Honda-Acura.Net Car of the Week: 2003 Porsche Boxster



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Reviews

Edmunds
CanuckDriver
Car and Driver

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Statistics
General Specifications
- Est. Base Price: $43,365 Boxster/$52,365 Boxster S
- Miles Per Gallon: 20/29
- Curb Weight: 2811 lbs
- Layout: Mid Engine/RWD
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic/6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic

Engine (Boxster/Boxster S)
- Type: Flat/Boxter 6
- Displacement: 2.7L/3.2L
- Horsepower: 228 BHP/258 BHP
- Torque: 192 lb-ft/228 lb-ft
- Valve Gear: DOHC w/VarioCam

Performance (Boxster S)
- Top speed: 164 mph
- 0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds
- 50-75 mph in highest gear: 10.0 seconds
- 50-75 mph in second highest gear 7.4 seconds
- 60-125 mph: in highest gear 30.0 seconds

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Competitors

Audi TT

1.8T FWD - $32,686
1.8T AWD - $38,555

BMW Z3

2.5i - $30,993
3.0i - $37,157
M Roadster - $47,166


Chevrolet Corvette

Convertible - $48,875

Honda S2000

Base - $35,389

Mercedes-Benz SLK

SLK230 - $36,822
SLK320 - $43,836
SLK32 AMG - $55,565

Nissan 350Z Convertible (Coming Spring 2003)

Track - $34,568 (est)

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Pros: Wonderful build quality, Porsche panache, timeless styling, sweet sounding and kick ass flat six, awe inspring handling, very luxurious when optioned

Cons: EXPENSIVE, lotsa options, dealer service, reliability

HAN Take: Certainly the best roadster under 60 grand for comfort, looks, and power. But is it 20 grand better than the S2000? We'll get back to you on that.