2013 Porsche Boxster S - Spy Shots

The new for 2013 Porsche Boxster has been caught completely without disguise, and in arguably one of the most attractive settings we’ve ever seen for a (normally incognito) road test. Maybe Porsche was scouting for photo ops in the red rock desert landscape too? Whatever the case, this mid-engine roadster, decked out in silver paint and red leather interior, looks fantastic.

A Boxster with More Punch
Porsche has carefully evolved the Boxster shape. The proportions are the same, though the lines are much less soft and delicate. Strong character lines on the doors lead directly to larger side air intakes. The fenders have a sharp crease around the wheel wells, and the side mirrors have been moved from the A-pillars to the doors.
Up front, the next Boxster looks pretty similar to the previous generation – in these photos the headlights appear slightly more upright. At the rear, the trunk lid features an edgier, more elongated indentation for the third brake light. A tiny rear spoiler has been neatly integrated with the taillights, creating a much more dynamic and sportier design.

A brand new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine should provide the new Boxster with the performance to back up the looks. Apparently the new motor is capable of pumping out 360 bhp in a turbocharged format. The 3.4-liter flat-6 cylinder engine in the 2011 Boxster S currently serves up 310 bhp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque. A smaller engine could also boost the fuel economy and help trim curb weight.
The Boxster’s home is also moving early in 2013, from Finland to Austria. Magna Steyr will take over production from the Finnish firm Valmet. Look for the new Boxster to make its debut soon, most likely at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show in mid-November.