a synch with engines like the ones stated for the Porsche 718 Boxster is at 4.0 seconds. while the Boxter S 2017 model can do it in 4.2 seconds, as reported in an article in itechpost.com

These cars' fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 mpg at city driving and 31 to 35 mpg on the highway. Porsce 718 Boxter and Boxter S are installed with a four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers. This feature allows a more rapid reflex action even with heavy loads. For a more enhance performance on the brakes, an option of Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is available for upgrade, as reported in porsche.com.

For additional safety on the driver and passenger, the Porsche Boxter and Boxter S are equipped with front and side airbags. The front airbags are inflated in two stages and is determined by the impact of the accident. Also, the Porsche 718 Boxter and Boxter S models have roll over protection in case of a rollover in an accident. These bars are made of aluminum and steel composite and is located at the back seat of the driver and passenger.

The Porsche 718 Boxter and the Boxter S have Porsche Dynamic Light System with a cleaning set up and an optional range control system. Main headlights are equipped with LED technology.

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Price starts at $ 57,050.00

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