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Geek Out over the 718 Boxster S in This Evo Unwrapped Video

The 718 Boxster has been doing its thing since being revealed. While nobody has published a driving review, we have the next best thing, a video by Evo magazine called Unwrapped. As its name suggests, the clip looks at the car from every angle, as if it were a newly received gift.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster 1 photo
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As usual, Porsche has changed everything a little bit at a time, never rocking the boat but doing enough to make you want to sell your old Boxster S. The one major exception is in the engine department. As every Porsche fan already knows, the company has taken out all the naturally aspirated units and replaced them with new turbo ones that have four cylinders. The basic Boxster matched the 300 PS output of an Audi S3, while the S model gets a 2.5-liter making 350 PS. Both have only one turbocharger while the S is the only recipient of twin-scroll technology.

Evo's video makes it obvious that Porsche has changed the design at the back of the car, where the taillights draw a lot of attention. The braking system upgrades perfectly demonstrate how the German automaker does things: standard 718 models get Boxster S brakes; Boxster S models have 911 Carrera brakes; carbon ceramics are available even before the GTS arrives.

The new mirrors are cool, and the orange paint suits the 718. Interior changes include a new steering wheel design and standard infotainment touchscreen. You can also go crazy with the suspension options or order sports exhaust. Honestly, a Boxster S could cost you more money than a 911 Turbo from a few generations ago. That's the problem with all Porsche sportscars. Though we love most of the things they do, the cost is getting out of control.

Also, we know from the 911 facelift that turbocharging gives these vehicles the potential to go faster yet takes away something that only Porsche had. Such is the nature of progress, and within a few years, we may have to put up with hybrid systems adding weight.

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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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