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Porsche began the 2015 convertible season by celebrating the world premiere of the new Boxster Spyder at the recent New York International Auto Show and it is now available in Bahrain.
The new top model in the open two-seater series retains the independent character of the previous Spyder, which has already attained cult status. The classic fabric roof is opened and closed by hand and the sports car is only available with a manual transmission.
As a true original roadster, the Spyder offers a traditional sports car driving experience but with contemporary performance, its designers say, and it is the lightest yet most powerful Boxster available.
This means a firm sports suspension with a 20-mm lower ride height, brakes taken from the 911 Carrera, more direct steering, and a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine with an output of 375hp.It only takes around 4.5 seconds for the Boxster Spyder to sprint from 0 to 100kmph; the model’s top speed is 290kmph.
As a tribute to the 718 Spyder from the 1960s, the new Boxster Spyder has two prominent streamlined bulges that extend down along the long rear lid behind the headrests.
The partially manually-operated, lightweight top is suitable for everyday use and brings to mind roadsters from the past, while the fins that stretch back to the rear lend the vehicle’s silhouette its characteristic design. The front and rear end of the model were taken from the Cayman GT4.
The driver and passenger sit in light sports bucket seats with large side supports, while the new steering wheel with a diameter of 360mm helps to ensure that the mid-engine roadster can be driven precisely and with great agility.
The basic retail price in Bahrain is under BD28,800.
For more details contact the Porsche Centre Bahrain on 17459911 or call into the showroom in Sitra.
