However, development work for the next-generation model is well underway and images of the first prototype for the car have now appeared after the test vehicle was spotted in Germany.
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.
Expected power output for the turbocharged four-pot would be just over 200hp (149kW). That means that in order to provide sufficient performance, the car would have to feature Lotus Elise-like lightness, weighing in between 1,800 and 2,000lb (800-900kg).
Such a design premise might offer more room to offer 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 222g/km of CO2 - about 100g/km more than the projected 2015 limits.
The next-gen Boxster is tipped to arrive in 2011 as a 2012 model.


Reader Comments
Sat Nov 22 2008 10:02 AM
Gus says
What a great little pair of cars, I just never liked that drooping rear end.
Sat Nov 22 2008 1:18 PM
NoNameDenton says
I prefer the Cayman
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