2021 Porsche 718 Boxster T Review: T is for Tighten
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 Published On Jul 6, 2021

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Video Chapters
0:00 Launch and sound
0:16 Introduction and specifications
2:08 Walk around
3:55 drop convertible top look more
5:50 Front and rear trunk space
6:45 Look inside
9:11 Rear spoiler extend contract
9:58 Hidden cupholders
10:49 Setting Individual drive mode
12:14 Drive review – Overview
12:51 Drive review – 718 T differences
13:52 Drive review – Engine
14:52 Drive review – Transmission
15:34 Drive review – Acceleration
16:47 Drive review – Engine sound
17:36 Drive review – Handling
19:06 Drive review – Conclusion

Basic Spec Box:
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster T
Base price: $72,350
Price as tested: $78,380

Powertrain: Turbocharged 2.0-liter H-4
Power: 300 horsepower at 6500 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft between 1950-4500 rpm
Transmission: six speed manual transmission
Drive: rear-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 20 mpg
Highway 26 mpg
Combined 22 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 172.4 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 49.7 inches
Wheelbase: 97.4 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3058 lbs
Interior volume: na cu ft (according to na)
Luggage volume: 5.2 cu ft in front and 4.4 cu ft in back (according to Porsche)

Calculated weight to power: 10.2 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 170 mph
Government classified size: two-seater

Options: 718 T interior package, $2770; navigation including Porsche connect, $2320; Porsche entry and drive, $800; Extended range fuel tank (16.9 gallons), $140.

Recorded
2nd of July 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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