2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S – A Turbocharged Convertible with Amazing Performance

The new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is here and it is back with a bang. Porsche gave it a complete redesign and revamped the whole look of the much loved 718 Boxster S. It is reliable, pretty and everything that you wish your convertible should be.

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S can be classified as an efficient and classically beautiful convertible that brings better handling, performance and an even better design. However, Porsche has retained that distinct 718 Boxster S look that we all loved since the very beginning.

Here is a review of the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S with a closer look at its engine performance, design, technological features and safety features.

The Design of 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche redesigned the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S to bring the Porsche enthusiasts with a new looks they can connect with. The exterior is sportier than ever before, while the interior is very luxurious and made to make you feel the thrilling ride the new 718 Boxster S brings.

The Exterior

With the new design, the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S looks sleek, low and wide. It is edgier than the previous models’, it is sportier and has a better contoured form that gives a very aerodynamic performance.

The air intakes are almost geometric looking, the front fascia is wider and looks more aggressive as well. Of course, the larger air intakes help with the cooling function and help the convertible to perform even better. In addition to that, the wheel arches are made larger so that they can easily accommodate the 20-inch wheels.

The doors of the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S are contoured to the sides to make the body more aerodynamic. The new side mirrors have v-shaped mirror base to make the exterior look more dynamic. The top of the convertible is made from fabric, however, the hard top is available as an option.

The top of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is fully automatic and be opened or closed in just 9 seconds with just a touch of a button. At the rear of the convertible, you can find the slimline taillights with three dimensional insides are new to the design. The taillights feature four horizontally placed LED brake lights for a more beautiful and homogenous look.

Thanks to the accent between the two taillights, the rear of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S looks wider and a lot better than it did before. All in all, the new exterior design looks great and has the promise of performing even better as well.

The Interior

The interior of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is ergonomically designed to give you a clean and spacious cabin. The dashboard at the front of the driver is very sticking and the center console is designed to have an ascending positon so that the driver can easily reach the buttons.

It was done in order to shorten the distance between the dashboard, the steering wheel, gear shifters and the driver. The steering wheel in the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is derived from the famous 918 Spyder, however, you will also have the option of a shorter steering wheel with the GT trim level.

The center console of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S features a 4.6-inch color screen and a separate 7-inch multi-touch screen. The cabin has high quality touch surfaces, the interior features Porsche Communication Management System so that you have every added advantage that you can get with your new convertible.

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The Performance of 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S

 Porsche brought some big changes in the performance specifications of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S as well. With the help of these amazing changes, the new Boxster S has an increased horsepower by 35 HP and increase torque by 100 Nm. Together, these two features decreased the fuel consumption by 14%.

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster features a mid-mounted 2.0-litre turbocharged V4 engine with dry-stump lubrication, direct fuel inject technology and VarioCam Plus technology. The engine can produce 300 horsepower and a torque of 380 Nm.

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S, on the other hand, has a 2.5-litre turbocharged V4 engine with direct fuel injection technology, VarioCam Plus, variable turbine geometry and dry-stump lubrication system. This much bigger and better engine is capable of producing 350 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque.

Both of these engines are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, however, you will have an option of a 7-speed automatic PDK transmission. When the 2.0-litre engine is paired to the PDK transmission, the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.9 seconds and has the top speed of 275 Km/h.

However, when the 2.5 litre engine is paired to the PDK transmission, the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S has the top speed of 285 Km/h and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.2 seconds.

Technological Features

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is bringing some of the best advanced technologies to the owners of this convertible. Some of the technological features in the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S include:

• Sound Package Plus with 6 speakers and a total output of 110 watts
• BOSE Surround Sound System with 10 loudspeakers and a total output of 505 watts
• Burmester High-End Surround Sound System with 12 loudspeakers and a total output of 821 watts
• Climate Control
• Assistance Systems
• Electric sport seats with heating and ventilation systems

The Safety Features

The new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S has the following safety features.

• Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
• Porsche Side Impact Protection System
• Multiple airbags with Latest Airbag Technology
• Dual Roll-Over Protection
• Bi-Xenon Headlights
• LED Daytime Running Lights

The Price of 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S in the UAE

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is already available in the UAE. The price of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is:

• 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has the price of AED 220,800 – AED 290,000.
• 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S has the price of AED 248,100 – AED 320,000.

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is the best convertible that you will love to drive with the top down in the summers. It is a little expensive, but it will be worth it.

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