Porsche Boxster: History, Specs & Performance - A Comprehensive Guide

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is a wonderfully rewarding midengine sports car convertible.
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The Porsche Boxster, with its midengine balance and admirably efficient design, proved upon its 1997 debut that Porsche could come up with a fresh idea or two, as you'll learn by exploring the articles linked below.

This is the comprehensive history of one of the world's most sublimely enjoyable sports cars, from its inception as a 201-horsepower show car come to life to today's storming 295-horsepower Boxster S.

For the complete history of the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster S, see:

• Porsche Boxster History: Learn why Porsche decided it needed a companion to the classic rear-engine Porsche 911 and how it came up with a clean-sheet design that used a midengine layout. Check out this history of the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster S, complete with insights into design and engines, road-test reviews, and a bundle of revealing pictures.

Check out the complete story of Porsche cars, including these fabulous models:

Porsche 356

Porsche 911

Porsche 914

Porsche 924, 944, 968

Porsche 928

Porsche 959

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayman

For prices, reviews, and more on Porsche from the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, see:

• Porsche new cars
• Porsche used cars
• 2007 Porsche Boxster
• 2005-2008 Porsche Boxster
• 1997 to 2004 Porsche Boxster