Porsche unveils Boxster S Black Edition

Porsche has announced the Boxster S Black Edition to be launched this March for a price of €63,404 including VAT and country-specific equipment. This follows last week's announcement of the 911 Black Edition. Production will be limited to 987 units - same number as its internal platform code - and will be defined by a substantially larger range of standard equipment and exclusive special options.

As the name suggests black is everywhere covering areas normally not seen in this shade. For the exterior rear side air intake grilles are painted in black as well as the twin exhaust pipes. The rear lid nameplate is black while Black Edition badges are embossed on the sides of the fabric folding top. The wheels used are the special ten-spoke design from the Boxster Spyder but of course painted black. Tire sizes are 235/35 ZR 19 front and 265/35 ZR 19 rear.

For the interior, the roll-over bars are painted in black in addition to trim strips on the dashboard, shift lever and instrument cluster dials. Partial leather seats get an embossed Porsche emblem in the headrest while "Black Edition" branding is found on the stainless steel sill plates and a glove box plaque indicating the production number.

The Boxster S Black Edition is also loaded with the optional "Comfort", "Infotainment", and "Design" equipment packages as standard. They include a wind deflector, anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, cruise control, climate control system, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module, universal audio interface and mobile phone preparation, Sound Package Plus, Bi-Xenon lights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights. The only optional items are the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), adaptive sports seats with memory function and full leather seats.

Under the hood the mid-engined 3.4-liter six-cylinder gets an additional 10 PS (10 bhp / 7.3 kW) to 320 PS (316 bhp / 235 kW) and toruqe is also increased by 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) to 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). Zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) arrives in 5.2 seconds, a tenth of a second faster than the Boxster S. Top peed is increased by 2 km/h (1.2 mph) at 276 km/h (171.5 mph). Fuel consumption remains the same as the standard Boxster S at 9.8L/100 km (28.82 mpg imp).

Perhaps we could see the limited edition package made available for the Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera as well?





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Porsche unveils Boxster S Black Edition

Porsche has announced the Boxster S Black Edition to be launched this March for a price of €63,404 including VAT and country-specific equipment. This follows last week's announcement of the 911 Black Edition. Production will be limited to 987 units - same number as its internal platform code - and will be defined by a substantially larger range of standard equipment and exclusive special options.

As the name suggests black is everywhere covering areas normally not seen in this shade. For the exterior rear side air intake grilles are painted in black as well as the twin exhaust pipes. The rear lid nameplate is black while Black Edition badges are embossed on the sides of the fabric folding top. The wheels used are the special ten-spoke design from the Boxster Spyder but of course painted black. Tire sizes are 235/35 ZR 19 front and 265/35 ZR 19 rear.

For the interior, the roll-over bars are painted in black in addition to trim strips on the dashboard, shift lever and instrument cluster dials. Partial leather seats get an embossed Porsche emblem in the headrest while "Black Edition" branding is found on the stainless steel sill plates and a glove box plaque indicating the production number.

The Boxster S Black Edition is also loaded with the optional "Comfort", "Infotainment", and "Design" equipment packages as standard. They include a wind deflector, anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, cruise control, climate control system, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module, universal audio interface and mobile phone preparation, Sound Package Plus, Bi-Xenon lights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights. The only optional items are the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), adaptive sports seats with memory function and full leather seats.

Under the hood the mid-engined 3.4-liter six-cylinder gets an additional 10 PS (10 bhp / 7.3 kW) to 320 PS (316 bhp / 235 kW) and toruqe is also increased by 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) to 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). Zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) arrives in 5.2 seconds, a tenth of a second faster than the Boxster S. Top peed is increased by 2 km/h (1.2 mph) at 276 km/h (171.5 mph). Fuel consumption remains the same as the standard Boxster S at 9.8L/100 km (28.82 mpg imp).

Perhaps we could see the limited edition package made available for the Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera as well?





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Porsche unveils Boxster S Black Edition

Porsche has announced the Boxster S Black Edition to be launched this March for a price of €63,404 including VAT and country-specific equipment. This follows last week's announcement of the 911 Black Edition. Production will be limited to 987 units - same number as its internal platform code - and will be defined by a substantially larger range of standard equipment and exclusive special options.

As the name suggests black is everywhere covering areas normally not seen in this shade. For the exterior rear side air intake grilles are painted in black as well as the twin exhaust pipes. The rear lid nameplate is black while Black Edition badges are embossed on the sides of the fabric folding top. The wheels used are the special ten-spoke design from the Boxster Spyder but of course painted black. Tire sizes are 235/35 ZR 19 front and 265/35 ZR 19 rear.

