Among the wide array of Porsche models, the Boxster was hit by nearly 60% decrease in sales despite the fact that it has been remodeled recently.

In order to remedy the damage and improve sales, Porsche is planning to make a cheaper base model for the Boxster. If the reports push through, new Boxster would get the same Audi TTS engine.

The existing Boxster model carries a six-cylinder engine with 255hp and 213lb-ft of torque. If the Audi TT(R)S engine finds its way into the new base Boxster, it would give an extra 20hp and another 44lb-ft of torque. It would also give the new Boxster a cheaper price tag.

Auto Motor and Sports reported that introduction of the TTS engine to the Boxster has been raised during the Audi-Porsche meeting. Once Porsche gives the go signal, perhaps the cheaper version of Boxster would rake in new buyers. At present, the cheapest Boxster is sold at approximately €46,500 in Europe. With the TTS engine in place, it could go as low as €40,000.

Unfortunately, the conflict between Porsche and Audi purists could be an obstacle for the new Boxster. There are also reports saying the Porsche is planning to add another roaster below the Boxster range.

It flies. Not. But it is really quick powered by its 3.4L 9A1 engine that outputs 310 horsepower with a torque of 265 lb-ft. The automatic seven speed transmission paired with the engine brings the brute force to reality as you will notice how things along the track go a bit blurry.

The Boxter S is a beast that can be tamed on the race way. This is attributed to the excellent strut suspension from Porsche MacPherson and the Stability Management 8.0 that controls the wheel spin.

This 2009 hot wheel can be lined with the super cars in the market as it proved its worth when it lapped the Nurburgring in 8 minutes 10 seconds. Only the speed demons go for less than 8 minutes in the Nurburgring.

The 2009 Boxter S simply out classes the 1997 predecessor like a sports car racing a soap box derby cart. The set up of the old age Boxter is simply outdated with shocks being to stiff and the steering meant prayers. The power also showed what a decade meant when it comes to car technology.

The Boxter S performs as it is designed to perform. It definitely can translate the engine power to fast sprints and well controlled handling of curves.

The 2009 Boxter S is expected to hit the US market by March 2009 a few weeks after the European kick off.

The Porsche Boxster, a legacy in the roadster series, is a roadster from the Porsche with a mid-engine. The Porsche Boxster was designed as a roadster from the very early stages of its production. The name ‘Boxster’ is a portmanteau word from the words boxer and roadster, the first word referring to the vehicle’s boxer engine or horizontally-opposed engine and the second referring to the vehicle’s convertible top.

The first series of Porsche Boxster was introduced by the end of 1996. The flat six-cylinder engine with 2.5 litre capacity was its specialty. The year 2000 saw the introduction of the new series of Boxster, the S variant. This variant had a larger motor. The Porsche 986 model was also altered with more powerful engine. Both models underwent up gradation in 2003. With further updates in 2005, Porsche identified the Boxster as a new model. In 2007, the motors of both the models were altered with the motors corresponding Porsche Cayman models. From its introduction in 1997 to the introduction of the Cayenne SUV in 2003, Porsche Boxster held the record as the Porsche’s largest seller in terms of volume.

Porsche from the beginning till date has always been about the sports cars. But today there are innovative roadsters and SUVs. What makes Porsche elegant and distinctive is its agility, fuel economy, higher safety rating and amazing electronic gadgets. With an uncompromising quality and sexy designs, Porsche still amazes the world.