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As predictable as this sounds, Porsche is upping the power in both Boxster models in the coming months… The S adopts the 3.4 L from the Cayman S (previous Boxster Ss used a 3.2) and the base model gets a higher output 2.7 that was developed for the base Cayman. More important than the change in peak power is the fact that the changes come from the addtion of VarioCam Plus – the real difference won’t be in foot the the floor peak figures but in part throttle sharpness underfoot.

The Cayenne will get a boost in power this fall as well with all models jumping by about 20 horses. This means of course that the V6 well be less slow and the V8 will be even less likely to approach its redline in the hands of the average Cayenne driver. (I’m more excited about the restyled exterior and upgrades interior materials).

UPDATE:

The Boxster… is 5bhp more powerful at 245bhp. The added power and torque shaves 0.1sec off the 0-62mph time, which now stands at 6.1sec, but fuel consumption is improved 1mpg to 30.4mpg. Top speed is also extended by 1mph to 160mph. The Boxster S… engine has been increased in size from 3.2- to 3.4-litres and is 15bhp more powerful at 295bhp. The sprint to 62mph is cut by 0.1sec to 5.4sec, while top speed is 2mph faster at 169mph. Fuel consumption increases slightly by 0.6mpg to 26.6mpg. – what car?

UPDATE 2: This piece in Motor Trend goes into more detail. (The optional automatic transmission has also been revised).

This entry was posted on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006 at 12:52 pm and is filed under Porsche.