Showdown - 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991) vs. 2013 Porsche Boxster S - CAR and DRIVER

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The Porsche Boxster S has always been considered the poor man's Porsche, though the latest iteration gives its big brother, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991), a run for its money on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Abroad.
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@ClimbnFish 9 лет назад

These cars are not made for the 1/4 mile. You can get faster cars cheaper. But if the point is to have fun, the Boxster is hard to beat. I've owned a ton of cars in my life, but my last 2 summer cars have been Boxster and Boxster S. They give you more smiles per gallon than anything else, and they're very reliable. They're not the loudest, fastest, or most boldly styled, but when you grow up you really don't care what others think.

@charleslu7044 9 лет назад

Finally, someone who makes sense...

@carson4632 7 лет назад

ClimbnFish my first time riding in a boxer u could not stop smiling. It sounds beautiful and pushes you back in your seat

@juandef4115 7 лет назад

ClimbnFish for me, its the mk1 early boxter s. people forget the Porsche Boxster is a car made for fun ajd lively driving. not wannabe racing drivers with no talent. i agree with you. for me the best road going cars are The original mk1 boxster S, the 914 Porsche and the Honda Del Sol VTi or SiR

@danhalfhill9169 5 лет назад

You speak da truth!

@smokeytom24 5 лет назад

Boxster S 981 with PDK/Chrono does 0-60 4.2 secs, 0-100 10.4 secs and 1/4 mile in 12.7 secs @ 111mph. Seeing as this car was produced in 2012, that seems pretty fast to me. Faster than an M3 at the same time.

@thedudeabides1443 3 года назад

Both are great cars. But having driven many 911s, Boxsters and Caymans, the Boxster is what the 911 USED to be-light and nimble and plenty fast, just what a sports car SHOULD be. Over the years, the 911 has gotten longer, heavier and more bloated and is basically now a GT car. Still a great car, just not as much fun to drive as the Boxster (or Cayman). That’s why I chose a 981 Boxster S. Plus, the roof down experience is awesome!

@TheShillingtones 10 лет назад

I have an older 911 and I just bought my third Boxster S. A true convertible sports car with balanced handling and great acceleration. Yes, it's cheaper than a 911, 911S, Turbo or Turbo S....but here in the USA we have a speed limit in most places. The Boxster S does 170 mph, isn't that fast enough to save $30,000? The 911 is a GREAT car, but in my opinion, the Boxster S is the best Porsche bag for the buck.

@tropicalsnow 4 года назад

u no v

@surajjohn29 11 лет назад

Car and Driver thanks for giving us these videos ! beautifully done !

@Boorock70 11 лет назад

Love your Reviews :) Cinematography, the background Music, Cam angles & the script.... - Beautiful work ! Thanks :)

@meady200 11 лет назад

super production quality! thanks!

@mulomuleando 11 лет назад

The production on these videos is superb! And the content too, haha. Great job!

@REBUKED1 5 лет назад

Loved that last line "The King isn't quite dead, but the Prince is getting very, very close!"

@azimut88 11 лет назад

good stuff CARandDriver!! really well done! greetings from Italy

@idin1976 11 лет назад

Awesome camera angle from outside. Can see the track layout as well as cabin and driver movement. Nice work!

@Arthurzeiro 11 лет назад

This host is awesome, and the camera angles like at 5:05 are amazing, great work CARandDRIVER!

@Duffman086 11 лет назад

Awesome, awesome reviews guys. Really good job!

@GOINFINITI 11 лет назад

Fantastic video - I always wondered what if and you delivered! -MY hat is off to you Gents!

@Zkoon 11 лет назад

This video is awesome, great job guys!

@sparkymike83 11 лет назад

This video was beautifully done. And what a fantastic looking drag strip. Good work.

@henrik998 11 лет назад

this video just made my day, fantastic! absolutely fantastic!

@typeonemb 11 лет назад

Great fun. Thanks Jethro and Mark. Great fun. :-)

@albert4321234 11 лет назад

great video and great review!

@djaygupta 11 лет назад

wonderful wonderful review mate!!!

@bhfireblade 11 лет назад

Very nice video. Thank you for doing this.

@pancho0022 11 лет назад

Beautiful footage!

@j911kr 11 лет назад

Great video quality!! Thumbs up!!

@cedrac18 11 лет назад

Great review great video love you guys

@e40cally 11 лет назад

Great episode!

