近日谍照记者拍到了718BoxsterSpyder敞篷行驶的照片。与先前拍到的照片相比，该车的LED大灯和前脸其他轻度改款的地方也同样采用了黑色胶布覆盖。另外，引擎盖上的保时捷车标完全暴露，通常情况下，保时捷都对测试车的车标进行遮盖，只不过车尾的“保时捷”字样是从来不遮盖的。谈到车尾，排气管周围仍有一些地方用胶布遮盖，只不过遮盖的范围更小一些罢了。这次该车的红色车顶没有打开，只不过驾驶员戴了一顶红帽子，难道这是巧合吗？还是有意释放的信号？没错，是一个有趣的巧合。这些照片让我们清晰的看到了该车的车顶支架，这是一辆718Boxster的顶级款。在先前拍到的照片中，可以看到该车的行驶高度低于718GTS。这表明该车的悬挂进行了调校。该车动力系统可以确定是一台取自911GT3的4.0升六缸引擎，预计功率达到298千瓦/400马力，虽然低于911，但仍高于272千瓦/365马力的GTS。目前还不清楚这款718 Boxster Spyder的具体发布时间，但从该车非常少的伪装判断，它将很快发布。
Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder Not Camera Shy To Drop Its Top
Porsche hasn’t been shy about showing its new 718 Boxster Spyder out in public during the testing phase, but it has been roughly a couple months since we saw the stylized droptop out and about. Compared with previous photos we see the same black tape covering LED lights and other minor tweaks to the front fascia. We also see the Porsche crest in full view on the hood – something the automaker often covers up despite the company’s name being in full view on the back.
Speaking of the rear, there’s still some curious tape down low around the exhaust outlets though not quite as much as we’ve seen previously. The red top is gone this time as well, though amusingly the driver is wearing a bright red hat. Is that some kind of code or just a funny coincidence? Yeah, you’re right – funny coincidence. These shots do give us a neat look at the Spyder’s flying buttresses, no doubt the stand-out feature for this range-topping 718 Boxster. In previous spy shots, we’ve observed this car riding a bit lower than the typical 718 GTS, and that seems to be the case here as well. That could indicate additional tuning to the suspension will come to the production version. One thing we’re fairly certain of is the powerplant, which should be a version of the 4.0-liter six from the 911 GT3. We’re expecting that mill to produce somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 horsepower (298 kilowatts) – down from the 911 but still a hefty kick up the ladder from the 365 hp (272 kW) in the GTS.
Our insiders have yet to hear a specific release date for the Spyder, but we know it has to be very soon considering the minimal coverings and the lengthy testing phase for the car. Stay tuned for an official reveal in the coming weeks as we move into the auto show season.