Car and Driver Magazine, March 1998, Volume 43, Number 9
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Cover Story, Chariots of Fire, Boxster, Corvette, M Roadster Comparo
BMW's new 24- hp M roadster takes on the Porsche Boxster and the Corvette convertible.

Comparison Test: Road Hunks
Parsimony be damned. When you're talking power, performance, and pizzaz, you're talking big ticket.

by Phil Berg

Porsche Boxster #1, BMW M Roadster #2, Chevrolet Corvette #3

Excerpts:

Thumbs up for Boxster's:
Front trunk: The Boxster's front cargo compartment is almost big enough to stuff in another flat-six engine.
Wind blocker: Only the Boxster has a rear wind blocker, which allows top-down motoring without the usual buffeting.

Porsche Boxster: Rated #1
Highs: The intuitive communication through the controls to the driver creates the magic of true partnership.
Lows: Weak motor means it's a dance partner not into full-tilt boogie.
The Verdict: Although many will buy this new Porsche for show, its more secret abilities blossom in private on small, intimate roads.

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