When you look at both the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and the 2017 BMW M4 you can see both cars are absolute pieces of art. With careful thought put into the design of both the interiors and the exteriors, both cars are special. But, when choosing a sports car, especially one like this, the choice is one that takes careful thought and measurement.
With both of these cars performance is king. The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is a rear-wheel drive, mid-engine car with a Boxer 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that puts out 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The BMW M4 is a rear-wheel drive, front-engine car with a 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Now on paper it looks like the BMW M4 would be the more capable sports car, but when you dig into the fine details and take a drive, the answer is very different.
Porsche 718 Boxster
- 300 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque
- Plush leather interior, soft touch material, generous amounts of features/options, great audio system options
- Tight, refined, responsive handling and suspension
- Weighs just over 3,000lbs
- Luxurious ride, smooth and responsive on both the track and road
- 425 HP and 406 lb-ft of torque
- Supportive seating, large infotainment screen, moderate options/features, one audio system option (no upgrade for higher trim)
- Track like handling, but more prone to rear-end slipping through corners
- Weighs more than 3,500lbs
- More of a race car feel, like it should be driven on the track
BMW M4
Porsche set out to create a car that could be taken to the track and could be driven daily. And with the new Porsche 718 Boxster they have done just that. With 300 horsepower to start, but the ability to go as high as 350 horsepower, this new Porsche won't set records for power on paper, but once you are behind the wheel, you will see why this is one of the best sports cars on the market. With the balanced and responsive handling, deceiving power, luscious interior, and low curb weight, the new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the best cars out today!
There is nothing like driving the new Porsche 718 Boxster through San Antonio or taking it on trips out to Houston, Austin, Rio Grande Valley, Seguin, or New Braunfels. With the refinement of both the engine and the handling, the Porsche 718 Boxster is the sports car for any type of driver. Come on down to Porsche of San Antonio to learn about the new Boxster today!
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