Bruce

Stuttgart/Uusikaupunki. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is
celebrating a very special production milestone: The 200,000th Boxster has
just rolled off the production line at its partner Valmet Automotive in
Uusikaupunki in Finland. This landmark vehicle, a meteor grey metallic
Boxster S, is being delivered to a customer in the US. Michael Macht,
Executive Vice President Production and Logistics, said: "Ten years ago, no
one would have believed what a huge success this Porsche mid-range roadster
has become.

Thanks to our flexible production system, we can manufacture
the Boxster model series at both our main plant in Zuffenhausen and at
Valmet. Today's milestone will especially inspire employees at both plants
to continue the success story that is the Boxster."

At the roadster's launch in 1996, Porsche had assumed an annual production
of 15,000 units. In the past fiscal year 2005/06, total sales of this model
series, since extended to include the mid-range Cayman coupé, amounted to
27,906. The most important market for the Boxster is North America, which
has a share of sales of around 40%, followed by Germany with up to 20%.

For the current model year, which began on August 1, 2006, both Boxster
models have been upgraded again. The power of the 2.7-liter component in
the basic model has now been increased by five HP to 245 HP (180 kW). The
boxer engine in the latest Boxster S, which has grown in size from 3.2 to
3.4 liters, can unleash 295 HP (217 kW), 15 HP more than its predecessor

Tycoon

A little bit more than they've predicted, huh? Cool! Thanks, Bruce!

Bruce

Yep, a lot more than expected, good job Porsche and thanks Saša.

Centurion

Wow, almost 20 000 cars produced every year. It ir pretty obvious that the Boxter has been a success. It is a very precise car which handled like no other car in the sub 50k price range.

Giannis

20.000 cars for a model per year aren't a lot for a brand like porsche? Shouldn't Porsche be more exclusive?

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BMW_Dude

I'm amazed they have made so many!

The boxster was one of those make or brake cars, and it have helped a lot to make Porsche the company it is today!

Centurion

Yeah the Boxster has been a successful car and is a very respected car. The critisism agasint the car prior to launch was enormous.