Recently spied undergoing testing in the mountains,
the upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder promises to provide Speedster-like thrills for
significantly less money.
Starting up front, the model has been equipped with
a sporty bumper that appears to carryover from the 718 Boxster GTS. Moving
further back, we can see lightweight alloy wheels and a high-performance
braking system with red calipers. Of course, the biggest changes occur at the
rear as the 718 Boxster Spyder has been equipped with a unique rear lid that
features a double bubble design. The two humps are connected by a floating
third brake light.
The styling changes don’t stop there as designers
installed a modified rear bumper and a huge diffuser which looks slightly out
of place on such a small roadster. Other changes include a new dual exhaust
system and a unique soft top with a sportier appearance.
The final output remains a mystery but the previous
Boxster Spyder had a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine producing 375 hp.
Given that the 718 Boxster GTS has 365 hp, it’s likely that the new
model will have at least 400 hp and some reports have claimed the car
could have as much as 430 hp.
Regardless of the final numbers, the Boxster Spyder
is expected to be significantly lighter than the 718 Boxster. Like its
predecessor, the car is slated to have lightweight sport seats and a minimum of
equipment as both the air conditioning system and audio system should be
optional.
The Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder could debut later
this year but nothing is official as of yet.
Cr : Carscoops
