A lot has been said about the Porsche Boxster for 2008. As Porsche's entry in the convertible market the Boxster (and in this case specically the S version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Boxster is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Porsche as a brand in general.

Performance

The Boxster S is equipped with a Porsche 3.4 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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 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.

Boxster S Statistics

The dimensions of the Boxster S are 70.90 inches wide by 171.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.90 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 listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $45,800, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

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

Fuel Efficiency

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 S 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.

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

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