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Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster

Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster

Viknesh Vijayenthiran August 27th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author August 27th, 2009
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December 31st, 1969 Late last year Porsche unveiled its updated Boxster and Cayman range but there are still several other models based on the same Boxster/Cayman platform in the works. One of these is a high-performance RS model, recently seen testing at Germany’s Nurburgring, and another is a long-rumored chopped 'Speedster' model. However, development of the next-generation model is also well underway and images of a prototype for the car have once again surfaced. This time the prototype has been spotted on its way to Germany’s Nurburging circuit for some high-speed testing. A rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. The thought coincides with possible rumors of a revived 914 that could be co-branded by both VW and Porsche, targeted at different market sectors, which means the new Boxster could certainly be fitted with a highly charged four-banger. If that’s the case, we're sure Porsche will still offer a six-cylinder option for upper range models. Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222 g/km of CO2--about 100 g/km more than the projected 2015 limits. Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival in 2011 to find out.

2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots

2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots

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Late last year Porsche unveiled its updated Boxster and Cayman range but there are still several other models based on the same Boxster/Cayman platform in the works. One of these is a high-performance RS model, recently seen testing at Germany’s Nurburgring, and another is a long-rumored chopped 'Speedster' model.

However, development of the next-generation model is also well underway and images of a prototype for the car have once again surfaced. This time the prototype has been spotted on its way to Germany’s Nurburging circuit for some high-speed testing.

A rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. The thought coincides with possible rumors of a revived 914 that could be co-branded by both VW and Porsche, targeted at different market sectors, which means the new Boxster could certainly be fitted with a highly charged four-banger. If that’s the case, we're sure Porsche will still offer a six-cylinder option for upper range models.

Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222 g/km of CO2--about 100 g/km more than the projected 2015 limits.

Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival in 2011 to find out.

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  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots
  • 2012 Porsche Boxster spy shots

Tags: Spy Shots, nurburgring, Boxster

Posted in: Porsche, Spy Shots, Convertible, Boxster, Cabrio


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  1. ma_gus avatar by Gus Chyba #1, Posted: 11/22/2008

    What a great little pair of cars, I just never liked that drooping rear end.

  2. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #2, Posted: 11/22/2008

    I prefer the Cayman

  3. ma_azlan avatar by azlan #3, Posted: 1/22/2009

    yea i would take a caymen, the wife can have the boxter.

  4. ma_Countach avatar by Countach #4, Posted: 1/23/2009

    Gimme either or both please!

  5. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #5, Posted: 1/23/2009

    Much as I know it would never happen a flat 4 diesel would be great

  6. By justinhk2000 #6, Posted: 8/27/2009

    Wow, i hope the Cayman will come in those rims too, i love how the antennas stick out. Should be a $50,000 option, and i'll also add the $70,000 carbon ceramic brake upgrade too. :P

  7. By Procyon #7, Posted: 8/27/2009

    Boxter's rear end is so charming. But... In spyphoto, Rear was wrapped by tape T_T

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