@clawsonbob1 4 года назад

Good comparison. There’s one area that you overlooked, which really allows Porsche to keep the new Boxster S in check-It’s the gearing. If one could re-gear the final drive/trans of the 981 Boxster S, to match, gear for gear the 911 both 997 and 991 models, the result would be different That said, both are thrilling cars to drive

@talkaboutownage 11 лет назад

solid video. enjoyed every second.

@TheCruizer 11 лет назад

Great comparison, great footage!

@FCautodesigm 11 лет назад

This is so sick! And the weirdest thing is that I Think the Boxster looks a lot better actually!!

@fikes73 11 лет назад

Love the video, and the reviewer, great job

@randysavage1997 7 лет назад

Cool review m8s, that track in Wales looks like fun

@jsnadrian 11 лет назад

This was a great film - good job guys!

@jjkroll32 11 лет назад

Fantastic film, and a great presenter. Keep this fellow on staff.

@venom5809 11 лет назад

Awesome review and comparison.

@kizhouston 11 лет назад

Sweet video Car and driver

@1957robertjohnson 7 лет назад

I'll bet the track time of the Cayman would have been better. Porsche has spaced their models out pretty well. But for a $30k difference I'll take the Boxster every time. Especially when a 911 Cabriolet is closer to $50k more.

@MinaBassilious 11 лет назад

Fantastic video.

@Cybergig00 11 лет назад

Great video

@Alscendion 11 лет назад

Great video, CARRERA!

@felipe270782 11 лет назад

thanks again C&D.I from brazil and watch a lot videos!FAN

@dllemason 11 лет назад

Nice video love your channel XDD

@bastospe 11 лет назад

Another great video Jethro!! Keep'm comin'! This new boxster is simply stunning to look at and.... A hell of a drive as well!! Sorry 911, bur i'd go for baby Porsche...

@Euphorica 11 лет назад

One of the best reviews

@giooo10ooo 11 лет назад

Awesome 1080p Vid! Friendly Cam View ^ ^(i felt myself in that Porscheee) Cool Thnx

@nmeister67 11 лет назад

The quality of the filming and editing of your videos are excellent! If there's ever an opening in the production team please get in contact, would be a dream job! :)

@caiusKeys 11 лет назад

Just so you know -- this video was very well done.

@ReelShaneInsane 8 лет назад

Any time I see these track comparisons where the results are a few seconds or fraction of a second in some cases, I don't understand why more people don't make a point about the driver's skills. Especially when it is different drivers. They should do every tract test a minimum of 3 times and probably 10 to find the truth. This driver may be skilled but he can make mistakes or just alter his corners different and it throws the whole test off.

@epicned3837 8 лет назад

Scientifically, you have a good point. You must always limit your variables when testing anything out. This technically wouldn't be a good test because there is more than one variable.

@vulpine321 4 года назад

i found his comment about the track being busy was amusing......it was mostly wide fast corners and long straights.....giving the porsche 911 the advantage. that being said, its the least performing 911 and the top of the range boxter... i always feel these tests basically make the results agree with the stats of the cars, and dont make waves.

@vulpine321 4 года назад

maybe the guy shouldnt have a chat to the camera while he is trying to drag race the 911 also lol

@massatsch1 11 лет назад

i love car and driver! best car show

@2B055 8 лет назад

IMO I think porsche did a fantastic job on the latest 981 boxster/caymans and this is coming from a 991 owner who has had every previous 911 since the 80's. But, their is something about a 911 that makes you feel the heritage and connection from driving even the latest 991s that is indescribable, and if you've had previous 911s you would understand. The 911s are irreplaceable and people who consider a boxster over a 911 don't get that. I would drive both before buying and go with your hearts desire, but us 911 guys only have one true choice and their is no substitute!

@jimhimesjr 7 лет назад

2B055 I did just that about a year ago. Having never owned a Porsche before. Test drove a 981 Cayman S, a few 997's and a 991.1 Carrera S. All were great cars, bought the 991 Carrera S. Like you said the 911 just felt different which surprised me as going into it I had my heart set on the Cayman.

@MattJam2011 10 лет назад

The boxster hasn't been considered the poor mans porsche since the 986 came out originally...starting with this line is very old hat now!

@silverarrowslk 10 лет назад

I agree with you. An outdated statement

@ThisIsMTH 11 лет назад

Great video. New sub

@ironcityblue 10 лет назад

Finally a worthy competitor for a 911...another Porsche! There is no substitute.

