Waching daily Jan 7 2017

well, welcome!

it's around the freezing point

and the roof is open

if MTM call and say

we have a new 718 Boxster S ready for you

with some MTM goodies

we're not going to say no!

even if it's 0 or 1 or -1 degrees

the Porsche 718 Boxster S

is the successor to the last Boxster

with the 6 cylinder

2.7 liter in the non S version

3.4 liter in the S version

and they're downsizing

this now has a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder turbo

the Boxster S

but it does have 350 hp

so is it an improvement or not?

it's a step backwards

when it comes to sound, experience

and lineair power delivery

is not as nice as the 6 cylinder

so that's where it loses out

compared to the previous Boxster

when you look at the things you gain

with the 4 cylinder turbo engine

efficiency

it's more powerful

it's faster

so there's a gap there now

it is faster than before

but the experience level has declined

MTM goes for that gap

and gives us this orange 718 Boxster S

what have they done?

MTM M-cantronic

which means it goes from 350 hp

to 415 hp

which is quite a big difference

and you get 490 Nm

the standard Boxster S does 4.4s to 100kph

4.2s even with Sports chrono package

and this one with 65 hp extra

will do that even quicker

MTM also have fitted a new exhaust system

with a carbon fibre tip

it looks pretty cool

but the looks

is not why we're here today

because listen what happens

when I switch on sport mode

manual

it bangs so much!

it's a 4 cylinder!

this thing sounds so angry and raw

this sounds a lot more raw

than the 6 cylinder did

MTM didn't change the chassis

it has the standard Boxster S suspension

and dampers

and why would they change it

the balance of the car is incredible

MTM didn't add any aero or weight

so the balance doesn't need changing

they did fit it with MTM wheels

forged aluminium wheels

which look good on every car

I don't know how they did it

but every car we drive here

looks great with those wheels

and the exterior is pretty striking

with some MTM stickers

that 718 sticker

it has changed a bit

the character of the Boxster

the 6 cylinder meant it was a really nice GT

and fun to drive some corners at 70%/80%

but with this 4 cylinder, PDK box and exhaust

you just want to go all the time

and downshift

you do notice

it's a bit slippery

so there's not a whole lot of grip

and it has Michelin pilot sport cup 2 tires

which are..

let's call them brave street tires

so even with traction control left on

in first gear

it will slide a bit

it has really surprised me

this is really something

if you buy a 718 Boxster S

I can imagine the sound

is not that exciting

and it's a lot of fun now

those bangs are so much fun

and it fits this car so well

because you have this nimble convertible

and you want to attack corners

so when you approach a corner

shift down a couple of times

you those bangs behind you

and onwards

Porsche by MTM

those pops and crackles in the rev limiter

this is one of the best sounding 4-cylinders

we've ever driven I think

it's been a long time

since I had such a big smile

from a 4 cylinder

my god

this car is so much fun

and it's such a good car

MTM are so good at pushing the limit

and in finding that missing bit of emotion

and especially in a car like this

where you really mis the 6 cylinder

that is the piece everyone is looking for

and it's fast too!

hereby, a call to all 718 Boxster S

owners and future owners

because this exhaust is a necessity

and that chip with 415 hp

is a welcome addition