New Porsche Boxster unveiled - Telegraph Porsche boasts that the latest version of its two-seater, mid-engined roadster is "lighter, more efficient and more agile" than the model it replaces, which itself is widely regarded as one of the best handling cars money can buy. Despite the engine capacity of the entry-level Boxster dropping from 2.9 to 2.7 litres, power increases by 10bhp to 261bhp. The Boxster S retains its 3.4-litre capacity, with power increased by 5bhp to 311bhp. Gearbox options are a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch PDK unit. Performance figures with the PDK unit fitted are 0-62mph in 5.7sec for the Boxster and 5.0sec for the Boxster S, improvements of between one and two tenths over the current models. Fuel economy improves from 31mpg on the EU Combined cycle in the Boxster to 36.7mpg, and from 30mpg in the Boxster S to 35.3mpg. Borrowing technology from the more expensive 911 means the Boxster will be available for the first time with Dynamic Transmission Mounts, which stiffen when the car is cornering to improve balance, and Porsche Torque Vectoring, which works in conjunction with a mechanical rear limited-slip differential to improve cornering performance by gently braking one of the rear wheels if needed. The Boxster costs from £37,589 and includes 18in alloy wheels, an Alcantara interior, auto stop/start and a Sport mode as standard, while the Boxster S is priced from £45,384 and gets 19in wheels, a part leather interior and Bi-Xenon headlights. Both cars go on sale on April 28.