Porsche Boxster Spyder is the third version, after the Range 2009 Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster S. Be presented next December to mark the Auto Salon in Los Angeles and notable for being the lightest model of whole range of branded products and a tribute to the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder, 1953.With the same chassis as the Porsche Boxster S
It maintains the same dimensions, with a total length of 4,342 mm, 1,801 mm wide, 1294 mm tall and a wheelbase of 2415 mm.
Nor has variations in the traction system, transmitting power to the ground by the rear axle, although it has some variations in the suspension system that leaves the body and twenty millimeters lower center of gravity is also lower.
The braking system is four ventilated discs made of cast steel and can be mounted with the extra carbo-ceramic PCCB brakes.
The lightest model in its current range of Porsche products
But what is most striking is the impressive amount of weight: 1275 kilograms only. This amount of weight is due to the elimination of some elements considered superfluous, and the use of lightweight materials in the manufacture of certain structures, parts and components.
Some elements have been replaced are the interior door handles by a ring of material and the hydraulic system of the electric canvas roof that now is a simple canvas roll manually.
The elements in this slaughter are slimming automatic climate control (air conditioning fitted as standard) and the sound system that cuts the weight of three kilograms. However, the slimming is not limited only to the elimination of elements but the introduction of parts made from lightweight materials, such as doors made of aluminum and that lower weight fifteen pounds each or the For seats whose structure, carbon fiber, is twelve kilograms less compared to normal seats Porsche Boxster Range 2009.
The first Porsche Boxster with a canvas roof manual
Porsche Boxster Spyder is the first model of the brand to incorporate a canvas roof and manually roll must be kept in the small trunk located in the front of the car, the gap is closer to the front bumper.
Porsche says the philosophy of this model is to shoot into the sky as roof and mount the fact that this canvas is only as a courtesy to protect against inclement weather.
The body: a tribute to the Porsche 550 Spyder
While most of the body hardly any differences compared to a Porsche Boxster, yes there is an element that is particular to this version and are lumps behind the seats.
You could say that those same bumps and mounted the Porsche Carrera GT and would be true but riding this model are clearly inspired by the Porsche 550 (also known as the Porsche 550 Spyder, 550 Carrera or 550 RS), a model that as this new version of the Boxster was a sports car with roadster body produced between 1953 and 1956.
On the hood, a new spoiler is fixed, a distinguishing element of the standard versions, as these are the electrically retractable. Also, a huge black and vinyl with the brand name adds a touch of distinction, while decorating the bottom of the sides.






















