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    2012 Boxster S leaked Thread Closed

    Well here it finally is undisguisted and Im in love with it! Look for yourselves Smiley

    2012 Porsche Boxster snapped totally undisguise

    By Zach Bowman RSS feed

    Posted Oct 5th 2011 11:28AM

    Our crafty spy photographer have managed to set lenses upon a completely undisguised 2012 Porsche Boxster S out and about in the light of day. With all of the vehicle's camouflage removed, we can clearly see the body lines of the new convertible. Though the familiar Porsche face hasn't gone anywhere, the side of the vehicle now wears a dramatic side strake and sizable air inlet positioned just forward of a set of equally bold wheel arches. Those openings are filled with massive, multi-spoke rollers. Toward the rear of the vehicle, we can clearly see a new integrated lip spoiler that spans across the entirety of the car's rump, bisecting the taillamps.

    That's exciting and all, but our spies also indicate that this model may boast a next-generation 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder. If those whispers are to be believed, the 2012 Boxster could pack as much as 360 horsepower courtesy of a little forced induction. Word is the vehicle will receive a proper introduction on the show circuit in the next few months.

    News Source: Brenda Priddy and Company

    It is fantastic Smiley


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    The front and back looks weird to me.....I'm not sure if I like it...


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    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    More adventurous than previous Boxsters, which will set it apart from competition. I don't like the rear wing and I hope it's an aerokit-type of optional extra.

    On balance I like it, but not to buy one.


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    "Form follows function"


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    I just think the rear lights size is too big. The new 991 is going small and now Boxster going big?

    They will look silly next to each other in the showroom. Other than that, the horizontal bar disecting the lights is great!


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


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    Love the roll over bars.


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    love the side intakes !!!


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    The air intakes reminds me this:

    picture_Gemballa_GTR_650_Avalanche_06_4.jpg


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    2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged

    2007 997 GT3

    2006 Mercedes G500

    1993 964 Turbo (Sold)


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    I am a Boxster owner and saw the new model several times (with camouflage, roof up, but standing less than 2m away). Ok, I wear glasses, but I never saw this kind of spoiler. And although the cars I saw had camouflage I am not sure about the backlights. Interesting.

    I always liked the Boxster more than the 911 cabrio. The new side intakes are great. But the rear? Pimp my Boxster. I hope that is not the real thing, maybe a showcar, the aerokit  or Photoshop. Maybe I have to change to 911 in 18 month.


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    Thanks...New Boxster looks great.. Side strake harkens back to the original design concept.


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    2006 997 C2S Cab, Triple Black,  2006 Cayenne Titanium Iceland Silver Metalic New York


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    It looks good, from this first pics.

    It also looks a bit bigger...


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    I really like most of it  It's nice to see Porsche being a bit bold kiss


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     GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm/LSD, PSE, short shifter, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen pickup, BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster Sterling Grey/Red


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    Exactly my thoughts, It's like a mini CGT.

    Especially if they also continue their Tequipment front bumper...


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


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    BjoernB:

    love the side intakes !!!

    Me too, hope they fix the side intakes of the 911 Turbo too.


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    Ex: 993 Targa, 986S, 986 and 964 C2


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    Itsme:

    I always liked the Boxster more than the 911 cabrio. The new side intakes are great. But the rear? Pimp my Boxster. I hope that is not the real thing, maybe a showcar, the aerokit  or Photoshop.


    Judging by the bigger pictures, it seems to me as if indicator is integrated in the extended rear spoiler. Quite some bold styling cues in comparison to the 987. The car also looks significantly bigger than the predecessor. Curious to see more... Smiley


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    One more thing to add.. the doors will look wonderfully aggressive when opened due to the CGT like indent.


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


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    I think it looks great kiss  I applaud the designers for taking the styling in a different direction to the 911 this time around by giving the Boxster a totally new look for the side. It's going to make the current 987.2 model look quite dated.


