In 2005, a second generation of the Porsche Boxster was released, which produces more power while still retaining the Porsche traditional style. This generation of the Porsche Boxster is a two-seater having a 6-cylinder mid-engine like its predecessor. More than 50% of the electronic components and structure of the Boxster is similar to the Porsche 911 Carrera. This is good news for obtaining spare parts. There are some improvements in the 2005 Boxster that make it more functional than the 2004 model, such as an additional 15 BHP, as well as more torque from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm range.
The Porsche Boxster matches the more costly Porsche 911 Carrera for speed and acceleration. Its exhaust produces a very unique tromboning wail, which is unexpected considering the relatively smaller engine. It uses a five-speed manual transmission gearbox, although there are some models that use a six-speed version. Both the interior and exterior of the Porsche Boxster are fairly simple and yet of high quality. Improvements were made in consideration of complaints that the earlier models looked rather too cheap, although there is still nothing that has been added for purely decorative purposes. Another revision was made in the centre console, with re-modelled switch-gear, with a titanium look panelling. The seats have been given a more body-like shape, making them more comfortable, not to mention appearing more pleasing to the eye.
The Porsche Boxster has a very spacious trunk for carrying luggage under its front hood, and another small trunk at the rear. The convertible top is electrically powered, making it quick and easy to operate. With the newer models, it is possible to operate the top at a speed of up to 30 mph. The top is made of padded cloths that are triple layered, making it both quiet and water tight just as much as metal ones.
The Porsche Boxster is known as a mid-engine automobile due to the fact that its 6-cylinder engine has been fitted behind the seats, in front of its rear axle. This means that accessing the engine every now and then is not easy. You can have a look at it either from under the car, or by removing the panels of the car's body. This position, however, has its own benefits given that the weight will be distributed fairly equally, enabling better handling. In other words front engine or rear engine mean that the weight in the car is either at the front of the car or at the rear, which makes the car more unstable, particularly when cornering.
Alex West is a Mercedes Benz driver and a luxury car enthusiast. You can find out more about Porsche motor cars at http://www.specialistporsche.com/porsche-boxster.php.
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