Get in, buckle up, start the ignition – on the left, of course – and pull away. These, in short, ought to be the driver’s main tasks. From this perspective, operating an electric roof at the push of a button seems superfluous. No need for one, then. The result is a weight saving of 46 lbs., an achievement for which we recently congratulated our engineers in an advertisement.

The approach of our designers, something that makes the Boxster Spyder even more distinctive, is reflected in the two-piece combination of canvas top and weather protector. No sophisticated electronics, no control motors, less weight.

In other words, it’s a top that protects you from the sun with the windows down, giving you an authentic sense of openair driving. The weather protector in combination with windows closed, enables you to continue to enjoy the pure roadster experience to the full even on those inclement days. Nothing more, nothing less. Yet it is fundamental to the appearance of the Boxster Spyder despite, or perhaps precisely because of, its simplicity.

With the top closed, the vehicle has a top track speed of 124 mph. Although the Boxster Spyder is not compatible with automatic car washes, what true athlete would prefer a warm shower to the open air?