Whoever said that the Porsche Boxster isn’t much of a “looker” needs to check out these images ASAP.

And yes, some people do tend to think that, mainly because of its dimensions and also because they haven’t really looked at one properly in a couple of years.

This latest generation Boxster is actually a very sporty and aggressive roadster in terms of its design. In fact, it kind of looks like a little 918 Spyder which is as high a praise as you can get in the automotive industry.

This bright red model right here from Porsche Exclusive is actually the Boxster S, and the color is called ‘Guards Red’ – covering not just the entire body but also the rear diffuser and the rollover hoops.

The car is truly stunning to look at, and those wheels are just perfect for it, which is to say that we wouldn’t change a single thing.The interior is covered in leather (as it should be) while the red speedometer and rev counter stand out in a very good way.

In terms of performance, the Boxster S is a seriously capable sports car with a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 5.1 seconds if you choose to change gears manually. It will also top out at 279 km/h (173 mph) which is actually sufficient for this type of car.

But if you really want to squeeze every last drop of performance from those 315 PS, go for the PDK version and you’ll hit the 100 km/h mark in 5 seconds flat. Or just go for the Sport Chrono Pack and you’ll be able to do it in 4.8 seconds.

There you have it then. Mouthwatering looks & performance for a lot less than what you’d spend on a convertible 911.

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