<<Yes, the Boxster's engine cannot be seen from the top - it's not *very* easy to see from underneath! The top view gets a look at the top of the engine shroud/cover and little else. Someone once thought some bright person would make a clear cover so people could see a little bit of the engine - a la' F360.>>
The covers over the top of the Boxster's engine can be removed in about five minutes. It's a requirement in PCA Concours. RLE