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2011 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

[ Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, New Cars, Porsche ]

Porsche is back in black with its second limited series Black Edition model. The S Black Edition goes on sale in the UK and Ireland from March 2011 and is priced from £47,426. Included in the purchase price is the invitation for customers to explore the dynamic attributes of their Boxster and develop their own skills behind the wheel, courtesy of a Driving Experience Programme at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone.

The Porsche Boxster S Black Edition features an uprated 3.4-litre flat-six engine which packs 320 HP @ 6,400 rpm (10 HP more than the standard model) and 370 Nm of torque @ 4,750 rpm (+ 10 Nm).

Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmissions as standard, the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition sprints from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) in 5.2 seconds or in 5.1 seconds when the car is equipped with the Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox. When the PDK transmission is combined with the Sports Chrono Package Plus with launch control, the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition acceleration time can be lowered even further, to 4.9 seconds.

Fuel consumption figures remain the same as on the standard model, which means the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition returns  28.8 mpg (UK rating/combined cycle) while CO2 emissions can be as low as 221 g/km on the PDK equipped version.

In terms of appearance the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition individualisation program includes various discrete features that are consistent with the exterior finish, as well as stainless steel door entry guards with the model lettering in black, a unique 3-spoke steering wheel with a black leather rim, a black instrument cluster, and more.

The colour concept of the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition is consistent in every detail. The model lettering painted in black on the rear luggage compartment lid identifies the Black Edition as much as the embossed Black Edition model designation on the side of the fabric hood. The roll-over bars are painted in black, together with the rear side air intake grilles and the twin tailpipe of the exhaust system.

The black theme of the exterior is continued inside. The stainless steel door entry guards feature the “Black Edition” model lettering in black. The standard, three-spoke Sport Design steering wheel has a black leather rim. The trim strips of the dashboard and of the gear shift lever or PDK selector are painted in black. The dials on the instrument cluster are black, as are the partial leather seats with the Porsche emblem embossed in the headrests. A bespoke badge on the glove compartment lid further identifies each Black Edition.

Comfort and convenience is also enhanced for the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition with standard features including anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, cruise control and a climate control system. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including satellite navigation module is also standard. In addition, the universal audio interface offering MP3 player compatibility and Bluetooth mobile phone preparation are also standard. The Sound Package Plus creates an impressive audio experience, and standard Bi-Xenon headlamps with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights ensure safety on dark roads.

Upon request, the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition can be individualised even further with other options. For example, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is an option as well as the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the adaptive sports seats with memory function.