Several things can be said about the Porsche Boxster series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Stop and Go

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 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.

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 a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

The Boxster Limited Edition 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.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Porsche Boxster. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Limited Edition version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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