Porsche Boxster 2.7 - vidéo Dailymotion
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2018-09-02
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We could hardly be more besotted with the new Porsche Boxster S, a car we’ve already described as one of the world’s most exciting - now it’s time to find out if the smaller-engined, entry-level version deserves the same high regard.
The original Boxster was criticised by some for only producing 204bhp when its water-cooled 2.5-litre flat-six was revealed nestling behind the seats in 1996. Cut to sixteen years later, and Porsche has extracted 261bhp from a downsized 2.7-litre lump directly derived from the 3.4-litre engine found in the S model.
Detailed improvements, including revised pistons, adjusted variable valve timing and a flow-optimised air intake system, combine to produce 10bhp more than the previous 2.9-litre Boxster at slightly higher revs (6700rpm compared to 6400rpm).
Peak torque is also delivered over a broader range - appearing marginally later but staying on song until 6500rpm - even if at 206ft lb it has suffered a negligible 8lb ft decrease over its predecessor.
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The original Boxster was criticised by some for only producing 204bhp when its water-cooled 2.5-litre flat-six was revealed nestling behind the seats in 1996. Cut to sixteen years later, and Porsche has extracted 261bhp from a downsized 2.7-litre lump directly derived from the 3.4-litre engine found in the S model.
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Peak torque is also delivered over a broader range - appearing marginally later but staying on song until 6500rpm - even if at 206ft lb it has suffered a negligible 8lb ft decrease over its predecessor.
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