The Porsche 986 Boxter is widely considered to be the car that saved Porsche from financial failure. The Boxter gets its name from the 2.5-liter flat-6-cylinder engine mounted in the center of the chassis. The Boxter is praised for its handling and redoubtable Porsche-esque character, while also being an affordable option for the masses.
The Porsche M96 vs M97 engine differences are actually a hotly debated topic. Which cars use the M97 vs M96 and which engines have the fixed IMS bearing are two of the more controversial subjects. We’ll start off by covering the basics on each of the engines, the differences between the two, reliability & problems,…
The first generation 986 Boxster was released in 1996, initially intended to be a successor to the poorly selling 928. The Boxster was designed in conjunction alongside the 996 Carrera and shares many of the same parts and features. Engine design, headlights, interior comments, and the hood/front end are all shared between the 986 and…
