The 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster was introduced in 1996 as an entry-level, mid-engined sports car. It was Porsche’s first road-going roadster since the 550 Spyder. Although it was received with mild criticism and seen as a departure from Porsche tradition, the Boxster quickly grew on enthusiasts to become the company’s biggest volume seller until the Cayenne SUV was launched in 2003. Twenty years have passed since its debut and the roadster is about to receive the most important facelift of its career.
Initially motivated by a 2.5-liter, flat-six engine, the Boxster started receiving larger, 2.7- and 3.2-liter units later in its life. By 2005, a second-generation model had already been introduced and powerplants were upgraded to 2.9- and 3.4-liter flat-six mills. The third-gen 2013-2015 Porsche Boxster (981) arrived for the 2013 model year with extensive visual updates, uprated engines and a brand-new 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS version, released for 2015. Now, the Germans are rolling out a mid-cycle refresh for the Boxster, one that follows in the footsteps of the 911 and brings new engines to the lineup.
Our spy photographers caught the new Boxster out testing,which means it’s time to speculate on what will change for 2016.
Updated 09/28/2015: The guys over Gumbal caught the upcoming Boxster facelift out for a testing session on the Nürburgring and what an amazing exhaust sound it has! Enjoy!
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Porsche Boxster.
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