This 4-mniute video clip features a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S being put through its paces on a series of mountain roads and switch backs. No voice overs, no commentary, just the sounds of Porsche’s new turbo charged flat four engine.
We’re going to hold off making a final judgement call until we’re able to hear one in person as we were pleasantly surprised by the new turbo engine exhaust not in the 911. Based on what you heard in the video above would you give the exhaust note a thumbs up or a thumbs down?
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Not a fan of all the popping, which makes it sound like it's missing, but the under tones are quite nice and at least it doesn't sound like a Suburu. I give it a thumbs up overall.
I don't like the popping either. Too boy racer. Looks like a great car, but I'll stick to my 911.
Ten Thumbs Up !!! Love the sound, and the back-exhaust rumble ( not "popping") which is a type of back-firing that you only see in high performance engines; totally normal.
I'm a little disappointed as far as sound goes . The car probably runs great. As far as sound, I'll take my NA 2.4 liter 2cam4 POLO in my 912.
It sounds awful!. Like someone coughing
Not bad but I prefer the exhaust note of my 4-cyl turbo Porsche, a 1988 951S with an aftermarket Fabspeed exhaust and a few minor engine tweaks.
???????? nothing quite like the sound of the aircooled engines even in Turbo guise!
Give me my 993 with the Fabspeed any day......even if it does wake the neighbours.
Not quite the Jag F-type but at least some pops and crackles. Quite nice to hear that engine talking back a bit. Wondering if that was PORSCHE Sport Exhaust?
Thumbs down. My 1966 MGB sounded better, especially in race mode, i.e. open exhaust for the track.
Good point Alex. I suspect you were listening to the sport exhaust. Can't imagine the non-sport exhaust sounds close to this one.