Differences between Boxter and Boxter S?

[kdurkee]

I am inquiring about the design differences between the Boxter and Boxter S models.
First, do they both use the same design suspension and are just dampened differently or are they completely differrent?
Second, are the motors and their intake/exausts and headers all the same and the power difference comes from just the displacement difference?
I'm interested to know what exaclty makes the difference between the two cars. Thanks.

[Brian993]

Who makes the Boxter? Hmm...I know porsche has a Boxster. Big differences between the two, all around. Brakes suspension, transmission (6-speed ). As far as I am concerned the biggest difference is price around a 10k difference. The S is a nice car if you can spend the extra money. I couldnt do it, I dont race so I got everything I needed for my money.

[epbrown]

As BigB sayid, the Boxster S has a bit more displacement, better brakes and a 6-speed transmission. I think but am not sure that the S comes with the regular Boxster's sport suspension package as standard.

Excellence Magazine recently did a comparison asking if the S was worth the extra money. The conclusion was that while the S is nice, it's biggest benefit is the 6-speed tranny, which lets you keep it in the power-band better, so if you're getting a tiptronic model it's pretty much not worth the dough.

Got to admit I'm tempted - found a 1998 near me for under $30k and under 15k miles!

Emanuel

[Brian993]

If you have the money to spare, go for it. They are a blast.