Spent the day playing in my good friend's new 2017 Red Boxster. Wow, what a nice little car!
The dynamics of this platform are incredible to say the least. Top flight reflexes even without engaging sport mode or tightening up the shocks. And the brakes! Pure pleasure at any velocity, effortlessly dialing you down to whatever speed you want. The car had summer rubber on it.
Now for the amazing engine and trans. His is the "low output" engine, a 2.0 liter turbo 4 banger with 300 hp and a torque curve as flat as Florida. Immediate response at any speed and yet it winds out to 7700 rpm like a maniac. The PDK seven speed is so fast it will shock you, yet never seems surprised as some transmissions due in certain circumstances. And this thing FLIES down the road. Surprisingly aggressive exhaust note that is variable from the driver's seat.
Finally, the fit and finish is truly exemplary. Clean and neat as Germans always do. Flawless paint in screaming red with a black and grey interior.
The bad news is nearly 90k for this rowdy little monster! And it's not even optioned out all the way. I was told you can easily get on the far side of 100k!
The dynamics of this platform are incredible to say the least. Top flight reflexes even without engaging sport mode or tightening up the shocks. And the brakes! Pure pleasure at any velocity, effortlessly dialing you down to whatever speed you want. The car had summer rubber on it.
Now for the amazing engine and trans. His is the "low output" engine, a 2.0 liter turbo 4 banger with 300 hp and a torque curve as flat as Florida. Immediate response at any speed and yet it winds out to 7700 rpm like a maniac. The PDK seven speed is so fast it will shock you, yet never seems surprised as some transmissions due in certain circumstances. And this thing FLIES down the road. Surprisingly aggressive exhaust note that is variable from the driver's seat.
Finally, the fit and finish is truly exemplary. Clean and neat as Germans always do. Flawless paint in screaming red with a black and grey interior.
The bad news is nearly 90k for this rowdy little monster! And it's not even optioned out all the way. I was told you can easily get on the far side of 100k!
