Porsche's least-expensive convertible does many things well: The Boxster has superior handling dynamics, exhilarating engine performance, great gas mileage for a sports car, a comfortable ride, and two trunks that fit lots of stuff. Unlike the rear-engine 911, the Boxster carries its engine in the middle of the chassis, just ahead of the rear wheels. The base Boxster has a 245-hp six-cylinder engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The S version receives a larger, 295-hp six-cylinder and a six-speed manual gearbox. Both models can be equipped with five-speed automatic transmission that offers manual gear selection. A long list of cosmetic and functional upgrades is available, but options tend to be pricey.
The Boxster is Porsche's least expensive car, but it possesses many of the characteristics that make pricier models so great.
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