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2006 Porsche Boxter Review

August 29, 2008

Completely redesigned but still equipped with 6 cylinder 2.7-liter liquid cooled engine, but with better performance producing 240-hp & 199 lb/ft of torque. Porsche Boxster comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Price: $47,100

Warranty: 2-years or upto 100,000miles.

Average MPG: 17/25 city/highway.

This Porsche Boxster 2006 is definietly a stunning car. This sports car has uncluttered body equipped with exciting engine.This current base model is powerful which is equipped with a 240-horsepower, 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine which is controlled by 5-speed manual transmission. Due to its relatively low curb weight of 3,000 pounds, this amazing sportscar can shoot to 60-mph from within 5.9 seconds.

The powered top is very easy to use and features full insulation along with a heated glass rear window. There is also an option of Hard-top for extreme weather conditions

Handling is very impressive due to its rear-wheel drive and mid-engine layout. The Porsche Boxster 2006 rides on a very sophisticated suspension and has variable ratio power-steering.

“First look of this car is stunning and it gets better when you occupy the driver seat” say’s CarSnaps test driver of this amazing car.

Basic Specs of Porsche Boxster

Body style: Sports-Convertible

Seating capacity: 2

Engine: 2.7Litter H6 24-valve DOHC SMPI

Engine horsepower(HP): 240hp@ 6,400-RPM

Engine torque: 199 lb-ft.@ 4,700-RPM

Drivetrains: rear wheel

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Curb weight: 2,988lbs

MPG(city/hwy): 20/29

0-60 mph: Within 5.9 seconds

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioning: Automatic air conditioning

Radio: In-dash mounted single CD player AM/FM stereo

Door Locks type: Power door locks

Instrumentation: Trip odometer

Warning Indicators: Engine temperature, Battery warning Low oil level warning, Brake fluid warning

Steering Wheel: Tilt telescoping steering

Windows: Tinted windows

This Boxster-2006 is pure Porsche . Our only cautionary note for this amazing car is to check off add-on options very carefully as they can escalate the price considerably but as we say that remember “You get what you have paid for” ;) .

This review was written by CarSnaps professional sports car tester. You can find more Automotive reviews on our website.