For the interior, the roll-over bars are painted in black in addition to trim strips on the dashboard, shift lever and instrument cluster dials. Partial leather seats get an embossed Porsche emblem in the headrest while "Black Edition" branding is found on the stainless steel sill plates and a glove box plaque indicating the production number.

The Boxster S Black Edition is also loaded with the optional "Comfort", "Infotainment", and "Design" equipment packages as standard. They include a wind deflector, anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, cruise control, climate control system, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module, universal audio interface and mobile phone preparation, Sound Package Plus, Bi-Xenon lights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights. The only optional items are the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), adaptive sports seats with memory function and full leather seats.

Under the hood the mid-engined 3.4-liter six-cylinder gets an additional 10 PS (10 bhp / 7.3 kW) to 320 PS (316 bhp / 235 kW) and toruqe is also increased by 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) to 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). Zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) arrives in 5.2 seconds, a tenth of a second faster than the Boxster S. Top peed is increased by 2 km/h (1.2 mph) at 276 km/h (171.5 mph). Fuel consumption remains the same as the standard Boxster S at 9.8L/100 km (28.82 mpg imp).

Perhaps we could see the limited edition package made available for the Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera as well?





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Porsche 991 GT3 first details leaked out

While we still await the arrival of the next 911. Porsche has been working hard on the arrival of the next GT3. This model seems to be one or two years away from production, but the first information on this hardcore model that will be made for the track as well was leaked recently.

The Porsche 991 GT3 comes with a number of new special things. First, the model will be a lot lighter and go back to the past thinking. Very important news is that the traditional manual speed gearbox will now be replaced by a PDK-S gearbox. Purists will be shocked just because Porsche has always been known for keeping the manual gearbox, and it's a pleasure to drive. The second important news about the GT3 is the placement of the six-cylinder. This will shift more toward the center for better balance. RennList says that this makes it even more a mid-engine Porsche. Finally, the new GT3 will have 480 horsepower, an increase of 30 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3 RS MkII and 45 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3.

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Porsche 991 GT3 first details leaked out

While we still await the arrival of the next 911. Porsche has been working hard on the arrival of the next GT3. This model seems to be one or two years away from production, but the first information on this hardcore model that will be made for the track as well was leaked recently.

The Porsche 991 GT3 comes with a number of new special things. First, the model will be a lot lighter and go back to the past thinking. Very important news is that the traditional manual speed gearbox will now be replaced by a PDK-S gearbox. Purists will be shocked just because Porsche has always been known for keeping the manual gearbox, and it's a pleasure to drive. The second important news about the GT3 is the placement of the six-cylinder. This will shift more toward the center for better balance. RennList says that this makes it even more a mid-engine Porsche. Finally, the new GT3 will have 480 horsepower, an increase of 30 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3 RS MkII and 45 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3.

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Porsche 991 GT3 first details leaked out

While we still await the arrival of the next 911. Porsche has been working hard on the arrival of the next GT3. This model seems to be one or two years away from production, but the first information on this hardcore model that will be made for the track as well was leaked recently.

The Porsche 991 GT3 comes with a number of new special things. First, the model will be a lot lighter and go back to the past thinking. Very important news is that the traditional manual speed gearbox will now be replaced by a PDK-S gearbox. Purists will be shocked just because Porsche has always been known for keeping the manual gearbox, and it's a pleasure to drive. The second important news about the GT3 is the placement of the six-cylinder. This will shift more toward the center for better balance. RennList says that this makes it even more a mid-engine Porsche. Finally, the new GT3 will have 480 horsepower, an increase of 30 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3 RS MkII and 45 horsepower stronger than the current 997 GT3.

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Volkswagen introduces new R-Line sport package for the Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg shoppers now have one more box to tick on the options list as the German automaker has released the third and final R-Line package for the luxury SUV model, aptly called 'Exterior'. As its name suggests, the new package gives the Touareg a more aggressive appearance on the outside. It includes a bodykit with a front apron, chunky side skirts, a bespoke roof spoiler and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser in a matte black finish with openings for the chrome tail pipes.

The exterior styling kit can be combined with the two other available packages, and in particular the standard R-Line, which includes 20-inch alloy wheels, a sports suspension, stainless steel door sill plates, a sports steering wheel with decorative inserts in piano black, stainless steel pedals and aluminum trim on the dashboard, and the R-Line Plus that adds sports seats in a two-tone leather finish.

The R-Line Exterior package is available on all models except the Hybrid, and in true VW-fashion, pricing depends on the engine option with the kit costing (in Germany) €1,840 when ordered on the V8 TDI and €2,200 on the V6 model.

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