fuse box PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2011 2.G Information Manual

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Design
Sometimes, spontaneity
takes years of work.
Design.Exterior.
We have redefined the Boxster in terms
of its performance, and defined how the
roadster of the future should look. In doing
so, we have once again succeeded in cre -
ating an icon of independence. Just like
its legendary predecessors, it is a Porsche
that continues to epitomise the feeling of
genuine freedom and advancement. The vertical contour of the headlights was
inherited from Porsche race cars of the
1960s and 1970s, but while the new

Boxster may be infused with the genes
of past generations, also it ushers in a
new and forward-looking design ethos.
It ushers in a new and forward-looking
design ethos. Large, imposing air intakes give the front

a powerful appearance.
The side contour promises thrilling perfor -
mance, while the long wheelbase and low,
raked windscreen are integral to forming
the stretched, wedge-shaped silhouette.
With the hood closed, this impression is
reinforced by the extremely sporting roofline. Large wheels, up to 20 inches in
size, make a st ylish addition to the clas
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sic roadster. These emphasise the cars
wide track and help to achieve a com -
pletely new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina -
tion with the side air intakes, to the mid-engine layout. Such features are

reminiscent of the 718 RS 60 Spyder,
a light weight mid-engined sports car

that achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the new
Boxster unique among Porsche models. While its overall look is just as imposing,
its lines are more sharply defined than

on any Porsche we’ve seen before.

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The exclusive door st yling reflects more
recent Porsche design developments.
In t ypical Porsche fashion, it has a clear
function. The dynamic contouring
improves airflow to the side air intakes. At the top, it leads into a precise longi
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tudinal edge and, at the bot tom, it is
underlined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly
on the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise. The rear wing is not only a visual treat,

it deploys automatically to reduce lift.
Aerodynamics and aesthetics are com -
bined to superb effect. Retracted, the
spoiler’s edge makes a seamless transi -tion to the LED taillights. The narrow
direction indicators appear to extend the
rear wing further. Each taillight sweeps
around the central brake light and accen
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tuates the contours of the entire unit. For striking effect, the reversing light and rear
fog light are arranged in the middle under
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neath the rear wing. Clearly, this lighting
concept has no precedent, rather it is the
result of Porsche’s modern use of form. The diffuser with stainless-steel tailpipe
(dual -tube on the Boxster S) integrated
into the centre adds the finishing touch
to the powerfully designed rear end.
In summary, the new Boxster draws

inspiration from a long history and, yet,
it also incorporates the sum of our ideas
of how the future should be. In doing so,
it reflects a completely new interpretation of the roadster concept – with a clear
focus on looking forward.