- The new limited-run Boxster S Black Edition joins the recently announced 911 Black Edition.
- The Boxster S Black Edition gets 10 more horsepower and additional equipment.
- Worldwide production is limited to 987 units.
STUTTGART, Germany — Porsche is adding a Boxster S Black Edition this spring to its collection of limited-run cars. The Boxster S Black Edition will be even more exclusive than the recently announced 911 Black Edition, with only 987 units to be produced worldwide. Price in the U.S. is $66,150, which includes a $950 shipping charge; prices in Germany start at $87,550, including VAT.
The Boxster S Black Edition gets a bump in output, with its 3.4-liter flat-6 engine delivering 320 horsepower. With the optional PDK seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, the Boxster S Black Edition gallops from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 170 mph. The optional Sport Chrono package provides more aggressive Sport and Sport Plus shift modes, and trims 0-60 acceleration to 4.6 seconds.
The car is given a monochromatic treatment inside and out. The exterior gets black paint, black convertible top, black exhaust pipes and side intake grilles, and black-painted 19-inch Spyder wheels shod with 235/35ZR19 front tires and 265/35ZR19 rears.
The cabin features black instrument dials (in place of white), a SportDesign steering wheel wrapped in black leather with twin aluminum-look spokes, and black leather upholstery with stainless steel and aluminum accents.
In the Boxster S Black Edition, Porsche has bundled the Design, Convenience and Infotainment packages as standard equipment, saving customers an estimated $3,200 over a comparably equipped Boxster S.
Inside Line says: Porsche brings new meaning to the words "going fast." — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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zatmeen says:
02:56 PM, 02/13/2011
Hey, they went all out with the theme; they even included black tires.
enormous says:
08:42 AM, 02/03/2011
Can't wait to see what the "black edition" Kia Forte looks like. How original.
tdiluv says:
05:57 AM, 02/03/2011
They should make this in another edition that you can order in "YOUR favorite color" !
themandarin says:
05:11 PM, 02/02/2011
Buy CPO 911
msmaserati says:
11:03 AM, 02/02/2011
Hummmm....couldn't they have gotten a little more creative then calling this the "Black Edition"???? If I recall Mercedes has had the top of the AMG line "Black Series" for some time now. I understand that most automakers copy each other now days....but I would have thought Porsche could have been a little more creative, guess the Germans like to take que's from each other.
a1c_scg says:
10:21 AM, 02/02/2011
While it's a nice value in terms of options pricing, Porsche is getting a bit carried w/ these special editions.