Launched in 1996, the Porsche Boxster needs no real introduction to Porschephiles, yet if you are unfamiliar, just look up any review from the industry’s most respected journalists to see why it is so highly regarded, not only for its driving dynamics, but also for a sports car, its amazing practicality.
Whilst the standard Boxster of any era will be unlikely to disappoint, Porsche wouldn’t be Porsche, if it didn’t occasionally up the game to provide a special variant, as we have here with the RS60.
Why RS60?
A quick look back into motorsport history and you will soon find that Porsche achieved great things on track with its mid-engine RS60, giant slaying performances at events such as Le Mans, Sebring and the Targa Florio during 1960 ensured it has made its mark in history. Factory cars were always finished in silver with either red or black interiors and such is their desirability today, you will need around 5 million dollars to secure an original factory car.
So, isn’t pulling a model designation from its motorsport back catalogue a little cheesy?
Possibly, but the Boxster RS60 certainly draws visual inspiration from this successful racer, all variants being finished in Porsche GT silver, with unique interiors finished either in Carrera red leather with a red fabric hood, or black leather interior with a black fabric hood.
However, rather than just a quick visual makeover, power was increased on the 3.4 litre flat 6 engine to 303BHP, whilst spaced out 19” wheels, PASM and Sports Chrono all contributed to a more focused driving experience than the standard 987 Boxster. And, as a nod to the original cars most successful year in motorsport, it was also limited to 1960 units worldwide, so considerably rarer than a standard car too. With another discreet layer of performance enhancement sprinkled throughout the car, 5 minutes behind the wheel will leave you in no doubt this is a driver’s Porsche. In other words, like the original RS60, Porsche doing what Porsche does best.
We are pleased to have acquired not one, but two RS60s for stock, one finished with a contrasting red interior and the other in black.
This example was supplied by Porsche Centre Bolton on the 30th of May, 2008 and finished in GT Silver with the rarer option for this model of black leather with black hood. Number 779 of 1960 in total, it was ordered with the following specification.
- C16: UK RHD Specification
- 026: Silver-coloured instrument dials and stopwatch
- 342: Heated seats
- 424: CD tray
- 551: Wind deflector
- 567: Upper windscreen tint
- 635: Parking sensors
- 639: Sport Chrono package
- 680: BOSE sound package
It has had three keepers from new, the last since June 9th 2017, with all maintenance being carried out by Porsche main agents. The car has now covered 30,445 miles, with the last service carried out at 30,062 miles in August 2024. It will be fully prepared in our workshop before sale, supplied with 12 months MOT and a 6 month in house warranty. Live too far to come and view in person? We welcome any independent inspections prior to purchase and can provide comprehensive and detailed videos if required.
