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Nov 27, 2007 5:52:03 PM
- Porsche-Jeck
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
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The dual exhaust pipes is just option XLA from the Cayman.
but they suggest power moves from 295 to 303 thanks to the exhaust. does it mean that XLA = +8hp on any boxster/cayman?
Seems to be a misunderstanding: the pipes may look like the XLA option, but the exhaust system is explained as technically similar to GT3 (sounds not like the PSE to me).
Also PSE doesn't generate any additional hp for sure.
Nov 27, 2007 6:03:53 PM
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
Actually there are items on this edition that I do not believe can be ordered on a regular production Boxster S.
1. Exhaust System - This differs from the current Sport Exhaust System as it actually increases the car by 8 horsepower, whereas the current optional Sport Exhaust does not increase horsepower. Quite frankly are you really going to notice 8 horsepower? Yes, the sound is great but so is the sound on the Standard and Optional Sport Exhaust Systems.
2. Perforated Steering Wheel and Gauge Cluster are also unique to this Edition. Not sure I like them, but my guess is that we may be getting a preview of the 2009 facelifted Boxster cluster.
3. Badges and Door Sill graphics, yes unique, but really who cares. Not too thrilling that you are xxxx of 1960 made.
4. Red Interior is very polarizing (some love it, some hate it), but if you don't like it, an alternative choice of dark grey natural leather in conjunction with a black roof will also be available for the Edition.
All the other items are not really unique to the Edition, such as an aluminum colored center console and gear shift, the red tail-lights (if not, you can certainly order them through Porsche parts), and the front air dam, is the front half of the Sport Design Package.
In my opinion the perfect car they could have come up with is the new DFI engine in the current body-style. Now that would have been a great transition car, and as close as a new Boxster could come to perfection in my opinion.
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1. Exhaust System - This differs from the current Sport Exhaust System as it actually increases the car by 8 horsepower, whereas the current optional Sport Exhaust does not increase horsepower. Quite frankly are you really going to notice 8 horsepower? Yes, the sound is great but so is the sound on the Standard and Optional Sport Exhaust Systems.
2. Perforated Steering Wheel and Gauge Cluster are also unique to this Edition. Not sure I like them, but my guess is that we may be getting a preview of the 2009 facelifted Boxster cluster.
3. Badges and Door Sill graphics, yes unique, but really who cares. Not too thrilling that you are xxxx of 1960 made.
4. Red Interior is very polarizing (some love it, some hate it), but if you don't like it, an alternative choice of dark grey natural leather in conjunction with a black roof will also be available for the Edition.
All the other items are not really unique to the Edition, such as an aluminum colored center console and gear shift, the red tail-lights (if not, you can certainly order them through Porsche parts), and the front air dam, is the front half of the Sport Design Package.
In my opinion the perfect car they could have come up with is the new DFI engine in the current body-style. Now that would have been a great transition car, and as close as a new Boxster could come to perfection in my opinion.
vincesf
Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
I agree about the plaque. If you don't like the red leather, you can order the car with Dark Grey interior instead, though.
By the way, I've seen pictures where Carrera Red looked almost like Terracotta. I suspect it's a difficult color to capture. Has anyone seen it in the flesh here?
By the way, I've seen pictures where Carrera Red looked almost like Terracotta. I suspect it's a difficult color to capture. Has anyone seen it in the flesh here?
Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
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It's a shame that Porsche is using the RS badge to denote a well optioned car with a few subtle styling changes. Let's face it, does deleting the instrument dome really make the car that special?
vincesf
Actually it's still a Boxster S. At least that's what the badge says. Now if it had a Boxster RS badge, that would be a shame.
David
Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
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It's a shame that Porsche is using the RS badge to denote a well optioned car with a few subtle styling changes. Let's face it, does deleting the instrument dome really make the car that special?
vincesf
Actually it's still a Boxster S. At least that's what the badge says. Now if it had a Boxster RS badge, that would be a shame.
David
You're right about the outside badge, but the badge on the inside plaque and all the marketing materials state "RS 60 Spyder". My point is that if Porsche uses RS to market a car, it should be something more than color selection, heavily optioned, and a plaque.
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Guards red with sand beige leather - a great combination. Nearly went for that but cobalt won the day when it came off the "special paint" silly money list
The Cobalt is quite striking. I went for Guards Red, as it matches a certain Bridge in my hometown.
vincesf
Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
You live in a beautiful part of the world. It has been too long since I visited California, when I was young stayed with relations in Santa Barbara and Pleasanton for a summer, and later as a marine engineer regularly came into San Francisco. Definitely high on my list of places to return to.
Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
Great photos everyone.
The subject of Porsche badging up heavily optioned cars with nothing special with historically significant names in order to empty their parts bin is a a terrible practice for their "future history"
These endless, pointless derivitaves of the same basic three cars (Boxster, 911, Cayenne) are quite confusing. It may be good marketing or sales practice, but it is certainly not in the spirit of Porsche's original sense of "only the neccessary".
The subject of Porsche badging up heavily optioned cars with nothing special with historically significant names in order to empty their parts bin is a a terrible practice for their "future history"
These endless, pointless derivitaves of the same basic three cars (Boxster, 911, Cayenne) are quite confusing. It may be good marketing or sales practice, but it is certainly not in the spirit of Porsche's original sense of "only the neccessary".
Mar 1, 2008 3:47:53 PM
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
Went to see the RS60 in the flesh yesterday. GT silver looked great and the red top complimented well. The carrera red leather looked a bit salmon coloured but that may have been the flourescent lighting in the showroom. I think coloured leathers look better in two tone rather then plastered everywhere including the carpets.
Anyone seen carrera red in daylight?
Anyone seen carrera red in daylight?
Mar 1, 2008 7:22:46 PM
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
If it's going to be an RS, shouldn't it also have a "race worthy" engine? Isn't the RS moniker also reserved for models that homologate cars that are actually being raced at sanctioned events, as in the GT3 RS and RSR? It seems a misuse of the RS name and a marketing gimmick.
Mar 1, 2008 10:11:34 PM
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder
Pink Panther..
This thread on the UK based Boxa.net forum might be of interest to you..
http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=31735
This thread on the UK based Boxa.net forum might be of interest to you..
http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=31735
Mar 5, 2008 5:43:11 PM
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Mar 8, 2008 6:44:11 PM
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Mar 19, 2008 10:59:51 AM
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Re: Boxster S RS 60 Spyder - sales in the US
The car is actually a bargain. If you assume that you would equip the car that way with all the excluve options and price it out on the configurator it comes out to way more than the RS60 MSRP. Of course ya gotta like the way its optioned but if you do and you have the bucks then its a good deal.
Also, expect all Porsche prices to take a jump in the US. The Dollar to Euro exchange has taken a big hit this year and MSRPs on all imports especially Euro Imports are gonna jump. The one exception is the BMW Z4 which is built in the US. Expect it to appear and even bigger bargain compared to the Boxster than this year.
Bottom line - If you like the RS60, buy it.
Also, expect all Porsche prices to take a jump in the US. The Dollar to Euro exchange has taken a big hit this year and MSRPs on all imports especially Euro Imports are gonna jump. The one exception is the BMW Z4 which is built in the US. Expect it to appear and even bigger bargain compared to the Boxster than this year.
Bottom line - If you like the RS60, buy it.
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