Achieves the Lightest Weight in the Current Porsche Lineup at 1275kg

This "Boxster Spyder" arrives as the sportiest model in the Boxster series, boasting a curb weight of 1275kg, making it the lightest current Porsche.

The engine is a direct-injection 3.4-liter flat-six, shared with the Boxster S, but with dedicated intake and exhaust tuning. It produces a maximum output of 320ps, a 10ps increase over the standard engine. Mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) transmission, the performance figures include 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 267km/h (with the top down).

Fuel efficiency is also commendable, with a reported European combined cycle figure of 10.75km/ℓ.

Official Debut at the December Los Angeles Auto Show

In terms of hardware, the chassis features a completely new sports suspension design.

The styling also marks a significant departure from the standard Boxster. Notably, the low silhouette with its lowered windscreen and the twin power domes at the rear evoke the Carrera GT.

The soft top is a simple, lightweight structure designed solely for protection against rain and wind. This design choice underscores that the model is conceived with open-top driving as its primary purpose.

The "Boxster Spyder" is scheduled for its official unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December 2009, with European market introductions beginning in February 2010. In Japan, reservations will open on Saturday, November 7th, through all authorized Porsche dealers, with announced prices ranging from 8.66 million to 9.13 million yen.

BRAND HISTORY
PORSCHE (Porsche) is a sports car brand representing Germany, earning overwhelming support from discerning enthusiasts worldwide. Its origins trace back to 1931. Ferdinand Porsche, a genius engineer who distinguished himself from his twenties, established the "Porsche Design Office" in Stuttgart, Germany, after a tenure as technical director at Daimler, to pursue independent ventures. Subsequently, he was entrusted with the development of various automobiles by car manufacturers. Among these, the "Volkswagen Beetle," which significantly contributed to motorization as Germany's "people's car," is particularly famous.

The first car to bear his own name as a manufacturer was the "356," introduced in 1948. Since then, Porsche has released sports cars such as the "911," "924," and "928," while also focusing on motorsport. For instance, they achieved 16 victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, arguably the world's most grueling race, and contributed to three series championships as an engine supplier in Formula 1, accumulating a brilliant racing record. It goes without saying that their technological prowess and dedication to driving performance continue to live on in their products today.

Currently, the lineup boasts high popularity across all models, including the "911," which, even after 45 years since its debut, remains a top-tier sports car; the open-top sports car "Boxster"; its coupe counterpart, the "Cayman"; and the premium sports SUV, the "Cayenne."