Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster
Production period:	since 1996
Class :	Sports car
Body versions :	Roadster

The Boxster Concept study , which was shown for the first time in 1993. Here as an exhibit in the new Porsche Museum .

The Porsche Boxster is a roadster from Porsche with a boxer engine in a mid-engine arrangement. The prototype was presented at the Detroit Motor Show in early 1993 . The first generation was launched in Germany in August 1996. Since 2005, the Porsche Cayman Coupé, based on the second generation Boxster (Type 987), has also been available with the same engine . Since 2016, both body variants have been marketed as a model 718 with the respective previous name as an addition: Porsche 718 Boxster or Porsche 718 Cayman .

The third (type 981) and since 2016 the fourth (type 982) generation has been on the market since 2012. Due to the high demand for the third generation, production began on September 19, 2012, in addition to the main plant in Stuttgart - Zuffenhausen , in the former Karmann plant in Osnabrück , today's Volkswagen Osnabrück .

Model history

In the early 1990s, Porsche got into a sales and earnings crisis. During this time and the roadster boom that the Mazda MX-5 had started , the decision to develop a mid-engine roadster was made. The result of this development work was the Porsche Boxster, the name of which is a made-up word made up of the first syllable of the word Boxer and the second syllable of the word Roadster . Its design is a reinterpretation of the formal language of old Porsche roadsters such as B. the models 550 Spyder , 718 RS 60 (the design of which was also decisive for the Carrera GT godfather) and the first Porsche, the 356 No. 1 Roadster .

Boxster (type 986)

Type 986
Porsche Boxster (1996-2000)
Production period:	1996-2004
Body versions :	Roadster
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.5–3.2 liters (150–196 kW)
Length:	4315-4320 mm
Width:	1778 mm
Height:	1280-1290 mm
Wheelbase :	2415-2420 mm
Empty weight :	1250-1320 kg

Porsche Boxster of the model year 2004 at the IAA 2003 , with the revised "Fried Egg" headlights for the facelift

The first Porsche Boxster (internal code 986) appeared in 1996 (V program) with a water-cooled 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine with 150 kW (204 hp) and was considered the successor to the classic Porsche 550 "Spyder" from the 1950s. Years. It contained a large number of components from the Porsche 911 ( model 996 ) , which was released a year later , which initially brought with Porsche a lot of criticism due to the lack of differentiation. With a starting price of DM 76,500 (approx. 39,100 euros) it attracted new customers to the brand and started the boom years for Porsche in the mid / late 1990s.

Cockpit view Boxster 986 S

What set the Boxster apart from its competitors when it first appeared was the relatively large amount of space it offered. Thanks to its mid-engine concept, it has a trunk each at the front and rear. The standard electrically operated convertible top is located in a convertible top compartment above the engine; At first it could only be opened and closed when it was stationary. There was criticism for the look of the light units, which took getting used to, and which quickly got the nickname fried egg lights .

In 1997, part of the Boxster production was outsourced to the Finnish company Valmet Automotive , based in Uusikaupunki . In the 2000/2001 financial year (Jan. 31), 23,294 of a total of 28,457 Boxster and Boxster S models were produced in Uusikaupunki. The contract with Valmet initially ran until 2004 and was then extended to 2008 with an option for an extended partnership until 2011. 109,213 first generation Boxsters were produced in Finland from 1997 to 2004. The production locations of the vehicles can be identified from the chassis number: A U (Uusikaupunki) or S (Stuttgart) in front of the following six-digit number indicates the Finnish or German origin.

In 2000, the entry-level Boxster received an engine enlarged to 2.7 liters, which now developed 162 kW (220 hp). Furthermore, the series was supplemented by the Boxster S with a 3.2-liter engine with 185 kW (252 hp), which allowed the Boxster to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds. Even before the model change to the 987, the Boxster underwent a final facelift and an increase in performance thanks to the new Motronic and VarioCam : the Boxster now developed 168 kW (228 hp), the Boxster S 191 kW (260 hp).

In the 2004 model year there was the special anniversary model "50 Years of the 550 Spyder", which was limited to 1953 units, of which 372 vehicles came onto the German market. The anniversary model was exclusively delivered in the GT silver metallic color developed for the Carrera GT , the interior is dominated by leather in the new Cocoa color, which also carries the soft top. As an alternative, anthracite-colored leather and a black hood could be chosen. With 987 technology in some cases, the anniversary model has an output of 195 kW (266 hp) and is specified with an increased top speed of 266 km / h. The basic price of the special model, which is already equipped with extensive extras, was 59,192 euros.

