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