First Test drive of the 2013 Porsche Boxster S with Emme Hall
The new 2013 Porsche Boxster rides on a chassis derived from the current generation 991 Porsche 911 Carrera. The new Boxster has also been on a diet and is about 55 lbs lighter than the previous model.
Interviews include: Porsche engineer Florian Sprenger and Hurley Haywood
Host: Emme Hall
Vehicle: 2013 Porsche Boxster S
Trim package: S, Convertible/Cabriolet
Base Price Standard Porsche Boxster: $49,500
Base Price Porsche Boxster S: $61,850
Engine: Boxer 6-cylinder, Mid-engine, 3.4L
Chassis code: 981
Transmission: PDK, 7-speed
Horsepower: 315 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque: 266 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
0-60 MPH: 4.8 seconds
1/4-mile time:
Top speed: 170+ MPH
Curb weight: 2960 lbs.
Warranty: 4-years/50000-mile warranty
Fuel economy (EPA miles per gallon rating): city 20 / 30 highway MPG (Estimated)
Link: 2013 Porsche Boxster Road Test
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roadflytv
[..YouTube..] Haha. Believe it or not the Boxster has a lot more storage than some think. I think it would only get a one though. The rear engine compartment offers a lot of extra storage but won’t fit a laundry basket.
-Charlie@RoadflyTV
roadflytv
[..YouTube..] I agree 100%. They should always be fixed on the column if you’re going to track a car. Steering wheel works fine for spirited driving through the mountains but is a big negative on the track. What the manufacturers will tell you is that if the buttons aren’t where you need them then reach for the stick. I don’t agree w/that though.
-Charlie@RoadflyTV
TheRighteous123
[..YouTube..] The Boxter gets more and more desirable!!
textthing
[..YouTube..] I think the main point is to save fuel in start-stop city driving, which tends to have a higher average fuel consumption.
Autofanatic28
[..YouTube..] sweet can’t wait for the next vid! btw Emma, can you or Ross review the new 2013 Acura RDX. I would like to hear your inputs on that CUV.
TheBelarmini
[..YouTube..] i don’t like much this car,it’s price very big,and all model look the same…don’t buy it!!
SuperSayanFitness
[..YouTube..] DSG->PDK
livelinesolutions
[..YouTube..] Is that pink?
smashbro5
[..YouTube..] I can see how that start/stop thing might help fuel consumption in the city, but wouldn’t it do nothing on the highway where you may not stop for several hours?
SaMaster18
[..YouTube..] beautiful car! I probably would have gotten this if I wanted a 2-seater. But for college I need to fit people! haha
Also, with the buttons, are up-shifts and downshifts on the same button?(push vs. pull). So you only really need one had to shift up or down. Or do the buttons work just like the paddles? (right = upshift, left = downshift)
jebusthegreat
[..YouTube..] why are all the paddles/buttons on the steering wheels and not the attached to the steering column?! if you in a sharp turn and your hands have changed positions, you have to look around for the buttons/paddles. what is your opinion?
jebusthegreat
[..YouTube..] yes, it does.
OverMadeIT
[..YouTube..] going to get it by the end of the week
mayinss
[..YouTube..] No laundry basket rating…. What will be the tools to convince my wife to buy one… Emme you are leaving me hanging here…
timothyln12
[..YouTube..] It looks a lot more mature now. Not that toy like yellow Boxster of old
earlbee31
[..YouTube..] Plastic not so fantastic , not at $45000//60000
dickcheese663
[..YouTube..] Emme 2012!!!!
bwright1991
[..YouTube..] man, I hate being six foot five with size 15 feet. I can never fit comfortably in small, excellent handling cars.
Scott
The developer of the car is 6’4″. He said with the new stretched chassis that there is plenty of head and leg room.
thegreatga
[..YouTube..] selling the house, gonna buy this. does anyone know if fannie mae has any money left to lend?
miguelvs
[..YouTube..] why americans say that the car is from the next year that he appears in market?