Under the hood lyes a 394-hp turbocharged 4.0-liter engine with  Porsche’s clairvoyant flat-six shift system and seven-speed automatic. The Boxster’s handling and steering prowess inspire deep affection. The mid-engine layout helps the Boxster feel balanced and stable through corners, while the brilliantly communicative steering reacts quickly and accurately to even small inputs. Extras such as Porsche’s adaptive dampers and an available torque-vectoring rear differential only improve this car’s handling