Boxster 718 Revealed
02-23-2016, 08:36 PM
#241
I agree with this.
The 718S is within 1/10th of a second of the Carrera S Cab. First time a non specialty Boxster gets that close to the 911. It's a big performance leap over the 981S. Porsche is smart, they are taking away two cylinders but giving potential buyers a car that can pretty much match and in some respects likely surpass the 911.
The 718S is within 1/10th of a second of the Carrera S Cab. First time a non specialty Boxster gets that close to the 911. It's a big performance leap over the 981S. Porsche is smart, they are taking away two cylinders but giving potential buyers a car that can pretty much match and in some respects likely surpass the 911.
It will sell. Because there are A LOT of buyers out there (which are not on Rennlist) that don't care about that sound. What they'll discover is:
a car that pulls a lot stronger from low rpm,
a car that therefore requires less shifting and will be easier to drive/accelerate on public roads,
a car that has a "sporty throaty" sound.
and last but not least:
a Porsche
It will sell, just like the 3.0 turbo engines in the new 991 will sell, for exactly the same reasons. All the finesse you lose by going forced induction (and in the 718 case, by losing 2 cilinders on top of that) is something "the masses" don't care about.
They will argument that there is "no lag" by showing you the torque/hp curve, while anyone that has driven an N/A and turbo sports car can tell you that it's completely besides the point. Throttle modulation is not in their vocabulary as the most important metric is the 0-60 time, and boy did that improve with that low-end torque!
a car that pulls a lot stronger from low rpm,
a car that therefore requires less shifting and will be easier to drive/accelerate on public roads,
a car that has a "sporty throaty" sound.
and last but not least:
a Porsche
It will sell, just like the 3.0 turbo engines in the new 991 will sell, for exactly the same reasons. All the finesse you lose by going forced induction (and in the 718 case, by losing 2 cilinders on top of that) is something "the masses" don't care about.
They will argument that there is "no lag" by showing you the torque/hp curve, while anyone that has driven an N/A and turbo sports car can tell you that it's completely besides the point. Throttle modulation is not in their vocabulary as the most important metric is the 0-60 time, and boy did that improve with that low-end torque!
02-24-2016, 02:43 PM
#243
Burning Brakes
Wow - the rear looks really strange from a bit above - like the starting picture in the second video. Like an add-on aftermarket spoiler.
02-24-2016, 02:48 PM
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It is quite a strange look ... It reminds me more than a little of the atrocious Bangle 6-series and 7-series BMW’s. From some angles, it just looks like someone forgot to close the trunk.
02-24-2016, 03:49 PM
#245
In total, I think the changes they made to the rear of the car, particularly the subtle changes to the haunches, make the car look more racy and masculine than the 981 and prior Boxsters.
02-24-2016, 04:41 PM
#246
exhaust sound
Just watched the 20 minute video, and I am not a fan of the exhaust sound. First time I heard the spyder exhaust, I was hooked! Actually, put a deposit and my name on the waiting list. The new exhaust like others have said sounds "farty".
Hope this only helps maintain 981 values. But to each their own.
Hope this only helps maintain 981 values. But to each their own.
02-26-2016, 02:26 AM
#247
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02-27-2016, 05:26 AM
#249
Burning Brakes
02-27-2016, 12:43 PM
#250
02-27-2016, 03:08 PM
#251
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03-03-2016, 06:48 PM
#252
cool vid
here's a pretty cool video comparing the original 986 Boxster to the new ones: https://rennlist.com/articles/the-71...-in-every-way/
03-04-2016, 04:20 PM
#254
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03-05-2016, 08:03 PM
#255
Drifting
I thought for a moment about getting a 718. It looks fine to me. After watching and listening to the videos on Youtube its not happening. The exhaust note sounds contrived and is horrible. I'll stick with the 6 thanks.