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Porsche's Boxster S is one of our favorite cars for its balance, capability, and forgivingness. It's a stretch to say we thought the latest car need any significant improvements, but that hasn't stopped Porsche from delivering a new Boxster that's lighter and more powerful.inline_mediumwraptextright27232255/reviews/driven/0912_2011_porsche_boxster_spyder0911_02_z+2011_porsche_boxster_spyder+side.jpgTrue

How much 911 do you need? Objectively, the difference between the 345-hp bottom-rung Carrera and the latest 500-hp Turbo is not nearly as dramatic as the numbers would suggest. With the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission set for launch control, the Turbo beats the base model from 0 to 60 mph by 1.3 seconds, according to Porsche. When you compare the manual-transmission models, the acceleration advantage shrinks to an even less meaningful one second flat. As far as top speed is concerned, the wide-body Turbo's 194 mph eclipses its slimline sibling by a relatively unsensational 14 mph.inline_mediumwraptextright31016385/reviews/driven/0912_2010_porsche_911_turbo0912_10_z+2010_porsche_911_turbo+rear_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Porsche is known for producing sublime road cars, many of which have a racing heritage. Porsche's latest model, the 2011 Boxster Spyder, is no exception.inline_mediumwraptextright26016011/features/news/0911_2011_porsche_boxster_spyder0911_06_z+2011_porsche_boxster_spyder+profile.jpgTrue