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Originally Posted by lancelevy
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First of all, it's Box
ster with an "s" in the middle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Boxster/Cayman
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The Boxster's name is derived from the word "boxer", referring to the vehicle's flat or "boxer" engine, and the word "roadster", referring to the vehicle's two-seater capacity and convertible top.
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I think it's interesting to see such cars myself, but I was also a fan of many of the kit cars and dune buggies of the 1960's-70's.
One of their other models the Vendetta looks to use a Lambo donor.
I guess any complaints in the past about low production sports car (kit cars) being improperly derived DNA including Cobra look-a-likes based on Fox Mustang parts bins is being addressed here.
I find of interest other parts bin cars, of course that is going to be not everyone's cup of tea, but some of these Frankencars are interesting, example below.
818C kit car packed with Tesla and Volt components is a drag racer's dream
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1117220_818c-kit-car-packed-with-tesla-and-volt-components-is-a-drag-racers-dream
Back in 2011 Factory Five had a design competition, nobody liked the design guidelines and many failed to follow them (
was not low enough, not long enough, driver not cab forward enough etc...). I soon discovered it was spot on to the Boxster's dimensions even though it was supposed to be a custom cage with a Subie motor. My point being, some of the guys came up with stuff similar to Vex and it was fun if not impressive.
So from that background story and vantage point I like the Vex but see no need to molest a perfectly good Boxster.