First Impressions of the Porsche Boxster for 2008
The Porsche Boxster is a 2-door car available at your Porsche dealer. The Boxster came in five configurations: S, Base, S Limited Edition, and RS 60 Spyder. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 26 - 29 highway miles and 19 - 20 city. The Boxster competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
2008 Porsche Boxster Base Specs
Standard equipment in the Boxster for 2007 and 2008 includes the 2.7 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Boxster.
The Boxster uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
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.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $45,800, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The Boxster Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and 26 - 29 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
In 2007 and 2008 the Boxster Base 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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