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The '''Porsche Boxster Spyder''' is an open-top, mid-engined sports car. Due to its weight of only 2.800 lbs, it's the lightest currently the lightest Porsche on the market. Luxury equipment such as air conditioning and a radio, are not included in standard equipment, but can be ordered. A lowered suspension, the PDK clutch and optional ceramic brakes help enforce the car to outperform many other sports cars with more horsepower. In the Willow Springs track, the Boxster Spyder ran a faster lap than a [[Chevrolet Corvette|Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport]] and [[Porsche 911|Porsche 997 Carrera]].
 
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The '''Porsche Boxster Spyder''' is an open-top, mid-engined sports car. Due to its weight of only 2.800 lbs, it's the lightest currently the lightest Porsche on the market. Luxury equipment such as air conditioning and a radio, are not included in standard equipment, but can be ordered.
Design-wise the Boxster Spyder looks quite similar to the Porsche 550 Spyder. While the name Spyder is a reference to the 550, the car also has the same back as the 550 Spyder. Also the car has the typical Porsche side lettering.
 
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A lowered suspension, the PDK clutch and optional ceramic brakes help enforce the car to outperform many other sports cars with more horsepower. In Willow Springs the Boxster Spyder ran a faster lap than the [[Chevrolet Corvette|Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport]] and [[Porsche 911|Porsche 997 Carrera]].
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Design-wise the Boxster Spyder looks quite alike to the Porsche 550 Spyder. While the name Spyder is a reference to the 550, the car also has a similar shape.
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
 
*Engine - 3.4L Flat-6 producing 316BHP @ 7200 rpm
 
*Engine - 3.4L Flat-6 producing 316BHP @ 7200 rpm
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*0-62 mph - 4.9 seconds
 
*0-62 mph - 4.9 seconds
 
*Top Speed - 166 mph (electronically limited)
 
*Top Speed - 166 mph (electronically limited)
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==Overview==
==Appearance in Need for Speed==
 
 
===Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)===
The Boxster Spyder is a great car for beginners. It doesn't take corners slowly like the [[Dodge Charger|Dodge Charger SRT-8]] and accelerates faster than a [[Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8. ]]Infact, this car is possibly the best performing car in the Sports class, along with the [[BMW Z4 sDrive35is]] and [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI|WRX STI]].
 
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*Class: Sport
*[[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]] (available to racers only)
 
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*Bounty: 0 (available from start)
 
The Boxster Spyder is a great car for both beginners and experienced racers for any race or pursuit event. It doesn't take corners slowly like the [[Dodge Charger|Dodge Charger SRT-8]] and accelerates faster than the [[Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8. ]]Infact, this car is possibly the best performing car in the Sports class, along with the [[BMW Z4 sDrive35is]] and [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI|WRX STI]].
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)]]
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[[Category:Cars]]

Revision as of 18:00, 27 June 2011

The Porsche Boxster Spyder is an open-top, mid-engined sports car. Due to its weight of only 2.800 lbs, it's the lightest currently the lightest Porsche on the market. Luxury equipment such as air conditioning and a radio, are not included in standard equipment, but can be ordered.

A lowered suspension, the PDK clutch and optional ceramic brakes help enforce the car to outperform many other sports cars with more horsepower. In Willow Springs the Boxster Spyder ran a faster lap than the Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport and Porsche 997 Carrera.

Design-wise the Boxster Spyder looks quite alike to the Porsche 550 Spyder. While the name Spyder is a reference to the 550, the car also has a similar shape.

Specifications

  • Engine - 3.4L Flat-6 producing 316BHP @ 7200 rpm
  • Transmission - 6-speed manual
  • Maximum Torque - 273 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm
  • 0-62 mph - 4.9 seconds
  • Top Speed - 166 mph (electronically limited)

Overview

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)

  • Class: Sport
  • Bounty: 0 (available from start)

The Boxster Spyder is a great car for both beginners and experienced racers for any race or pursuit event. It doesn't take corners slowly like the Dodge Charger SRT-8 and accelerates faster than the Mazda RX-8. Infact, this car is possibly the best performing car in the Sports class, along with the BMW Z4 sDrive35is and WRX STI.