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    Very aggressive! It looks very expensive also. I love it!


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    BjoernB:

    love the side intakes !!!

    2nd that!Smiley

     


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    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    Atzporsche:

    Well here it finally is undisguisted and Im in love with it! Look for yourselves Smiley

    2012 Porsche Boxster snapped totally undisguise

    By Zach Bowman RSS feed

    Posted Oct 5th 2011 11:28AM

    Our crafty spy photographer have managed to set lenses upon a completely undisguised 2012 Porsche Boxster S out and about in the light of day. With all of the vehicle's camouflage removed, we can clearly see the body lines of the new convertible. Though the familiar Porsche face hasn't gone anywhere, the side of the vehicle now wears a dramatic side strake and sizable air inlet positioned just forward of a set of equally bold wheel arches. Those openings are filled with massive, multi-spoke rollers. Toward the rear of the vehicle, we can clearly see a new integrated lip spoiler that spans across the entirety of the car's rump, bisecting the taillamps.

    That's exciting and all, but our spies also indicate that this model may boast a next-generation 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder. If those whispers are to be believed, the 2012 Boxster could pack as much as 360 horsepower courtesy of a little forced induction. Word is the vehicle will receive a proper introduction on the show circuit in the next few months.

    News Source: Brenda Priddy and Company

    It is fantastic Smiley

    Wow! That looks great! Smiley

    SmileyvSmileySmiley


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    This is a nice surprise,  love the frontend, side intakes, the spoiler extending into the tailights is pretty bold, might also prefer if it were an option, but give the S a flat 6 with at least 315hp and I'll buy one!  Thanks for posting! kiss


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    That 1st photo REALLY looks like an old Toyota MR-2...


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    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    I love it!


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    It`s funny that the licence plate has the "550" number 


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    Like the front, hate the rear yes

     

    Seems like they caught the Boxster during an official photo session for the presentation judging by the scenery, the driver, the cleanness of the car, the license plate, the lighting... oh, and no camo indecision


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    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    I second that Carlos!

    First I thought:
    1. Completely undisguised
    2. VERY bold styling cues
    3. Side intakes exactly as "wished" by many forum lurkers
    Conclusion: photoshops.

    But then, I saw the following things:
    1. An indicate license plate
    2. A good-looking driver
    3. Completely undisguised
    4. Good-looking surroundings
    5. Headlights same bulbeous design as new 911
    6. Sctripting on back says P O R S C H E Boxster S
    Conclusion: caught during an official photoshoot.

    It is too early for me to says whether I like it or not, but I applaud Porsche for taking some big design steps, meanwhile maintaining the Porsche DNA and diverting the boxster line away from 911.

     


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    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    I'm now very happy Porsche decided not  to offer a 991 manual cab at introduction, I would have pulled the trigger and then would have to upgrade to the Boxster S. angry smiley


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    This looks fantastic - some very bold styling moves from Porsche! It will also distinguish the Boxster more clearly from the 911. Not sure about the engine though - we'll need to wait for more info on that.

    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    Guys, look at the liscense plate, and the way the driver is dressed. 

    This is a photoshoot!


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    I love the doors and side intakes; much, much better than the previous two generations.

    However, the front end looks MR2-ish to me, the anti-roll hoops remind me of the previous generation Z4, and I don't know what to make of the rear. It's not just the spoiler (name well-deserved in this case, imo), but the sculpting of the trunk lid. These longitudinal depressions make it look a bit retro-ish; out of sync with the more modern look of the car, especially the side view. If the spoiler was meant to convey a CGT-ish look, that sculpting appears to ruin it (at least to my eye, and from this angle).

    Definitely not a 991-like moment for me. Seeing that car without camouflage was a completely positive experience, unlike this one.

     


    Re: 2012 BOXSTER S LEAKED Thread Closed

    Am I mistaken or is there no clamshell around the folded top?

     

     


     
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