@CityofDreams95 10 лет назад

"Poor man's porsche" lol omg . Haters will always find something wrong . The people saying this most likley can't even afford a boxter . I would buy the boxter and so would many other people who can own 911's and other cars . Please take a seat with the poor man talk . Your poor for even thinking in that mind frame . Why can't I buy this because I like it ?

@carrera4s87 11 лет назад

That's great news!!! I just can't wait...

@longhanfei 9 лет назад

always imagined what would a Cayman Turbo S be like

@chrisdblue 11 лет назад

i loved this comparison! next to the boxter vs cayman, or cayman vs 911

@EzMDr 11 лет назад

I have been watching car views from top gear, motor trend and motorweek etc, I have to say this is one of the best ever comparision of Porsche mid engine and rear engine cars. If they compared Porsche cayman S vs Porsche 911 base that would have been the best video ever.

@entrepreneur_journey7 11 лет назад

I absolutely LOVE the sound the 911 makes 8:35 (turn up your speakers!!!)

@FoxEngine 11 лет назад

good video

@banddude121 11 лет назад

You guys should put more of those cards in the magazines. I find them funny and the action shot is good. I have the card pinned on my wall along with Road & Tracks too :P Basically asking you to make more so I can place them on my wall.

@daikuone 11 лет назад

Excellent video, describing the differences for us average car owners. One thing that frustrates me, (as well as the crew of that famous Car TV show), is that Porsche seems to hold back on the potential of the Boxster. I wonder what they could come up with if they weren't constrained by product line profitability restrictions

@Augustagolfinstruction 11 лет назад

nice video.

@TheLostSurveyor 11 лет назад

I drive a 997.2 CSC and love it. While it was being detailed, Porsche gave me a PDK Boxter S loaner. The Boxter S is a GREAT car. The handling is amazing. You feel like the car is litterally rotating around your waist. It simply lacks enough power to adequately compete with the 911. But the reality is that it is a different car. It behaves in a very different way. While I still prefer the 911's tail happy handling. Both will put a big smile on your face! Porsche, there is no substitute!

@EnFonde_6 11 лет назад

Great video. Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon, those two are the best car journalists I think.

@DDGB08 11 лет назад

good vid

@MattJam2011 10 лет назад

Its the wrong comparison too, try the cayman!

@t1rjb1 5 лет назад

Absolutely. The extra hp and rigidity of the Cayman S just might beat the 911.

@bryanbautista4939 4 года назад

Third party performance shops have already tuned Cayman S to surpass 911 times. Its just a matter of time before the king is dethroned.

@webbwart 3 года назад

Bryan Bautista I’ve uptuned my 2014 cayman S to include software upgrade, exhaust, plenum and throttle cable to about 380 hp - it’s close to a 911 @400 hp - but it’s not there

@SkylineGTR06 11 лет назад

I love this! Way better than top gear, the driver seems to be a really skilled driver, with all those perfect downshifts I hear. Would watch this if on television!

@carrera4s87 11 лет назад

I really enjoyed this episode, fantastic comparison and perfect video! It would be nice to see a test of the Koenigsegg Agera R on a proper racetrack ( what about Silverstone?) or the new Viper or.... I'll stop here, too many sick ideas :-)

@firkyfoodling 11 лет назад

Good work that man! It'll be interesting to see how the new Cayman compares to the 991 911. I remember watching Jethro over on Driver's Republic a couple of years ago and always enjoyed his style. Now that Harris is a little more mainstream perhaps Bovingdon will emerge as an underground cult favourite?

@sirjammer 11 лет назад

Just curious what are you using as the chase car?

@tovinw 10 лет назад

Shouldn't this be a comparison between the Cayman S and the 911 Carrera?

@smokeytom24 5 лет назад

No, not really. The Cayman is exactly the same as the Boxster but with a hard top added - whilst the 911 is the opposite, originally derived as a hard top, and so the 911 convertible had to be strengthened for rigidity. The Cayman and Boxster are exactly the same - I've driven both Boxster & Cayman 981s many times. Anyone who says there are differences are nit picking. If anything, the comparison should have been between a convertible 911 and the Boxster which would have added weight to the 911 and therefore put the Boxster ahead (or certainly evened up) in performance and handling terms.

@jensenlawrence412 5 лет назад

An OtherGoogUser well being as the cayman s has 10 more horsepower than the Boxster s and is more rigid, because it is not a convertible I wouldn’t say they are the same, close but definitely not “exactly the same”

@lucasclift3196 5 лет назад

@@jensenlawrence412 Hit it on the nose there!! Porsche's best sports car appears to be the 718 all day! I by no means hate 911's but God they've gotten gigantic after the 997's and unless you have a gt car you are buying a luxury grand touring car which I'm sure is what the market wants.

