We review the Porsche Boxster Spyder from price to economy and all its features
A COUPLE of weeks ago I reviewed the new 718 Boxster and lamented the introduction of a turbo-powered engine because, well, I just prefer naturally aspirated engines.
The new Boxster is still one of the best sports cars on the planet – it’s just a shame to see the Eurocrats winning in their campaign against raw grunt.
By far the most attention-seeking Boxster ever
I’ve had a few emails over the last fortnight asking what I think is the best Boxster. Well, recently I drove it – the Boxster Spyder.
When you could buy it new – not that you can from Porsche any more – it cost a whopping £60,459. It was the most expensive Boxster, but also the most engaging to drive.
The Spyder’s sonorous 3.8-litre engine is a slightly detuned version found in the utterly banzai Cayman GT4, the steering rack is sharper than its Boxster brethren and the exterior styling is bespoke to this model.
The jaw-dropping looks are all thanks to the Spyder’s roof, which is a semi-manual, lightweight number that can be folded into the rear boot, rather than awkwardly stowed under the seats or in the cupboard under the stairs.
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It’s not exactly designed for our freezing climate, but that roof feeds into a muscular rear end, complete with aluminium buttresses, which makes the Spyder look like a mini-918. It’s by far the most attention-seeking Boxster ever.
It’s all the sports car you will ever need
Then there’s the handling. The pin-sharp steering rack, the potent 370bhp, the super-slick six-speed manual gearbox and the suspension, which is 20mm lower than the standard Boxster, make it a track weapon.
There’s no sat nav, no Bluetooth connectivity and no DAB. Instead, the Spyder urges you to remove the roof, depress the sports exhaust button and pin the throttle. Preferably in echoey tunnels.
It’s all the sports car you will ever need, so if you’ve got the money, start trawling the .