2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

The driver’s choice of the 987 generation.

When Porsche unveiled the Boxster Spyder in 2010, the verdict from the motoring press was almost unanimous. Lighter, lower and more powerful, it distilled everything enthusiasts loved about the 987 into its purest and most rewarding form.

Worldwide production was about 1,900; the UK RHD market was blessed with only 230-250 examples in total – the Boxster Spyder remains one of the rarest modern Porsche road cars.

Benefiting from a mid-engined layout, sending power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK transmission and limited slip differential. The 3.4 litre 6 cylinder gets a factory boost to 320 hp and 370 Nm torque; 0-62 mph comes up in just 4.8 seconds.

Optioned with favourable extras, the overall equipment includes:

• Carrara white bodywork with matching roll over bar and a black convertible roof.
• Sports chassis (20mm lower than the ‘S’ model.)
• Sports exhaust system.
• 19 inch Turbo II alloy wheels with full colour Porsche crest centre caps.
• Rear ParkAssist.
• Sport Chrono Package Plus.
• Bold Carrera red natural leather extending throughout – seats, dashboard, centre console and door trims.
• Three-spoke Sports steering wheel with PDK paddles for manual gear shifts.
• Heated Sports seats.
• Porsche Communication Management (PCM 3.0) with voice control, navigation and telephone modules, plus universal audio interface for external source input.