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Boxter Spyder is Pure Porsche

The new Porsche Boxter Spyder was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show and boy did it make an entrance. The white body and black wheels rolled through a wall of fog and showed its distinct Porsche face, bringing Porsche enthusiasts and purists to their feet.

The Boxter Spyder draws a lot from classic models such as the 550 Spyder and the RS 60. And, like many Porsches, this one is built for hard-core driving. It is a minimalist machine with speed in mind, with all four 19″ wheels weighing just 86 pounds and a roof that weighs just 13 pounds. The lightest Porsche in the lineup (2,811 pounds) is powered by a 320 horsepower 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine with 273 foot-pounds of torque. The power-to-weight ratio is 8.77 pounds per horsepower, better than the 911 Carerra S. That power is enough to propel the alluminum and carbon fiber Boxter Spyder to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds and to a top speed of 166 mph.A 7-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox and a 6-speed manual are the transmission options available.

The Porsche Boxter Spyder should hit showrooms by February.

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