Is the Porsche 981 Boxster the Ultimate Alps & Canyon Car? | Col de Turini + Red Rock Road D2202
Is the 2015 Porsche 981 Boxster S the perfect car for conquering the mountain passes and canyons of the French Alps? I set out to find out — starting in Nice, I drove one of the most thrilling routes in southern France, chasing curves, elevation, and springtime scenery in this mid-engine Porsche roadster. My journey began with the legendary Col de Turini, famed for its Monte Carlo Rally history. From there, I connected to the twisty and scenic D68, a driver’s delight with endless switchbacks. Next came the jaw-dropping Red Rock Road (D2202), a surreal drive through the deep red gorges of the Gorges de Daluis. Finally, I climbed the breathtaking Col de la Cayolle, one of the highest passes in the region, before descending into the alpine village of Barcelonnette. With the 981 Boxster’s flat-six howl, razor-sharp handling, and top-down freedom, this drive was about more than roads — it was about finding the soul of a true driver’s car. Is this the ultimate Porsche for exploring Europe’s best roads? Watch now and decide for yourself. See also Harrys Garage road trip through France suggestions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS7ghi3iExo 👇 Drop a comment with your favourite driving road! #Porsche981 #Boxster981 #PorscheBoxster #PorscheDrive #ColDeTurini #D68 #D2202 #ColDeLaCayolle #FrenchAlpsDrive #MountainPassDriving #RedRockRoad #GorgesDeDaluis #AlpineRoadTrip #PorscheLife #FlatSix #MidEngineMagic #CanyonCarving #DrivingHeaven #TopDownDriving #PorschePerformance #UltimateDrivingRoads #DriversCar #SpringDrive #PetrolheadParadise #RoadTripEurope #PorscheRoadTrip #MountainDriving Wonderland by Josh Oliver, https://t.lickd.co/vnwkyP8Enra License ID: weqQaOR8qRy Go Hard by Barrie Gledden, Steve Dymond, Jason Pedder, Jason Leggett, https://t.lickd.co/0BrooZJ3rYX License ID: aeQDN7ZGlzV Digital Drive by Jeff Dale, Gavin Harrison, Tim Reilly, https://t.lickd.co/LmMzj4kKRMw License ID: neXd48aPXL3 Towards The Edge by Paul Mottram, https://t.lickd.co/zY6QQzXK6lV License ID: 4XKwGvBmKMD Overview by Terry Devine-King, https://t.lickd.co/3wlM4L9N0ZD License ID: jko3pMLgr6g
About Porsche 981
The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Boxster/Cayman (second generation Cayman) models built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012. The 981 reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and features revised engine and transmission specifications. The chassis had been revised: it is 40 percent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40 mm (1.6 ...
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