The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster melds plush luxury with supremely athletic handling, and it鈥檚 one of the most accomplished premium sports cars on the market. Its drop-top design allows you to make the most of pleasant weather, and its powertrains provide impressive fuel efficiency. Porsche鈥檚 718 Boxster is a convertible sports car that competes in the luxury segment, and it seats two passengers. All models are rear-wheel drive, and the 718 Boxster is sold in base, S and GTS trim levels. For 2019, the 718 Boxster carries over with no major changes. The 718 Boxster鈥檚 exterior design will be instantly familiar to anyone who鈥檚 ever admired a sports car from the Porsche brand. A rounded hood leads to chiseled side panels and muscular haunches. Porsche has endowed the 718 Boxster with lines that are low and curvaceous. Its overall aesthetic makes it clear this car aims to provide thrilling performance.
Base models are equipped with xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, a power-folding soft top, LED taillights and 18-inch wheels. The list of optional equipment includes LED headlights, power-folding side mirrors and 19-inch wheels. Though it鈥檚 the least expensive car in the Porsche lineup, you鈥檇 never guess it from the look of the 718 Boxster鈥檚 interior. In front, a flat, handsome dash is overlooked by sleek air vents, and the center console has a modern, industrial appearance. The car鈥檚 standard sports seats provide comfortable accommodations for daily commutes. The 718 Boxster has a mid-engine design, and this allows it to provide both a front and a rear trunk. Both trunks combine to deliver 9.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Standard equipment includes a height-adjustable driver鈥檚 seat, a manually adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering column, power windows, climate control and partial leather upholstery. The options lineup includes a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, seatbelts in designer colors, numerous leather upholstery choices and wood, carbon-fiber or aluminum interior accents.
With its crisp acceleration and razor-sharp reflexes, the 718 Boxster is a car built for those who love driving. All models are rear-wheel drive, and buyers can choose between a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a six-speed manual. Base models are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four engine good for 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. With the S trim level, motivation comes from a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four power plant that delivers 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. GTS models use the same engine as the S, but it鈥檚 been tuned to provide 365 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. Performance upgrades such as an adaptive suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes are available. EPA-rated fuel economy for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster peaks at 22/29 mpg city/highway. Porsche has equipped the 718 Boxster with a satisfying range of tech features. Base models come with a six-speaker sound system, HD and satellite radio, two USB slots, an auxiliary input jack, a six-speaker sound system, a CD/DVD player, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors and Bluetooth connectivity.
I didn't want to switch to the other side because I didn't want the car to oscillate. I basically sat there, frozen, the entire time. Almost to the top. The view from the summit. The car lots were not super interesting. There were a bunch of NSXs. I liked this shot of a Mercedes-McLaren, a McLaren, and a Mercedes. The food was fantastic and beats every sporting venue I have ever been to. Over the two days, I had beef on a stick (twice), doner kebab, kara age (fried chicken), and beef curry rice. Here's Free Practice 3. All the cars were running the entire time because FP1 and FP2 on Friday took place in the rain. For most of Saturday, it was hot and humid. I lost a lot of fluids that day. Here are some classic F1 cars on display. It was a real struggle getting close enough to them.