Take a Look – 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Exterior
Porsche introduced the new 982-generation Boxster for the 2017 model year. Only the front and rear trunk lids, windshield and convertible top were left unchanged. Otherwise, the car is completely redesigned. But with its timeless roadster design, the exterior of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is instantly recognizable. The new Boxster is closely related to the 718 Cayman. Apart from the roof and rear trunk lid, these cars look almost identical.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Exterior
The front end of the Boxster is flatter and looks wider. This effect is reinforced by narrow front lights above the outer cooling air intakes, which incorporate the positioning lights and direction indicators. The nose is lower, enhancing the overall impression of the vehicle being closer to the road. Design edges on the upper front body reflect the lines of the V-shaped profile.
Significantly larger cooling air intakes serve as a distinct symbol of the new turbocharged engine generation. Redesigned Bi-Xenon headlights with two integrated LED daytime running lights are a standard feature. Two headlight options were offered. These include a Bi-Xenon headlight with an LED high beam plus and a daytime running light module with 4 LEDs, and a full LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights.
Sporty Appearance
The wider rear fenders and the aerodynamically optimized shape of the rear wing profile fit in perfectly with the wider-looking rear fascia. A refined rear wing actuator allows the aerodynamic balance to be optimally adjusted depending on whether the top is retracted or not. The wing extends 45 mm (1.77 inches) when the roof is closed, and 55 mm (2.17 inches) when the top is open.
The redesigned rear fascia of the 718 Boxster looks even more dynamic due to the high-gloss black trim strip that features an integrated Porsche logo between the taillights. The Porsche logo has a three-dimensional design, which gives the brand name a completely new appearance. The new taillights are also distinguished by the three-dimensional interior components which are plainly visible through the clear glass. The reversing lights are integrated into the four fingers of the brake lights. The third brake light is positioned on the rear luggage compartment lid, as before.
The rear fenders are less arched, emphasizing the width of the 718 Boxster. There is also a revised choice of wheels. The 718 Boxster is fitted with the familiar 18-inch Boxster wheels, while the 718 Boxster S comes standard with 19-inch Boxster S wheels in a new design. Integrated into the rear diffuser, the 718 Boxster has a central single tailpipe, while the 718 Boxster S has a central twin tailpipe to indicate its greater engine power.
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