The A to Z of Porsche
You are here:
Directory | Porsche | Porsche Boxter built in Valmet
Porsche Boxter built in Valmet
By Andrew Kelly
In 1998, Porsche realized that if they wanted to sell more Boxsters,
they needed to produce more cars. To do so, they contracted with
a plant in Finland called Valmet because the plant in Zuffenhausen
couldn’t handle the increased production.
The initial plan was for Boxster to be produced in Finland for only two
years. Everybody thought that by that time the demand in Zuffenhausen
would decrease so that plant could handle all production. But the
Boxster demand remains high, and so does the one for 996, so
against all expectations the plant will remain busy for the foreseeable
future. Zuffenhausen can assemble 30,000 cars per year, so the only
way the Boxster would be moved entirely to Finland is if Porsche could
sell the better part of that many 996s. In the short term, that isn’t likely to
happen though. Most of the cars destined for North America are built
in Valmet.
Now it became impossible to specify where a car was built. Even ordering
Tourist Delivery doesn't force a Stuttgart build. Apparently some cars
are shipped from Finland to Stuttgart for Tourist Delivery.
Author Details:
Andrew Kelly, copywriter for various websites including, Porsche Info a subsection of Tartan Gems a growing information portal, The A to Z of, an ambitious project to cover various subjects plus a great many other sites.
NOTE: This article may be reproduced ONLY if the author details and links remain in place.
Related Porsche Articles:
Porsche
Porsche History
Porsche And Formula One
Porsche Vs Ferrari
Porsche 911 Highlights
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche 914
Porsche Boxter
Porsche Boxter Valmet
Porsche 968
Porsche 550 Spyder
Porsche 365
Porsche 64
Porsche Cayman
Porsche Turbo
Porsche Carrera
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne Interior
Porsche Cayenne Engine
Porsche 977 Bodyshell
Porsche Panamera
Porsche Approved
Porsche Checking Fluids
Porsche Floor Mats
Porsche
Directory | Porsche |