One of the staples of the Convertible segment is the Porsche Boxster. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the Boxster with three versions: S Special Edition and Base. Sales for the Boxster, especially the Boxster S Special Edition, were brisk during 2004 and 2005. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

The Boxster S Special Edition is equipped with a Porsche 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Porsche 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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

The fuel system for the 2004 Boxster is a traditional Bosch Motronic SFI, 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.

Boxster S Special Edition Statistics

The dimensions of the Boxster S Special Edition are 70.10 inches wide by 170.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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 2004 (MSRP) was $51,600, with an invoice cost of $45,001. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The Boxster S Special Edition received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 2003 and 2004 the Boxster S Special Edition was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic Silver Metallic, Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Black, Black with Black Convertible Top, Black with Body Color Hard Top, Black with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Black with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic, Carmon Red Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carrera White, Carrera White with Black Convertible Top, Carrera White with Body Color Hard Top, Carrera White with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Carrera White with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic, Dark Teal Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic, Forest Green Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Forest Green Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, and Forest Green Metallic with Metropol. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 2003 model began the promise of the Porsche Boxster. The 2004 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 S Special Edition will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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