LTD. EDITION BOXSTER™ RS 60 SPYDER
04/12/07 15:10 Filed in:New Cars
PORSCHE® ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION BOXSTER™ RS 60 SPYDER
More powerful Boxster pays homage to the legendary race car of the ’60s
ATLANTA, November 27, 2007 – After countless class wins, a silver Porsche Type
718 RS 60 Spyder piloted by Hans Herrmann and Olivier Gendebien took on and
defeated the much larger and more powerful competition, scoring its first
overall victory in the 1960 12 Hours of Sebring. This led many to begin to refer
to Porsche race cars as “Giant Killers”. In color, design, features and
philosophy, the new limited edition Boxster RS 60 Spyder, announced today by the
Stuttgart based sports car maker, is inspired by such victories that helped
build Porsche’s legacy in motorsport from the 1960s to this day.
The new Boxster RS 60 Spyder evokes the stance and style of this historic mid-
engine two-seater race car. Its front end is taken from Porsche’s SportDesign
Package and distinguishes the RS 60 Spyder significantly from the current
Boxster S. Its posture is made even more dynamic with the addition of spacer
plates that move the 19-inch Porsche SportDesign wheels into an even more
prominent position in the wheel arches. Likewise, the Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) is standard on this limited edition model and ensures both
sporting and comfortable driving characteristics in all conditions.
Modifications to the exhaust flow coupled with a dual tailpipe sports exhaust
system increase engine output to 303 hp.
The exclusive GT silver metallic paintwork is further accentuated by the
contrasting colors of the Natural Leather interior in Carrera Red with a
matching red convertible top. An alternative of Dark Grey Natural Leather in
conjunction with a black roof will also be available.
The RS 60 Spyder’s interior features and equipment also pay homage to its famous
ancestor: door entry guards made of stainless steel that proudly show off the
model designation, a race-inspired gearshift lever, and special surface texture
in the center sections of the sports seats and the center door linings as well
as on the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever.
The instrument cluster cover has been removed, prominently displaying the GT
Silver Metallic instruments which have been set wider apart. This unique touch
presents the driver with the look and feel of a race car.
This special appeal is further enhanced by other features such as the black
windscreen frame, red taillight lenses, and GT Silver Metallic center console,
rear sections of the seat backrests and rollbars that blend perfectly with the
seat belts finished in silver.
Reflecting its model designation, the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is limited to
1,960 units worldwide, which is prominently displayed on a silver-colored
placard on the lid of the glove compartment. Less than 800 of the 1,960 units
produced will make it to North American showrooms.
The new 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder will go on sale in the United States
in early spring of next year with a MSRP of US $64,900 and have its North
American debut at the New York Auto Show on March 19, 2008.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its
subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche
sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada.
A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs
approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing
and training for its 214 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide
Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
