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Ret retreatment antimanttnti pete eh Cemmeviuneng eo te Meg 4 vy s Boxster does Porsche proud from page 38 Wnked ro the preat early Parahe toasters.” While many spurts cats Hovlay: COnIpFOnIE pettot dace for conmlint, husary, Taterion spaces Ont ciety to built drivetrain, the Bovster isn ne: compromises Sport ca TAL Owes a let ot its technology ta Porwhe's Lnatiig, nici, experience, ‘This Veins withy the car's layouts the engine ty posi tioned hebind the paseager compartnent ind ahead of the rear asle, tnd dtives ie rear wheels, ‘This is the saine type at layout used hy qpen- wheeled rachis cars Geese it afters the best possible weight distribution, «factor whieh influcnees hanulling, braking, ueseleration, and tide, The Boxster has a tilly independent suspension (MacPherson strut at all tour corners), large L2einely vented disc brakes with ABS, and a 201 horsepower 2,5-litre hor- izontally opposed x-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, and twin overhead camshatts. This is Porsche's first water- cooled HO six-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder, Boxster owners can choose between a five-speed manual transmission or a new five speed ‘Tiptranie transmission, ‘The Tiptronic is an automatic transmission that can, alter: nately, be shifted manually via small buttons on the steering wheel spokes. With a zero to 100 kin-h (62 t.p.h.) time of 6.9 see- onds, the Boxster is nota lightning-fast car Ina straight dine drag race from a stop light, the Boxster can be embarrassed by much cheaper cars, However, at speed with the engine spinning above 3000 rp.m,, passing and lane- changing maneouvres are achieved with more than enough zip. In addition, the Boxster ha et, high- pitched race-car-like sound that confirms its racing roots every time you put your foot into it. It's when you throw the Boxster into a few curves that its superior vehicle dynamics become evident. Handling is simply phenomenal and com- pletely forgiving should you rake too jate or turn in quicker than intended. There’s little body lean and very litte pitch and dive under braking and accelera- tion. The stable Boxster gets my vote as “The Car Least Likely To Roll Over”, but just in case, there are two roll hoops behind the seats. Standard tires are 205/55ZR-16 radials (front) and 225/50ZR-16 (rear), or optional low-profile 205/50ZR-17 (front) and 255/40ZR-17 (rear) tires and a stiffer sports suspension. However, the latter secup offers a harsher ride over small bumps fike manhole transmission has short, purpase clutch action is much lighter than the 91U's, In fifth gear, the engine speed at 100 km-h 2500 rpm. Still, ike to see the 9L)'s six-speed manual transmission in the Boxster. The new five-speed Tiptronic has one more gear than the 91 1's four-speed Tiptronic. 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