Porsche Boxster Spyder 987 vs Boxster 981, is less more? X73 vs PASM, 6MT vs PDK, Hydraulic Steering

Did you know that there is a limited Edition Porsche that you can buy without an elaborate pricetag!
It’s the 987 Boxster Spyder and today we drive one back to back with my 981 Boxster S. X73 or PASM, PDK or Manual, Hydraulic or Electric Steering, watch and see
When subscriber Gregor offered up his Porsche 987 Boxster Spyder for a video I just couldn't resist.
Introduced in 2010 their mantra was to re-create the classic roadster, with ties to the 550 spyder, it would be simple, pure and light weight with clear references to their motorsport hertiage.
The classic Porsche logo was standard on the side, humps on the rear lid, side intakes with no struts, a front splitter to reduce lift and a fixed rear spoiler to save weight.
With the right combination of spec, the car weights just 1275kg some 80kg lighter than the 987s on which it is based - making this the lightest car they sold at that time.
Weight savings:
the electric roof mechanism is lost saving 21kg
Doors and rear deck are aluminium saving 18kg
Carbon backed bucket seats 18kg.
Lightweight 19” wheels and a
Minamalist interior - AC delete and Stereo delete, fabric door handle pulls and the omission of cover over the instrument panel.
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