Top 3 safety features on a Porsche Boxster
First introduced in 1996, Porsche’s Boxster and indeed, the Cayenne SUV played a seminal role in rescuing the Stuttgart-based company from potential financial ruin by diversifying its model line-up while providing a more attainable Porsche sports car. Fast forward to 2020 and the fourth generation 982 718 Boxster is currently in production. Today we look at 3 crucial safety features in this drop-top performance car.
- Roll-over protection
Being a convertible, the Boxster may be vulnerable to roll-over scenarios, however, Porsche engineers have created a dual roll-over protection system. This includes a front roll-over element that is made from high-strength steel as well a two rear roll-over bars situated behind the seats. The roll-over bars are made from an aluminium and steel composite and protect occupants in the unlikely event of a roll-over collision.
Since the Boxster is a relatively low-volume sports car, the team at EuroNCAP have not tested it to ascertain its crash test rating, however, every other Porsche product, including the Cayenne, Macan and Taycan have received a 5-Star rating from the new car assessment programme.
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- 6 airbags and driver assistance
All Boxster models come as standard with 6 airbags, including front, side, overhead and knee airbags, covering occupants during all incident scenarios. There is also the Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) which integrates the side airbags with side protection elements to protect occupants in the event of a side impact. The range also comes with stability control, hill-start assist as well as a traction control system, ensuring that there’s electronic assistance to help during challenging driving situations.
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- Brakes
Porsche brakes are legendary from a performance and longevity perspective, and the Boxster’s are no different, featuring 330 mm front discs and 299 mm items at the rear with enclosed monobloc calipers. The brakes are also cross-drilled and vented internally, ensuring even performance during wet and scorching conditions.
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