The 2006 Porsche Boxster S: An All-Around Legendary Car

In 2005, the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S supercar automobile were given a total makeover. However, most of its improvements, including the steering, electronics, seats and front structure, was derived from another Porsche – the 2005 911 Carrera.

With this revamped model, the Boxster fast cars now come with a stronger body structure, larger air intakes, new front and back seats, redesigned taillights, round headlamps, restyled dash, larger wheels and a convertible top. These super fast cars also offer more horsepower, enhanced aerodynamics, an upgraded transmission and improved fuel economy.

In 2006, both the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S received slight changes. The few improvements to the fast convertible car include the two-stage front airbags with organic-based propellant, passenger seats with weight sensor and an mp3-compatible audio system.

The Boxster S, with the price tag of $78,000, features a 280 horsepower 3.2-liter flat-six engine complemented by a six-speed manual gearbox. This new fast car also includes an optional transmission – a five-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission with manual steering wheel, floor shifter and gear selector buttons.

With its impressive snout and exterior beauty, the super fast cars of Boxster S can produce 280 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 236 ft-lbs of torque at 4700 rpm. With a 7200-rpm redline; this fast convertible sports car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 5 seconds and through 100 mph in 12.3 seconds.

Standard features of this stunningly hot fast car include the power-operated convertible top with power windows, heated glass rear window, remote-controlled central locking, Homelink garage door opener, cruise control system, alarm system and a CD player as well as head, front and side curtain airbags.

The 2006 Porsche Boxster S fast car is offered with a larger 3.2-liter Flat-6 engine, massive 18-inch wheels and tires, larger brakes, a seven-speaker stereo system and central dual exhaust pipes, which exits at its rear.

The Porsche S new fast cars drive with a four-wheel independent McPherson strut suspension, stability control, four large disc brakes with ABS, traction control and an automatically deploying rear spoiler.

In the inside, this fast cool car provides both driving comfort and dynamic driving support. The interior door panels, dashboards and center console sides are covered with highly durable material that looks like leather. However, the door handles, handbrake lever and steering wheel are all covered in high quality leather. For the air vents and gearshift lever, aluminum-looking materials are used.

The seats of the Boxster S hot fast cars are mounted as low as possible in order to enhance driving dynamics and increase headroom space when the convertible top is up.

2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER S SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

1. Price: $55,000
2. Curb Weight: 3130 lbs
3. Height: 51 in
4. Length: 171.6 in
5. Layout: Mid-Engine/Rear Wheel Drive

FUEL

1. Capacity: 16.9 Gallons
2. Average Fuel Economy(Miles per gallon): 28 mpg
3. Type: Gasoline – Petrol
4. Recommended fuel: 91 Octane, Premium Unleaded

TRANSMISSION

1. Name: 6-Speed Manual (or 5-speed Automatic)
2. Speed: 6 Gears (5 Gears)
3. Type: Manual (Automatic)

Engine

1. Type: DOHC 3.2L Flat-6
2. Displacement: 207 Ci/ 3387 Cc
3. Horsepower: 280 HP @ 6200 RPM
4. Torque: 236 ft-lbs @ 4700 RPM
5. Redline: 7200 RPM

Performance

1. 0-60 mph: 5 seconds
2. 0-100 mph: 12.3 seconds
3. 200-ft Skidpad: 1.00g
4. Top speed:170 mph
5. Braking (60-0 mph): 107 ft
6. 700-ft Slalom Speed: 73.9 mph

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