
The base Boxster, with a turbo 2.0-liter flat-four and six-speed manual, earns 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA.

The Boxster's handling and steering prowess inspires our deepest admiration. We haven't had the opportunity to put our gear on a U.S.-spec Boxster GTS 4.0 model, but we do have a long-term 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 in our test fleet that shows this model's performance potential (the two models are within about 60 pounds of one another). The base and S models are great fun and performed well in our testing.
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Each comes paired with a precise, low-effort six-speed manual transmission, but buyers can opt for Porsche's clairvoyant seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic. The Boxster offers three engines: a 300-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four, a 350-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four on the S model, and a 394-hp 4.0-liter flat-six on the GTS 4.0.

We'd recommend keeping the options to a minimum, selecting only the lowered suspension with adaptive dampers, a limited-slip rear differential, and ventilated seats. The available PDK automatic transmission is excellent, but this car calls for the manual gearbox. So, for those on a less extravagant budget, the S model is where it's at.

Unfortunately, we get that not everyone can afford to drop $90K on a two-seat convertible. For those shopping without limits, the GTS 4.0 model-with its powerful and euphonious flat-six-is the Boxster to choose.
