SPIED: Porsche's NEW Boxster (981) Spotted - Turbo Four-Cylinder In The Works?

Once again, the spy photographers were out in full force ready to snap anything with camo on it. Germany is a fun place to be!

This time around it was the new and improved Porsche Boxster getting snapped. It's not the first time and we don't expect it to be the last, either. According to our friends at Auto Motor Und Sport, the Boxster -- much like the 911 -- will increase in size but still remain competitive due to the usage of lightweight materials.

We've heard other reports that speculate that Porsche will lower displacement to 2.7-liter and 3.2-liter engines but produce more power and have better efficiency.

Now the latest information being passed along tells us that a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder turbo is in the works. Expect that powerplant to appear later in the lineup. I wonder if Porsche will make it the go-to vehicle for efficiency freaks or a beastly, sportier Boxster than what is offered. I'd say anything's possible.

In other news, expect the Cayman to appear at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.


**Translated Porsche Boxster story HERE

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motor1 - 12/17/2011 9:04:26 PM

+1 Boost

I really like that rear end. It's a bit more aggressive/stylised versus the droopy end of the current Boxster. Looking forward to this car.

Willis - 12/18/2011 7:18:21 AM

+1 Boost

Finally. A Porsche with a 4-cylinder, now that is motoring spirit. Light, high-revving, compact and fun - those are attributes I associate with this motor (and the legendary Porsche 914).

Most "car enthusiasts" don't know that the "real Porsches" (or BMWs) were powered by 4-cylinder engines and they were damn good to.

irishmike - 12/18/2011 9:46:56 AM

+1 Boost

So far, so good. More aluminum in the build, high output 4...could be the best Boxster yet.

PUGPROUD - 12/18/2011 10:46:01 AM

+1 Boost

Nice lookintg, always a good driver and best value in entire Porsche
lineup...four cylinder could be a gem.

quizz - 12/19/2011 1:13:12 AM

+1 Boost

What a great looking evolution. Love the improved side vents. My new favorite convertible