2020 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 verdict

At this point, very often you’ll hear us say something along the lines of: while the GTS’s extra power and poise are great, you can enjoy 90% of those qualities with the cheaper Boxster S. Today, that’s not true. Yes, a Boxster S displays similar balance and grip, and, in terms of outright performance, it has enough. But the Boxster S doesn’t have this engine.

Nor does the Alpine A110 S, for that matter, or six-cylinder rivals such as the BMW Z4 M40i. None of those cars can hold a candle to the GTS’s responsiveness or, most importantly, sound. The flat-six experience is 3D and immersive to the 2D decency of everything else. So, if you have £60k-plus to spend on a sports car, this is one U-turn you’ll want to celebrate with an investment. It's pure, unadulterated fun.

What Car? says...

Rated 5 out of 5

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Rivals:

BMW Z4 M40i

Alpine A110S

Porsche 718 Boxster GTS

Price £65,949 Engine 6cyl, 3995cc, petrol Power 394bhp @ 7000rpm Torque 310lb ft @ 5000-6500rpm Gearbox 6-spd manual 0-62mph 4.5sec Top speed 182mph Fuel economy 25.9mpg (WLTP) CO2, tax band 247g/km, 37% (WLTP)

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