Porsche will unveil a commemorative 2004 Boxster S equipped with special trim and a higher-output version of its 3.2-liter flat six engine at the Detroit auto show. Porsche says the model is designed to ˇ§reflect the spirit of one of Porscheˇ¦s most famous models,ˇ¨ the 550 Spyder.

The new Boxster S edition is equipped with the most powerful engine ever offered in the Boxster. Rated at 264 hp, the car moves from 0 to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 165 mph, according to Porsche. Sportier suspension settings, five mm-wide wheel spacers on all four wheels and standard 18-inch Carrera wheels aid in the handling department, while a 15 percent shorter shift travel in the standard six-speed manual transmission will provide quicker shifts.

The soft-top is in cocoa, a dark brown color used by Porsche for the first time. Wheel spokes are painted in seal grey, a colored Porsche crest adorns each wheel hub cover, and the monoblock brake calipers have an aluminum paint finish. Other exclusive exterior styling features include silver-painted grills above the rear strut openings, a specially created stainless steel tailpipe, chrome plated and polished Boxster S lettering on the rear deck lid and safety bar padding that matches the carˇ¦s interior.

Cocoa and GT silver dominate the carˇ¦s interior. The center panels of the standard heated seats, handbrake lever, gear lever gate, ball-shaped aluminum gearshift ****, inside door handles, and padded sport steering wheel are covered in cocoa colored leather. The rear section of the center console, handbrake lever, grooved bar on the dashboard, switch panel and the back of the safety bars are painted in GT silver metallic. Instruments are styled with black faces surrounded by chrome plated decorative rings.

Named after its corresponding internal design project number, the 550 Spyder was the first Porsche sports car created exclusively with racing in mind. Among its successes was a class victory in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana Mexican road race.

Production of the new Boxster S edition is limited to 1953 cars to commemorate the 550 Spyderˇ¦s introduction at the 1953 Paris Motor Show. A limited-edition plate on the center console indicates the Anniversary carˇ¦s production number. The new Boxster S model will go on sale in March for $59,900.

Originally posted by Black Shadow
five mm-wide wheel spacers on all four wheels and standard 18-inch Carrera wheels aid in the handling department

Originally posted by PyroManiac
Pretty Nice ride, but the carrera GT will always be my fav. Porsche.