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Boxster RS 60 Spyder in Limited Edition |
| Source: Porsche | Published: November 30, 2007 |
Porsche is presenting a new version
of the mid-engine Boxster sports car at the Bologna Motor Show in early
December. In its color, design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60
Spyder brings back Porsche’s motorsport era of the ‘60s: After countless class
wins, the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder was able to take on and beat its
competitors also in the larger engine categories, scoring its first overall
victory in 1960 in one of the most prestigious long-distance races for the
Manufacturers’ World Championship in the important US market, Hans
Herrmann/Olivier Gendebien winning the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida.
Now the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is taking up the momentum and purism of that so
successful mid-engine two-seater racing car. The front end of this special model
taken as a standard feature from Porsche’s SportDesign Package distinguishes the
RS 60 Spyder significantly from the Boxster S. A modified exhaust system made up
of a sports exhaust combined with a dual tailpipe increases engine output to 303
bhp. Spacer plates move the 19-inch wheels in Porsche SportDesign into an even
more prominent position in the wheel arches. Likewise featured as standard,
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ensures both sporting and
comfortable driving pleasure at all times.
Paintwork in GT silver metallic is further accentuated by its contrast to the
natural leather interior in Carrera red and the roof also finished in red. As an
alternative there is also the choice of dark grey natural leather in conjunction
with a black roof.
The features and equipment of this special model are likewise very special and
sophisticated: Door trim strips made of stainless steel proudly bear the “RS 60
Spyder” model designation, an extra-sporting gearshift lever, special surface
grooves in the centre sections of the sports seats and the centre door linings
as well as on the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever accentuate the sporting
and exclusive ambience of the interior.
The design of the instrument clusters finished at the front in GT silver
metallic is equally sporting and dynamic. With the binnacle otherwise positioned
above the instrument cluster being dropped on this special model, the large
central rev counter and the two circular dials at the outside add a unique and
purist touch, presenting the exceptional flair of a racing car also in the
cockpit.
This special look is further enhanced by other refined features such as the
windscreen frame finished in black and red rear light clusters as well as the
centre console, the rear sections of the seat backrests and the rollbars all
finished in GT silver metallic and thus harmonizing perfectly with the seat
belts finished in silver.
Reflecting its model designation, the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is limited to a
Special Edition of 1,960 units proudly bearing a silver-colored placard on the
lid of the glove compartment.
Market launch of the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder is starting worldwide in
March 2008.
| Photo Gallery 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder |
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