1999 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 252 hp
The 986-generation Boxster S arrived in 1999 with a 3.2-litre flat-six producing 252 hp, distinguishing it from the base 2.7. Often overshadowed by the 911, it offered a purer mid-engine driving experience at a fraction of the price, though the IMS bearing issue remains a known concern.