The Porsche Boxster was launched in 1996 and arrived at a crucial moment for the company. Sales were declining steadily and although the automaker offered four different models they had little overlap in the parts they used. With costs going up and revenue going down, the future of the company looked uncertain. Thankfully, a plan was hatched to build a new car using the styling, design principles, and most importantly, parts from the upcoming 996 generation Porsche 911. The Porsche Boxster utilized a mid-mounted flat-six engine with 201 horsepower. Combined with rear-wheel drive, this new model was a pleasure to drive.
Strength to strength
The Porsche Boxster played its part perfectly. Serving as an accessible route into the Porsche brand, it was the company's best-selling offering until the debut of the Porsche Cayenne SUV. The second-generation Porsche Boxster debuted in 2004 with more power and its styling once again reminiscent of its big brother. The third generation further improved the recipe, making the Porsche Boxster lighter and quicker before the fourth-generation 718 Porsche Boxster arrived in 2016. Powered for the first time by a turbocharged flat-four engine, the new generation gains power over the previous one and has an available six-cylinder in the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0.
Porsche Boxster in Montreal
Montreal's bustling, stylish streets are a great match for the Porsche Boxster. Whether zipping around the city or heading out into the country, the Porsche Boxster's nimble handling and acceleration put you exactly where you want to be. Kijiji Autos has a wide range of new and used Porsche Boxsters for sale in Montreal as well as filters to help with your search. Also worth checking out in this segment are the Audi TT, BMW Z4 and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Start your search today!
