Test Drive Porsche Boxster 981 since 2012 Convertible

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Porsche offers a unique combination of comfort, technical parameters and efficiency, for which people are not sorry to pay big money, - so half a century wrote one American magazine. Modernized Boxster fully corresponds to this old statement.
 
As a serial car, Porsche Boxster debuted in the fall of 1996 and immediately became extremely popular. The model was so requested that a year after its appearance, the implementation of Stuttgart cars rose one and a half times. To satisfy unprecedented demand, Porsche AG managers have passed the production of Boxster Finnish Valmet plant in the small town of Uusikaounet. They still produce Saab's convertibles, and they once collected Russian nines. Thus, the car partly repeated the luck of the model 911. About some kinship 911th and Boxster, characteristic lines of the front and a low-end rear side are said. The rest of the design of these magnificent cars have little common.
 
When you look at the boxster, the first black automatically foldable roof of soft fabric is striking. To fold it, you need to pull the plastic ring at the place of the roof and windshield joint, and then click the button near the manual brake. Exactly 12 seconds from the angular design, there will be no trace - it will disappear in the seats compartment. You can fold and lay the roof at a speed of up to 50 km / h. By order, a hard removable top is set, which will be suitable for car owners in the Nordic countries, for example in Russia.
 
The car has two luggage compartments that are more than that of competitors' roadsters. The first, more spacious trunk is located where the engine is usually installed. The second is from behind, behind the seats. It plays a jacket or a small bag. The total volume of separations is 280 liters.
 
Externally, the new Boxster differs from the precursor with wheels and more neat, well-defined headlights. Thanks to the new optics, the novelty is difficult to distinguish from the 911st. Side air intakes have become somewhat more.
 
The salon has changed dramatically. It is replete with expensive skin, among which handles and buttons painted under aluminum look stylishly. Thanks to the new seats shape, the driver and passenger received more space. Chairs are supplied in four versions. Standard equipment provides only electrical backrest adjustment. Then the option with electrical adjustments in all directions is proposed. The third option is a sports leather seat as well with all adjustments. The fourth is a sports leather seat with all adjustments and individual fitting support.
 
A pleasant trip will be facilitated by the PCM (Porsche Communication Management), which includes a tuner, a CD player, a navigation system and a mini-computer.
 
During the outdoor inspection, it is possible to determine that ceramic brakes are installed on the new Boxster (this can be guessing on the yellow color of the pad). They retain efficiency even with multiple emergency braking. And to slow down to the floor, the Porsche owner will have often because it is impossible to ride slowly on this car.
 
Amazing thing. When the roof is removed at a speed of 150 km / h, the driver and the passenger can talk, practically without increasing the voices. This is the merit of excellent aerodynamic characteristics. And if it becomes cool, degrees 10 Celsius, it is not necessary to close the roof. Quickly adjust the climate control. The jet of warm air will make a further comfortable trip. And the carbon filter is integrated into the system, so in the cabriolet can not be afraid for the purity of the air.
 
The feature of the Boxster, even in a simple version, without the letter S, is the possibility of rapid acceleration at high speeds. For example, Roger can easily increase the speedometer readings from 150 to 200 km / h or from 200 to 250 km / h. At the same time, the driver and the passenger will experience sensations similar to the flight on the reactive aircraft.
 
Eight years ago, for the first time in the BoxSter, the engine with liquid cooling volume of 2.5 liters was installed. Now it comes to replace other, more powerful and economical motors. The weakest is 2.7 liters and a capacity of 240 liters. with., that on 12 forces more than on the previous version. At the same time, the maximum speed is 256 km / h, and overclocking to hundreds takes 6.2 seconds. Boxster s characteristics are even more impressive. With the volume of the 6-cylinder motor in 3.2 liters (280 horsepower), the car is able to accelerate up to 268 km / h. Mark 100 will appear on a speedometer in 5.5 seconds.
 
As for the transmission, then the fastest sporty option is set to a new 6-speed gearbox, which allows you to quickly include the necessary gears due to the short stroke. And on Boxster, and on Boxster S As an option, it is possible to install a 5-speed Tiptronic S system. It has two switching modes - automatic and manual. In the latter case, the transmission can be changed using the plus and minus buttons located on the steering wheel.
 
In addition to engines and KP, the Boxster version varies with wheels. There are 17-inch discs on the base option, and on S - 18duima. As an option, it is possible to install the wheels of the 19th diameter.
 
Outstanding dynamic characteristics require additional protection. The modernized Boxster became the first roadster in the world equipped with driver and passenger's head cushions. They are needed with lateral impact. In total, six pillows are installed on the new Porsche.
 
Sale of the new Boxster in Russia begins in December. Now these cars are in production. The most accessible option costs 55,900 euros. The top version with an index S engine 3.2 liters will cost 66,600 euros.
 
Oksana Hartonyuk, Director of Marketing and Public Relations LLC Porsche Ruseland
 
- All models of Porsche: Boxster, Carrera 911 and the Cayenne SUV are sold in Russia - the leader of the model range (it accounts for almost 75% of sales). Boxster convertible in Russia buy less than other models, which, apparently, is associated with a cold climate. However, we look forward to an increase in the implementation by updating the machine.
 
European statistics says Carrera 911 cars mainly acquire men aged 47-49 years. In the past, they already owned a sports car that left a pleasant memory. And this was not necessary for Porsche. Our Boxster buyers perfectly know all sports models, dealt with the technical nuances, are familiar with the stories of the brands. In other words, our customers do not make a random choice, they are loyal to the brand. The peculiarity of the Russian sports car market is that the masnice is often bought as a gift for his wife or girlfriend.
 
As for the Cayenne SUV, then its buyers, in principle, know little about the history of the brand. But these people are always in line with modern trends, acquiring the most fashionable and extravagant things.
 
Today in Russia there are two official dealers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Moskovskaya company SPORT-CENTER-CENTER FRIEND OF THREE YEAR COMMUNICATION Functions of the importer, representing the Porsche brand in the Russian market. From November 1, the importer was LLC Porsche Russland. By the end of the year, another dealer will appear in Yekaterinburg. Now we are completing negotiations with the candidate. And, of course, a certain rate is made to the southern regions of Russia, where, thanks to the warm climate, it is possible to fully exploit sports cars all year.
 
Further development provides for the creation of its own center, one hundred percent owned by Porsche. In the center, the construction of which will begin early next year, car service and maintenance will be made, as well as training of specialists.
 
Text: Stanislav Pavlov
 

A source: Journal 5 Wheel [12/2004]