Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes sporting heritage
Limited-edition Boxster derives inspiration from its giant-killing 1960s ancestorThree months ago Porsche unveiled the limited-edition Cayman S Design Edition 1, and now it's the Boxster's turn.
The Zuffenhausen marque will use the upcoming Bologna Motor Show (to be held in Italy on December 5-16) to pull the wraps off the Boxster RS 60 Spyder, which echoes Porsche's classic motorsport era of the 1960s.
In particular, the limited-edition (just 1960 examples will be offered) Boxster pays tribute to the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder, which beat competitors with much larger engines to score its first overall victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1960.
Porsche says 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 Boxster S, but gains a number of performance-enhancing and cosmetic tweaks to bolster its appeal.
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 226kW (compared with 217kW for the standard car), and the RS 60 Spyder also gains 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 and the roof is also finished in red. In case this colour combo doesn't float your boat, you can opt for dark grey natural leather and a black roof.
The "RS 60 Spyder" model designation appears on metal doorsill strips and on a silver-coloured plaque on the glove compartment lid.
Complementing the exterior appearance, the faces of the instrument dials have a 'GT Silver Metallic' finish. Further distinguishing the RS60 Sypder, the windscreen surround is finished in black, while the centre console, the seat backrests and the roll hoops are all finished in GT Silver Metallic.
The Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder goes on sale internationally next March, and it will command a price premium of roughly 15 per cent over the standard Boxster S. This suggests its Oz pricing will start around $155K.
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