@ESKATEUK 3 года назад

@@lucasclift3196 try saying that to the incredible lap times they put in. Yes it’s luxurious, and getting more luxurious with each iteration. But they are still very fast, and very fun around the track.

@Carrera_Quan 4 месяца назад

Good stuff. Love my Carrera S.

@DonziGT230 3 года назад

11:50 he said that no matter what "the results were still the same" with the 911 beating the Boxster, but at least twice I saw the Boxster hit a lower time.

@whocareforealakilla 11 лет назад

Nice episode I would definitely buy the boxster!

@AlosDiallo 11 лет назад

Why did you race the boxster with the roof down? Wouldn't that affect the drag on the car slowing it down?

@eruption323 11 лет назад

Any news on when you may test drive the new 991 turbo?

@morrarN 11 лет назад

Lovely review, absolutely lovely, want to see, Boxter S(with PDK and sportchrono) and Carrera(with pdk and sportchrono) and The Old 997 Turbo with Automatic with SportChrono(TipTronic S) and the new one with PDK and see the difference would be awesome!!!!!

@HesteBremse 11 лет назад

Good Test and Vid - (a few repetitions about the weight and engines) never mind cheers ;)

@NathanPl 11 лет назад

good video i prefer the road tests over the track tests.

@joaosoares3719 11 лет назад

How do you find the Boxster's lift-off oversteer compared to the 911's?

@Mike981S 11 лет назад

Great video. But can you repeat the comparison against the 991 cab? And maybe add a nice twisty road to it (the Stelvio would be great but it is closed now ;) ).

@kraenk12 11 лет назад

both of these cars are just marvelous

@Gegentypus 11 лет назад

Good point. And maybe a comparison v the 911 cab might have been more interesting?

@Miggy2j 11 лет назад

Great episode and brilliant presenter! Chris Harris has some competition.

@thecrisdu71 10 лет назад

What's the name of the music from 1:45 to 2:45 please ?

@MartinMarsiBooks 11 лет назад

12:35 The ROAR of the 911 brings jitters down my spine!

@michaelmckeever9 11 лет назад

I love this music. Where can I find it?

@davidmacgown321 Год назад

which is the better boxster, 987.2 or the 981?

@BestJinjo 11 лет назад

Loved the video!!! I think the newly launched Cayman S with PDK and Sports Chrono package will take the 911 out both on the track and in the drag strip. Of course you can also option the 911 up but it would cost about $20 grand more.

@Swingtrader7 Месяц назад

okay.. so i have a 2015 cayman s (PDK&PSE) with a fabspeed tune and believe it or not it runs 3.8 0-60 and 12.2 quarter mile. Completely stock besides the tune... car is absolutely amazing!

@raddestdoctor 10 лет назад

eh? it looks like the boxster DID beat the 911 on a couple of drag runs. 11:48 shows 13.271s vs 13.444s. and 11:56 shows 13.105s vs 13.211s

@kylemartin6448 5 лет назад

Dr Chen the pdk boxster would go faster

@felipe270782 11 лет назад

mega maquinas. alta tech. iconicos ao extremo

@joaosoares3719 11 лет назад

Good for you.

@ulrichsherry7092 3 месяца назад

I have a 2003 Boxster S, and it is a stunning car. The IMS bearings once replaced were the only concern. Bang for your buck, great car.

@Galileo430 11 лет назад

I've seen a Cayman Black next to a new 981 Boxster and the speed difference is massive. I would not expect the Black -> R to make that level of a improvement.

@kaicos 11 лет назад

so with 1 would you buy ? carrera or boxer and manual really ?

@mooddog07 11 лет назад

I totally agree with you mineking22!!!! well said sir

@Shevabestfan 11 лет назад

10:53 for the drag race

@FarazFarooq 11 лет назад

Song at 2:25? I'd really like to know the name of it please!

@aguilpa1 9 лет назад

You all are aware the Carrera or just 911 is the base model. The Boxter is the S model, one year newer. It should have more HP than a standard Boxter but it still wasn't enough to trounce a base 911. Porsche does that on purpose.

@ViceStan 8 лет назад

+aguilpa1 There is the reason why the same exact engine in the BoxsterS makes less power, and I will repeat it again, the SAME ENGINE. Software restrictions give the 911 an advantage, because lets face it, the 911 can't be out performed by its smaller, cheaper sibling.