2013 Porsche Boxer is revealed early - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

merlin2111 · 01-14-2012, 12:16 PM

It looks a lot like an MR2.

djdnz · 01-14-2012, 04:23 PM

I LOVE it. Looks like a mini Carrera GT. I'm really hoping that they do the same to the cayman. At the moment, I would really consider a used cayman but every time I see them I think it looks like a frog and it really turns me off.

Here's to hoping: buy BRZ this year, refreshed cayman with same style as boxster next year, keep BRZ for 5 years, pick up used cayman... and profit!

ryude · 01-14-2012, 05:02 PM

Looks like a Golf R had sex with a Beetle, then decided hey why not take off my top?

tree fingers · 01-15-2012, 09:55 PM

It looks brilliant from all angles with the exception of the behind.

cassidy0998 · 01-15-2012, 11:01 PM

Definitely the best looking Boxer yet.

Calais · 01-16-2012, 07:57 AM

wow im very surprised i don't hate it... this can only mean good things for the cayman right?? cant fn wait

86'd · 01-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Not to sound trollish, but it looks a lot like a third gen MR2.

I like it but, I'm just over convertibles, and would rather take a Cayman.

cassidy0998 · 01-17-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 86'd

Not to sound trollish, but it looks a lot like a third gen MR2.

Not seeing that at all.

Max Schnell · 01-18-2012, 11:09 PM

The new look actually does seem pleasing to the eye. Certainly looks good in those photos. I guess I'll have to see one in person to decide if I really like it. What I also really would be interested in seeing is the Cayman based off of this design.

Homemade WRX · 01-19-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparkplug

I remember reading as well about the turbo-4s, but I guess they never materialized. Porsche had 4 cylinders before 6, anyway.

Thinking a bit more about it, I wonder if it was a marketing conflict. That being that it would probably be a boxer 4 with a turbo. Someone could easily make the comparison between it and the Subaru engines. The STi is as 300 and 300 and if Porsche wanted to not look inferior from the a comparison stand point, they'd have to make a smaller 4 (excuse for lower power) or have a 4 that is pushing as much power as their 6-cylinder which Porsche sticks to their hierarchy of models and detuning...?

Just a thought.

Edit: scratch that! Did a quick google search and the rumor mill is still pumping and current.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-cylinder.html

Quote:

New looks are cool, but just wait until you see what the folks over in Stuttgart cooked up this time for the iconic roadster: a turbo cramming 50 extra ponies in for a grand total of 360 hp. What’s even more exciting is the fact that Porsche is doing this without it’s 3.4-liter flat-six. In fact, they’re slicing two cylinders right off in favor of a 2.4-liter flat 4, meaning a faster car that’s more forgiving at the pump.
A less potent version will also make its way into the Cayman and base Boxster models. This is great news for anyone thinking of buying a Boxster, because they know how much fun they are already with 310 ponies pushing past curvy roads. Furthermore, the car will shed some curb weight, meaning that extra power will punch even harder.

Only issue I have with this data is if the 360hp does make it into the upper level Cayman is that would mean the Cayman would probably be faster around a track than the base Porsche 911...which we know they have kept as the flagship before and detuned the Cayman.

quik1987 · 01-24-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by poormans_LFA

somebody somewhere will soon. keep your eyes peeled.

+1

Dark · 01-25-2012, 12:31 AM

^^ I think I'm in love.

meWant · 01-25-2012, 09:58 AM

the boxer looks nice. i woudn't mind having it as it is a good looking car even though like most people here i am a fan of Hardtops over Soft-tops

meWant · 01-25-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark

^^ I think I'm in love.

i think i am too

01-14-2012, 12:16 PM	#43
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Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	^^ I think I'm in love. __________________ Dark

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Max Schnell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Lexus GS350 F-sport Location: East Posts: 251 Thanks: 4 Thanked 61 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The new look actually does seem pleasing to the eye. Certainly looks good in those photos. I guess I'll have to see one in person to decide if I really like it. What I also really would be interested in seeing is the Cayman based off of this design.

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meWant Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '16 BRZ Limited Location: Houston,TX Posts: 762 Thanks: 2,471 Thanked 183 Times in 127 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	the boxer looks nice. i woudn't mind having it as it is a good looking car even though like most people here i am a fan of Hardtops over Soft-tops

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