The Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the most recognizable Porsches on the road. It’s powerful Porsche rumble under the hood is made possible by the vehicle’s turbocharged flat-four cylinder engine, which yields 280 lb.-ft. of torque. With this mighty engine, the Boxster can accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 170 miles per hour.
“Turbocharging also helps the powertrains of the 718 Boxster and Boxster S to be up to 14 percent more efficient than the previous engines according to the New European Driving Cycle,” explains Porsche of the 718 Boxster’s turbocharged engine.
The 718 Boxster is available in both PDK (Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) and six-speed manual, giving drivers plenty of options. Plus, for those seeking more speed, the 718 Boxster S model has performance-enhancing options offering a top speed of 177 miles per hour and a 0 to 60 acceleration in just 4 seconds.
Test drive a Porsche 718 Boxster today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.