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Boxster RS60 Spyder

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Apparently in homeage to the classic 550 Spyder, a special edition Boxster is to be launched.

Called the RS60 it will the first Boxster with over 300bhp, available in GT Silver only with an all Red Interior & Hood.

All for £43k and only 1960 are to be made.

At the upcoming Bologna Motor Show in Italy, Porsche will be unveiling their latest limited edition, the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder. The 2008 Boxster RS 60 throws back to the 1960 12 Hours of Sebring, Florida USA winning Porsche Type 718 RS Spyder and will be appropriately limited to 1960 units.

The new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is based on the Porsche Boxster S and has been enhanced with a unique front spoiler, 19 inch Porsche SportDesign alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system, a sports exhaust system pushing the horsepower output to 303 hp and distinctive GT Silver Metallic paintwork with Carrera Red details.

Each unit will feature a numbered silver plaque on the glovebox.
 

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Will be a good drive with the extra power but didnt the Anniversary try to be a limited edition? I'd like to have see them offer some exclusive wheels that capture the purity of the 550, and a special paint colour like that 60's silver they had, like on the old gullwing Mercs etc. Other than the pwoer couldnt you spec one that looked the same??
 
Sorry, but I think this is just "another" special edition to shift numbers before they launch the facelift.
 
I'm starting to wonder about the exclusivity of Porsche, more and more numbers on the road are leading to decreasing residual values,

This sounds a bit like the ltd edition fiestas and peugeout 20r that came out 3 times a year

2 months ago the sayman design
then the boxstrt sport edition

now the r60

if they win le mans next year no doubt there'll be a le mans 2008

what next??
 
mark pearce said:
I'm starting to wonder about the exclusivity of Porsche, more and more numbers on the road are leading to decreasing residual values,

Have to say I'm with you there Mark... 3 years ago when I had my 993, I wouldn't even have considered any other make to replace it with... I'm now on the verge of changing to another brand and I don't feel at all emotional about not having a 'newer' 911 this time.

If I do switch, I might get an older 911 (if I can afford it), but won't be sorry to not have a face-lift 996 or a 997 as my daily driver - there are just so many of them now :(
 
I do think the 997 is a great car,
I think the problem is the market is saturated with cars, and a lot of the owners are just buying a badge,
they cant afford lamboo ferrari aston,
they out grown BMW so a porsche is seen as the next step

the traditional porsche buyer still buys 993 and the new kids on the block dont understand the values of 993 v 996, to much for them to understand??
 
1st post updated with official pictures

Press Release

Porsche is presenting a new version of the mid-engined Boxster roadster at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on December 5 - 16. In its distinctive design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes the classic motorsport era of the 1960s, and in particular the success of Porsche sports cars during that period.

After countless class wins around the circuits of Europe and America, in 1960 the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder beat competitors with much larger engines to score its first overall victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida, USA, one of the most prestigious long-distance sports car races, courtesy of Hans Herrmann and Olivier Gendebien.

The new Boxster RS 60 Spyder reflects the sporting character and design purism of that successful mid-engined two-seater sports racing car. The RS 60 Spyder is based on the acclaimed Boxster S model, but differs significantly in terms of its performance and features.

Externally, the RS 60 Spyder is distinguished by a unique front spoiler and 19-inch diameter Porsche SportDesign alloy wheels, which spacer plates have moved outwards purposefully in the wheel arches. A modified sports exhaust system combined with dual tailpipes increases engine output to 303 bhp as well as adding further definition to the car's appearance. Completing the sporting orientation to the driving experience is Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which adds further dynamism to the Boxster chassis.

Distinctive GT Silver Metallic paintwork is accentuated by the contrasting natural leather interior in Carrera Red. The roof is also finished in red. As an alternative, there is also the choice of Dark Grey natural leather in conjunction with a Black roof. The tail light clusters are also finished in red.

Inside, door trim strips made of stainless steel proudly bear the 'RS 60 Spyder" model designation. The leather interior trim is further distinguished by a textured surface on the centre sections of the sports seats and the centre door linings, and this also extends to the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever. Completing the sporting ambience is a bespoke gear lever.

Complementing the exterior appearance, the faces of the instrument dials have a GT Silver Metallic finish and with this model not having the usual hood over the instrument cluster, the large central rev counter and the two circular dials on either side bring something of the flair of a racing car to the cockpit.

Further features include the windscreen surround finished in black, as well as the centre console, the seat backrests and the roll hoops all finished in GT Silver Metallic and thus harmonising with the seat belts also finished in Silver.

Reflecting its model designation, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder is limited to 1,960 examples, each one proudly bearing a silver-coloured plaque on the lid of the glove compartment.

Market launch of the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder is starting worldwide in March 2008.
 
nicola said:
Sorry, but I think this is just "another" special edition to shift numbers before they launch the facelift.

agreed :(
 
Surprised noone's mentioned the interior colour? pretty awful! purple leather? or is that just some chap on photoshop who hasn't run the final draft past marketing yet?

agree with mark's comments. traditional porsche drivers now i think would also go for the real special editions, being the gt3 and rs models (in addition to the 993s / 964s).
 
Why worry about it?

Time was, Mercedes Benz made a few cars a year, very expensive and exclusive. Now they churn out thousands a year, from a minivan to a £120k+ S65 limo. But it doesn't stop top-end mercs having massive prestige.

Accept that Porsche is a mass producer of excellent cars, and there is still nothing like the dilution of the brand that Mercedes or BMW have suffered from, Cayenne 3.2 accepted. Porsche is still a great place to be IMO.
 

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