2008 Porsche

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 it’s 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 contrasting red interior and the other in black.

This example was supplied by Porsche Centre Swindon on 31st March 2008 and finished in GT Silver with Carrera red leather. Number 886 of 1960 in total, it was ordered with the following specification including front spoiler delete from new.

C16: UK RHD Specification

342: Heated seats

424: CD tray

440: Antenna diversity

446: Concave wheel centres with full colour Porsche crest

551: Wind deflector

567: Upper windscreen tint

573: Air conditioning

610: DVD navigation

635: Parking sensors

665: Porsche PCM

666: Porsche telephone

672: PCM offroad navigation

680: BOSE sound package

It has had four keepers from new, the last since August 1st 2014, with all maintenance being carried out by Porsche main agents. The car has now covered 45,698 miles, with the last service carried out at 45,520 miles in June 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.