Boxster 986 (2000-2004)

Rear view

Exterior paintwork

In addition to solid colors, there were a number of different metallic finishes.

University:

black (1996-2004)

Guards Red (1996-2004)

glacier white (1996–1998)

pastel yellow (1996–1999)

speed yellow (1996-2004)

Metallic:

black (1996–2002)	ocean blue (1996-2000)	arctic silver (1996-2004)	arena red (1996-2000)	zenith blue (1996-2000)
basalt black (2002-2004)	night blue (1996-2004)	slate (2002-2004)	atlas gray (2002-2004)

Metallic pearl effect:

lapis blue (2001-2004)

seal gray (2001-2004)

jungle green (2000–2002)

ocean jade (1996–1998)

Metallic special color:

GT-silver (2004)

The Boxster special model "50 Years of the 550 Spyder" was offered exclusively in the color GT silver metallic.

Boxster (type 987)

Type 987
Porsche Boxster (2004-2009)
Production period:	2004–2012
Body versions :	Roadster
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.7-3.4 liters (176-235 kW)
Length:	4329-4342 mm
Width:	1801 mm
Height:	1292-1294 mm
Wheelbase :	2415 mm
Empty weight :	1295-1395 kg

The successor to the Porsche 986 was introduced on November 27, 2004. This Boxster (internal code 987) is externally almost identical to the previous model. The headlights, which were often criticized for their shape on the previous model, had been redesigned and adapted to the Porsche 911. This makes the car appear more powerful and its appearance harmonizes more with the larger Porsche model. The interior with a new steering wheel, a modified center console and other door panels has also been redesigned. The electric convertible top can now be opened and closed at speeds of up to 50 km / h. A sport design package is available for both Boxster models.

In keeping with tradition, the new model had increased its output and offered 176 kW (240 PS) or 206 kW (280 PS) for the Boxster S when it was launched.

For the 2007 model year (from mid-2006), the more powerful engines with 180 kW (245 PS) or 217 kW (295 PS) from the Cayman / Cayman S were also incorporated into the Boxster / Boxster S. That same year, the limited edition of 1,960 copies special model appeared "RS 60 Spyder" whose design at the at hill climb very successful race car 718 RS 60 Spyder recalled. The Boxster RS ​​60 Spyder has the 3.4-liter six-cylinder of the Boxster S. A modified exhaust system, consisting of a sports exhaust system in conjunction with a twin tailpipe, increases the output to 223 kW (303 hp). The top speed is 274 km / h and the sprint from 0-100 km / h can be achieved in 5.4 seconds. The biggest changes are in the cockpit, Carrera red leather, stainless steel door sills, a new gear lever, "RS 60 Spyder" embossing on the center panels of the sports seats and the door panel mirrors, as well as on the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever and redesigned combination displays. The also standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), an electronic system for adjusting the shock absorbers, ensures sporty and comfortable driving behavior.

The model year 2009 (from February 2009) is characterized by new engines with an electronically demand-controlled oil pump, slightly larger displacement and more power; The weaker model also has the larger brake discs of the Boxster S at the front, although only the Boxster S, like the 911, is now powered by a DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) engine with direct fuel injection . The Boxster S has 4 mm thicker rear brake discs and red brake calipers instead of black. The 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which has been offered in the 911 model since July 2008, replaces the previously offered 5-speed Tiptronic.

The Boxster Spyder was first shown at the LA Auto Show in December 2009. It is based on the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder from 1955. The Spyder has a 3.4-liter six-cylinder with 235 kW (320 hp) and accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds with a manual transmission. It weighs 1275 kg the lightest model of the brand and the top speed of the Spyder is 267 km / h. Instead of an electric hood, there is a manually assembled 2-part hood that the Spyder stows under a long hood with two hoods. Other changes to the normal Boxster are a lower center of gravity, various changes to reduce weight (such as simple loops instead of handles in the doors) and a completely new sports suspension. The Boxster Spyder was built only 1,667 times until 2011.

Concept vehicle "Boxster E" (2011)

Since the beginning of 2011, Porsche has been testing a total of three research vehicles based on the Boxster with a purely electric drive (“Boxster E”) as part of the “Model Region Electromobility Region Stuttgart” project .

