Geneva 2011: 2012 Porsche Boxster S and 911 Black Edition look sinister in Switzerland

As part of Porsche's spread here at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the German automaker is showing both of its new Black Edition cars – murdered-out versions of both the 911 and Boxster. But Porsche has done more than simply paint the cars black. Both models get a host of new standard equipment, and in the case of the Boxster, a slight power upgrade over its standard S variant.

The 911's 3.6-litre flat-six continues to put down 345 horsepower, but the Boxster gets a mind-blowing 10-hp bump over the standard 310-hp 3.4-litre powerplant. Both cars can be had with either manual or PDK dual-clutch transmissions, and fuel economy (12/9 litres per 100 kilometres for the Boxster and 12/8 litres for the 911) is surprisingly good for cars that are presumably this good to drive.

The Boxster S Black Edition will set you back $65,200 US, while the 911 commands $81,300 US, or $91,300 US if you want the wind-in-your-hair Cabriolet experience. See both cars for yourself in the high-res galleries of live shots below.




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