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THE LIGHTER TOUCH

t the Geneva Motor Show on 6th March 2012, Porsche pulled the covers off the immensely popular 987-generation Boxster’s successor, the 981. A completely new lightweight body and a fully revamped chassis marked a significant development over what came before. Moreover, the 981 was a larger leap from the previous Boxster than the 987 had been from the 986, evidenced by the new arrival’s considerably reduced bulk, longer wheelbase, wider track, much larger wheels and the addition of new electromechanical

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