yea, i out accelerated one.. but it was way up top like your race.. like from 80mph to 120+.. put only 3 lengths on him... stock from what i can tell. For how light they are and all the hype.. didnt impress me much.. however this one was probably an 80's model..

how old was the one you raced Trever?

 

I dont know, but it looked like it was brand spankin' new, very well kept at least.

Still threatening rain here and possible showers tomorow night in Sonoma where the track is.

 

1997-2004 Porsche Boxster: Highlights

Named in part for the flat "boxer" (horizontally opposed) configuration of its midmounted water-cooled engine. Mounted just behind the cockpit, Boxster's 2.5-liter dual-overhead-cam 6-cylinder produced 201 horsepower and drove the rear wheels through either a 5-speed manual gearbox or an optional 5-speed "Tiptronic" transmission--an automatic that permitted manual shifting. High-performance Z-rated 16-inch tires were wider in back than up front. Options included 17-inch wheels/tires, traction control, and a cockpit "wind blocker."

Year-to-Year Changes

1998 Porsche Boxster: Two safety-related changes marked the 1998 season: standard door-mounted side airbags, and an optional child-seat detection system. The latter system automatically deactivated right-side airbags when a special child safety seat was installed.

1999 Porsche Boxster: Nothing of consequence changed for 1999 with Porsche's "entry-level" model.

2000 Porsche Boxster: A new high-performance Boxster S model debuted this year, while the base engine grew a bit and gained power. The base engine grew to 2.7-liter displacement and 217 horsepower (up 16). A 250-horsepower, 3.2-liter flat 6-cylinder engine went into the new Boxster S, which used a new 6-speed manual transmission and 18-inch tires (optional on the base model to replace the usual 17-inchers). The Boxster S also benefited from larger brake discs, suspension upgrades, and dual exhaust outlets.

2001 Porsche Boxster: Newly optional for 2001 was the Porsche Stability Management antiskid system. Boxster also got revised gauges, new standard electric front and rear trunk releases, softer rollbar coverings, and LED "orientation lights."

2002 Porsche Boxster: The few additions for 2002 included an in-dash cupholder in place of a clip-on, and an in-trunk emergency release.

2003 Porsche Boxster: Base engine gained 11 horsepower to 228 and S engine gained 8 to 258. A glass rear window replaced plastic in the convertible top. All models got modified front air intakes, body-color vs. black side scoops, and "smoked" plastic turn-signal lenses. Climate controls are relocated and Boxster's first conventional dashboard glovebox is added.

2004 Porsche Boxster: The only addition to the 2004 Boxter is the newly available optional sport exhaust system.

2005 Porsche Boxster: Porsche redesigned its least-expensive car for 2005, giving it more power, a new interior, and revised styling. Base model gains 12hp up to 240hp. The Boxster S horsepower is bumped up to 280hp, a gain of 22hp from the '04 model.

-Consumerguide



They are getting faster so watch out for the newer models, especially the Boxster S.

 

I would expect he would beat one no problem also. I raced one the other day and it was over by the time I got into 2nd. I think they are more reknowned for their handling than acceleration.

 

Unless you feel like dropping $400K if not more for the Carerra GT.

 

Boxter is a porsche with panties. I have blown many of them away in my Vette. Not even worth wasting the gas any more. FYI, the new Z06 is only 1 lb heavier than the $450,000 Carerra GT. I think that it is faster 0-60 too. Could be wrong, if so they are damn close.