Video: Porsche Boxster GTS driven

Like its new and sensational Cayman GTS brother, the Porsche Boxster GTS is a slightly more potent but considerably more precise version of the regular Porsche Boxster S. Power rises to 326bhp and torque to 273lb ft, and you get Porsche's PASM suspension and Sports Chrono Package as standard. Steve Sutcliffe finds out whether it is as good as its sibling.

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[TheCarVlogger]

Even while he was reviewing the Mclaren P1 I've never seen Steve seem quite so happy and excited while reviewing a car than he was with the Boxster GTS. Just goes to show you can have all the numbers on paper in the world and be the best of the best in a game of top trumps, but in the real world it's all about how a car feels and drives and man am I jealous that I don't get to experience this car because it looks like absolute gold!

[phil.i.am]

I never get tired of Steve's reviews. He is one of best out there. I sold my Boxster S just before lockdown to upgrade to a 981 GTS. So can't wait to find the right one 🤞🏼

[RedXcz]

Lightweight, beautiful, nimble spider... Spirit of 356 Speedster is alive.

[BigBoss-psvk]

Ever since the 718 gts came out I wanted this 981 gts even more now

[samuelschmidt]

In my opinion, this goes back to what the original 911 was, a very simple, yet enjoyable, sports car. 

[jelloburger]

As an owner of a GTS I can attest that this is the most fun car, most well rounded and eye catching car you will find for this money.

[villaman]

This chap has to be one of my favourite TV presenters. He has a boatload of credibility and needs to be on mainstream TV in my view

[WanderingFriar]

I love Steve's smooth calmly delivered reviews. I changed my mindd on the exceent Boxster 981 S and went for the GTS. Life's too short. It's all that and more!

[ramoody]

5:47 did it for me, I have a 99 Boxster and if I can relate to this moment, I could only imagine how exceptional the GTS is! Getting a little teary eyed, LOL.

[MrGovenator]

I have never like the way the boxster has looked, but this one finally looks really good. 

[roberttseng]

Please re-review cayman gts I cannot get enough of it 

[Trendyflute]

I'm sure the heavy on the road feeling is because the Boxster had steel brakes and the Cayman had the lighter (and pricier) PCCBs. That's a significant amount of unsprung weight and rotational inertia.

[GreysMonster]

Dam that Boxter's a beauty... WOW

[UDPride]

Excellent review. I love my 06 Cayman S but I do acknowledge how far the Boxster/Cayman platform has come and would prefer a 2014 if I could afford it -- which I cannot. As good as the GTS versions are however, wait until the GT4 arrives. It might finally be that balls-to-the-wall, no-compromise version we've been waiting for.

[screamedthemouth]

I wouldn't take the Cayman over this unless I was tracking it every single weekend

[scienceownsimposters]

This is undoubtedly the legendary Mallorca where myths/legends originated....but is Mlalorca real?Oh....

[rustynails]

I am sold. Next year I will by one of these, after I sell my boat.

Great vid!!

[farizshakir]

If I lived in Mallorca (my girlfriend is from there) i'd take the Boxster GTS no doubt, that last bit of handling is irrelevant when you have nice mountain roads and amazing weather.

[ampark]

Would love to see a back to back between the GTS Boxster/Cayman and the S versions.

[softlad]

I had the previous 987 Boxter S, then went to a 911 C2S.
I always preferred the Boxter to the 911 simply for the top down wind in your hair fun...
Seeing this video has given me a huge Boxter itch again, and would you just look at the glorious weather outside today !!!