Mechanics		Bodywork		Performance **
Engine	flat-6	Width	1801 cm	Top speed	290 km/h
Layout	Mid	Length	4414 cm	0-100 km/h	4.5 s
Displacement	3.8 L	Height	1262 cm	Production
Maximum power	375 hp	Weight *	1390 kg
Fuel consumption	9.9 L/100 km	Fuel tank	54 L	Price when new	Value 2013 ***
Gearbox	Rear-wheel drive	Boot capacity	150 / 130 L	82 430 €	/ €

After the Boxster Spyder (987), the 981 now arrives on the market, a tribute to the magnificent 718 Spyder, which took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1957 to 1963, although that one had only a single hump in the driver’s line of sight. Like the Cayman GT4, the Boxster Spyder has a spoiler that extends across the full width of the bumper to in front of the wheel arches, to strengthen the aerodynamic downforce on the front axle. The large side air intakes are located just in front of the rear wheels, to allow better engine cooling, as well as a twin central exhaust outlet (sports exhaust). In addition, the Boxster Spyder benefits from a sports chassis lowered by 20 millimetres, the uprated brakes of the 911 Carrera and more direct steering. Like the legendary roadsters from the Stuttgart marque (356, 550...), the Boxster Spyder has a canvas soft top that must be operated partly by hand. This reduces the weight of the car and gives a more authentic style. The Spyder Spider Boxer is fitted with air conditioning and a radio, both available as free optional equipment.