The second-generation of Porsche's Boxster roadster has been superseded by a brand-new model, which will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Porsche’s tradition of rolling out special editions of its standard models is legendary, but understandably, it's too early for anything other than the standard Boxster and Boxster S in its range.
Likewise, the Audi R8 is expected to get a mild facelift this year, with the most significant change being the replacement of the so-last-year single clutch semi-automatic gearbox by a modern twin-clutch transmission.
Despite all this, EVO magazine has decided to compare the 2009 Boxster Spyder against the V8 version of Audi’s R8 Spyder. The two cars have certain things in common: they are both open-top, mid-engined sports cars made by German premium manufacturers and they were launched in 2009.
The rear-wheel drive Boxster with its 320HP flat-six may be less powerful than the 430HP, all-wheel drive Audi, but on the other hand, it’s the lightest model in Porsche’s range, tipping the scales at 1,275 kg (2,811 lb), nearly half a ton (460 kg/1,014 pounds) less than the R8 V8 Spyder.
So, which one is the faster around EVO’s track? Watch the video that follows to find out.
3 Comments:
I understand the idea of the new PDKs, dual clutch, and so on so on, but there is something about a proper manual gearbox that I just absolutely love!
Long live the Manual transmission. The true essence of involved performance driving.
All of my vehicles are Manuals except my big truck and my 66' Mercury Comet 'Caliente' convertible, and had I bought those new, they would have been manuals.
It interesting that people seem to be commenting on a system that they don't understand nor have ever experienced in the real world. Their understanding of 'automatic transmissions' has zero correlation with the current dual clutch technology, which is what makes this Porsche so much better than every other gear changing system currently available.
I challenge them to go out and drive one of these cars, excellent examples of this system are readily available in Volkswagens and Mitsubishis. Go to a dealership, test drive one, then come back and run your mouth.
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