Porsche is marking 25 years of Boxster production with a limited-run special edition called Boxster 25 Years.
The new collectable is based on the range-topping 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 model, paring its 400hp 4.0-litre engine with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK gearbox.
It has a top speed of 182mph and reaches 62mph in as little as 4.0 seconds.
Gold standard
The stand-out feature of the Boxster 25 is a unique body highlight called Neodyme.
This contrasts with the GT Silver Metallic body colour and, says Porsche, references the copper-like features on the original 1993 Detroit concept car.
Neodyme is used on the front apron, side air intakes, rear lettering and the bespoke 20-inch alloys.
Those who don’t like GT Silver Metallic can pick Jet Black Metallic or Carrera White Metallic instead.
Simply red
The Bordeaux red leather interior and red fabric soft-top (embossed with Boxster 25 lettering) also mimic the original concept.
The Boxster 25 is packed with equipment, befitting its range-topping positioning. The seats are electric, the GT steering wheel is heated and the LED headlights have the Porsche Dynamic Lighting System as standard.
Porsche Active Suspension Management is standard – it’s 10mm lower than the regular car – as is Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical limited-slip differential.
A select few
The Boxster 25 also gets high-gloss tailpipes, a windscreen surround in contrast black, an aluminium-look fuel filler cap and a Boxster 25 logo on the aluminium dash strip, complete with individual ‘1-of-1,250’ numbering.
Needless to say, it isn’t cheap; prices for the Porsche Boxster 25 Years start from £72,760. Ordering is open now and deliveries begin in the spring.
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I so really want one of these. Trouble is, I’d have to sell the 964 C4 I’ve owned for 22 years…..