Insight Into the Porsche Boxster for 2008
The 2008 Boxster is an important vehicle to Porsche for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Boxster which include S, Base, S Limited Edition, and RS 60 Spyder. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Engine Performance
The Boxster Base is equipped with a Porsche 2.7 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 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.
Boxster Base 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 listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $45,800, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Boxster is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
The 2008 Boxster gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Porsche Boxster Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a Boxster.
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