Hold on to your hats, convertible sports automobile lovers. Porsche’s new Boxster GTS is right here and it’s developed to supply you “legendary driving sensations”.
As diehard motorsports fans know, GTS is a tag initial adopted way back in 1963, when the 904 GTS, a sports car equipped with a mid-mounted engine, hit the track for the initial time.
Given that then, these 3 small letters have become synonymous with super-fast Porsches, each on and off the racetrack.
Energy play
But what tends to make the new Boxster GTS so diverse to the S model it is based on?
It a word: energy. The GTS comes with 330 horsepower – that is 15 a lot more than the S – enabling it to shoot from to 62mph in just 5 seconds and attain a top speed of 174mph.
Porsche has also changed the front finish of the automobile to make it look much more aggressive and added various tiny touches inside and out.
And to maximise your enjoyment of the open road in your Boxster GTS, the carmaker is touting a new app that guides you to the most gorgeous routes along which to feel the wind in your hair.
Out of the box
According to Porsche, the Boxster GTS is a “design classic with an acute need for freedom”.
And while not everybody likes the distinctive new front finish, there is no doubt that it exudes sportiness with a capital S – specially when combined with the sleek silhouette and new rear finish that gives the impression the GTS is wider than other Boxster models.
Light amazing
Bi-Xenon headlights, which includes the Porsche Dynamic Light Technique (PDLS), are fitted as standard, and come with an desirable black trim.
Inside, meanwhile, other regular features incorporate a SportDesign steering wheel, seat side bolsters developed to supply additional assistance and a black leather finish on the lower section of the dashboard, the doors, the steering wheel and the gear lever.
Sound investment
The Boxster GTS sounds just as great as it appears, with the glorious rumbling of the 3.4 litre engine emphasised by the sports exhaust program, which is fitted as standard.
Comfort has not been overlooked in the wish to create the perfect sports vehicle, even though.
The totally electric hood opens and closes in just 9 seconds, and can be put up or down at speeds of up to 30mph.
Dynamic suspension and stability technologies also add to the comfort of the ride.
And although there is a manual gearbox fitted as normal, those seeking for even more quickly acceleration and further comfort can pick to spend further for the Porsche Doppelkupplung – a 6-speed gearbox featuring both manual and automatic modes.
With it, you can reduce the time it takes to hit 62mph from 5 seconds to just 4.7.
Cash box
Porsche describes the Boxster as “Spirit, declared”.
But the downside to all the additional “spirit” offered by the new GTS is that you will undoubtedly have to splash the cash when it comes to fuel.
Vehicle tax as well will expense you dear, with CO2 emissions of around 200g/km.
But then the Porsche Boxster GTS, which fees from £53,000, is not aimed at motorists who are too concerned with counting the pennies.
And anyway, who cares about petrol expenses when you are roaring along the open road taking in the scenery, not to mention the admiring glances of the drivers you pass?
’Appy days
Porsche has even come up with an app that is developed to make sure you constantly discover the most picturesque route to take with your Boxster GTS – wherever you require to go.
Called Porsche GTS Routes, it recommends impressive and stunning routes excellent for taking in an open-top auto – and even permits you to add your personal favourites for other GTS drivers to take pleasure in.
As you drive, you can also unwind in the knowledge that you and your passenger are protected by dual rollover protection, 2 complete-size airbags and the Porsche Side Influence Protection Technique, featuring 2 side airbags and steel side effect protection.
Boxing clever – the new Porsche Boxster GTS
