There have been several award-winning cars from Porsche over the years, including the Porsche Boxster of 2008. There are five trim levels to the Boxster, including S, Base, S Limited Edition, and RS 60 Spyder. The Limited Edition version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 2.7 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

2008 Porsche Boxster Limited Edition Specs

The restyled Boxster Limited Edition is equipped with a 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 Boxster is a traditional Bosch ME-7.8, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.

Statistics

The Boxster is 171.60 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 50.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Boxster is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $45,800, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 2008 Boxster gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

In 2007 and 2008 the Boxster Limited Edition was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic Silver Metallic, Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Black, Black with Black Convertible Top, Black with Cocoa Convertible Top, Black with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Black with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Carrera White, Carrera White with Black Convertible Top, Carrera White with Cocoa Convertible Top, Carrera White with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carrera White with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic, Dark Olive Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic, Forest Green Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, GT Silver Metallic, GT Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, GT Silver Metallic with Cocoa Convertible Top, GT Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, and GT Silver Metallic with Stone Grey Conv.

Parting Shots

The 2007 model began the promise of the Porsche Boxster. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the Boxster Limited Edition will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Limited Edition, Porsche Boxster, United States market

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