"The Porsche 911 and Boxster/Cayman have become so closely related that it's difficult to tell where one model line ends and the other begins. That will begin to change when their replacements make their debut in 2011 and 2012, respectively. The new Boxster (981) and 911 (991) will again be under-the-skin siblings, but while the 911 remains the emphatically dynamic high-end model with a power output of up to 600 hp and with a strong emphasis on new six-cylinder boxer engines, the Boxster and Cayman will eventually shift toward four-cylinder power. In addition, last-minute changes to the design encouraged by the new bosses at Volkswagen are said to position the car more clearly. Positioning is indeed critical, as the new Boxster not only has to worry about the 911 above it, but also a whole family of smaller mid-engine cars below it, including one for Porsche.

The new 911 is expected to debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Show, with the Boxster appearing at Detroit in January 2012.The next Boxster is not an evolution of the current model but an all-new vehicle. Its cab-forward design looks quite different, and this theme was indeed essential for the much crisper and sportier proportions. The wheelbase will extend by nearly 2.5 inches, contributing to an overall growth in length of about 1.5 inches. The extended wheelbase helps to increase legroom and improve ride quality and directional stability. Despite the increase in size and a deluge of new equipment, weight will come down by 35 pounds or so, to about 2910 pounds for the Boxster and 2950 pounds for the Boxster S.

Cues that visually differentiate the Boxster from the 911 include different doors and lights, jazzier front and rear ends, restyled 18-inch wheels (19 inches for the S), a more steeply raked windshield, and, of course, rear side panels incorporating the necessary air intakes...."

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Love the new front end, really is way better looking than the current car. Would look nice with the spyder like back and the 997 GT2RS or 3RS front fender extension and a GT2RS like front lip.

 

Pshop yes but if the new boxster looks close to this it's a home run INMO

 

Yes, clubsport version would be bonkers with one off colour like gulf blue with orange like the racing cars.

 

Even though it's from Automobile I still call bullsnike

 

The renders look really good.

 

looks like a 918 from the front somewhat...like alot i do

 

IMHO... This is all speculation... The sketch doesn't even match the spy photos... The mirrors are on the doors where the chop is the old versions. All they did is take elements from the 918 Spyder and merged it with the current Boxster. The central exhaust is a iconic detail that I don't think they will detour from too. Info sounds wacky. Not sure why all the mags do this, but they always make every new p-car more aggressive than it will ever be. Then when the real deal comes out many are disappointed. IMHO this article is more newsstand sales driven than fact.

 

^^ I think the renders were more of an interpretation, and took no elements from the 981 prototype. You are absolutely right though that Porsche design wise, the renders a very off.

 

that photoshop is spectacular porsche needs to use this as their design!