In a surprise, fully uncovered photos of the next generation Porsche Boxter have been leaked. Exact specs on the new Boxter, the 981, are scant, but it will be based off a completely chassis. Although Vee-configuration engines have reappeared in the Porsche lineup, we think the Boxter will retain its horizontally opposed power plant In fact, sources state Porsche has been developing an all-new 2.5 liter flat-4. When turbocharged, the efficient engine is said to produce around 360 BHP- a figure fit for a new Boxter S, Especially considering the current flat-6-equipped version is making 310 Bhp. That said, we’re not ruling out a flat-6 engine, either.
Porsche will most likely hold off the debut of the new Boxter S until after the 911 cabriolet’s introduction at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Start looking before the new Boxter at Geneva.