2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

In keeping with the tradition of lightweight special editions, Porsche will debut a new version of the Boxster at this year's L.A. Auto Show . Called the 'Boxster Spyder,' the new addition to the Boxster line sheds some unnecessary flab and adds a bit of power.

The Spyder officially weighs in at 2,811 pounds, making it one of the lightest cars available from Porsche. Aluminum door skins fitted with the interior door panels from the GT3 RS  help shed the pounds but most of the weight savings comes from getting rid of those pesky convenience items inside the car, such as a radio, air conditioning, navigation system, etc. All totaled, this adds up to a 176 pound weight savings of the normal Boxster.

Fortunately for us, Porsche knows that when you build a lightweight "purists" car, it's ALWAYS more fun with some extra power. The Spyder is fitted with the 3.4 liter six cylinder engine pumping out a respectable 320 horsepower, or 10 horsepower more than the Boxster S. When mated to the PDK twin-clutch transmission the Spyder can reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.8 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 166 mph (with the top down).

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With any sports automobile the first stop for lots of is the motor, plus the new Carrera models have been upgraded to a choice of a 3.6 liter in the base models, or a 3.8 liter monster in the Carrera S, which is said to put out a maximum of 385 horsepower. What this translates to is impressive acceleration plus a realistic top speed of around 170 mph (183mph under check conditions) plus an engine sound that will haunt sports automobile lovers dreams emanating from the seats behind, purring, growling plus roaring as you play with the smooth 6 speed (or optional 7 speed) automatic transmission. The highest spec transmission is a wonder, with a new ‘PDK’ double-clutch gearbox (optional extra at around $2,000), which is as slick plus quick as you could hope for, plus thankfully replaces the awkward steering wheel paddle ‘Tiptronic’ technique that made a few brief plus unpopular appearances in lots of of the previous 911 models. The new Carrera’s have shown their pedigree on the road, plus sheer raw power combined with seamless changes through the gears all adds up to lightening speedy acceleration away from the lights, a feeling of solid, continuous power delivery from the engine to the road, plus virtually no stuttering or unexpected power loss as you move up plus down the revs. The Porsche Carrera may be small plus chic by lots of standards, but it sure packs a heck of a wallop, plus the AWD plus beefed up brakes with give you excellent handling, stability plus security at any speed.

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Looks as important as power plus handling for some, design is the next big issue for sports cars. The new Carerra models are virtually unchanged in their overall design, retaining that effortless combination of elegance plus naked aggression that Porsche are famous for, plus there is some subtle reshaping of the headlamps, air inlets plus exterior mirrors to set them apart. Optional extras will see base models upgraded to suit your whim, from heated seats to keep you toasty at $500 to ventilated seats to keep you lovely at $800. The interior is beautifully completed, plus if you can afford it go for that optional classic leather interior, which raises the Porches from merely comfortable to luxurious (although beige isn’t perhaps everyone’s favourite color choice). The top down model looks fantastic plus has additional safety features including six main rolls bars, the reinforced windshield pillars at the front plus additional roll bars mounted behind the seats at the rear, which are covered in sensors plus deploy in the event of a roll over. The engine is in the back of coursework, so the trunk is at the front, but it is miniscule, plus defies attempts to fit more than six or six small bags, (golf clubs will have to be slung over the back seats).

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