200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line

Bruce · 11-20-2006, 08:47 AM

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

The Emperor · 11-20-2006, 08:49 AM

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

Bruce · 11-20-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

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

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

Centurion · 11-20-2006, 09:25 AM

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 · 11-20-2006, 04:14 PM

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

Bartek Sikorski · 06-18-2007, 08:13 PM

Boxster S Wallpaper: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

BMW_Dude · 06-25-2007, 03:30 PM

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 · 06-25-2007, 03:47 PM

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

11-20-2006, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,456 My Mood: Thanks: 3,577 Thanked 2,894 Times in 1,766 Posts Blog Entries: 2	200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line 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 Last edited by Bruce; 11-20-2006 at 09:15 AM..

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The Emperor Bionic Jive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,160 My Mood: Thanks: 1,422 Thanked 1,587 Times in 962 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line A little bit more than they've predicted, huh? Cool! Thanks, Bruce!

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line 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.

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Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,489 Thanks: 140 Thanked 217 Times in 165 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line 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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Bartek Sikorski Advocate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 771 Thanks: 277 Thanked 510 Times in 248 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line Boxster S Wallpaper: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line 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!

06-25-2007, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: 200,000th Boxster Rolls Off The Line Yeah the Boxster has been a successful car and is a very respected car. The critisism agasint the car prior to launch was enormous.

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