Exterior paintwork

In addition to four free plain paints, there is a range of different, optional metallic paints.

Series:

black (2004–2012)

Guards Red (2004–2012)

Carrara white (2004–2012)

speed yellow (2004–2012)

Metallic:

basalt black (2004–2012)

aqua blue (2004–2012)

platinum silver (2004–2012)

macadamia (2004–2012)

meteor gray (2004–2012)

dark blue (2004–2012)

Metallic special color:

GT silver (2004–2012)

Porsche racing green (2004–2012)

cream white (2004–2012)

ruby red (2004–2012)

amethyst (2004–2012)

The Boxster Spyder is only available in black, guards red, carrara white, basalt black metallic, aqua blue metallic, platinum silver metallic and cream white.

photos

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  Boxster Type 987 (2004-2009)

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  Boxster Type 987 (2009-2012)

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  Boxster 987 "inner workings"

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  The special model "RS 60 Spyder" limited to 1960 copies

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  Glance into the Carrera red cockpit

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  Side view "RS 60 Spyder" (2008)

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  Rear view of the "RS 60 Spyder"

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  Rear view of the Spyder (2009–2012)

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  Spyder cockpit

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  Porsche Design Edition 2 Boxster S (2009)

Boxster (type 981)

Type 981
Porsche Boxster
Production period:	2012-2016
Body versions :	Roadster
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 2.7-3.4 liters (195-276 kW)
Length:	4374 mm
Width:	1801 mm
Height:	1281-1282 mm
Wheelbase :	2475 mm
Empty weight :	1310-1395 kg

981 Boxster GTS

981 Boxster

After four years of development, the third generation of the Porsche Boxster was introduced in Germany on April 14, 2012. The price of the new model starts at 49,243.00 euros, for the Porsche Boxster S it is at least 60,191.00 euros. The new aluminum hybrid shell with 55 kilograms less weight and 60 millimeters more wheelbase as well as a newly designed chassis mean even more sportiness. Despite around 7 kW more power, the 981 model consumes around ten percent less fuel, which in addition to weight reduction is also achieved with a standard start-stop system and electromechanical instead of the old hydraulic steering.

The most striking design elements are the side indentations in the doors and the wind deflector at the rear that extends into the rear lights. The line of the fabric soft top has become more flowing so that it no longer looks so attached. As in the Panamera and 911, the side mirrors are now attached to the doors instead of the triangular windows. The center console has also been adapted to these models and is based on the design of the Carrera GT. The interior space and, above all, the adjustment range of the seats has grown and now offers space for people over 1.90 m in length. Compared to its predecessor, the electric convertible top opens three seconds faster in nine seconds at a speed of up to 50 km / h.

Exterior paintwork

In addition to five free plain paints, there are a number of different, optional metallic paints. With the special model GTS in MY 2015, the "carmine red" is added.

Series:

black (since 2012)

Guards Red (since 2012)

Carrara White (2012)

white (since 2012)

racing yellow (since 2012)

Metallic:

basalt black (since 2012)	platinum silver (2012)	dark blue (since 2012)	aqua blue (2012)	mahogany (since 2012)
anthracite brown (since 2012)	rhodium silver (since 2013)	agate gray (since 2012)	sapphire blue (since 2013)	amaranth red (since 2013)

Metallic special color:

GT silver (since 2012)

cognac (since 2012)

limegold (since 2012)

718 Boxster (type 982)

Type 982
Porsche 718 Boxster S.
Production period:	since 2016
Body versions :	Roadster
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.0-4.0 liters (220-309 kW)
Length:	4379-4430 mm
Width:	1801 mm
Height:	1258-1281 mm
Wheelbase :	2475-2484 mm
Empty weight :	1335-1420 kg

In 2016, the Porsche Boxster (facelift of the 981 with the new series designation 982) was given the 718 suffix. Since then, it has been powered by a four-cylinder boxer with turbocharger instead of a six-cylinder boxer engine without supercharging.

The displacement drops in the basic variant from 2.7 l to 2.0 l and in the S variant from 3.4 l to 2.5 l. The charging leads to an increase in performance. This increases to 220 kW (300 PS) in the basic variant and to 257 kW (350 PS) in the S variant.

Depending on the variant, fuel consumption drops by around 0.9–1.0 l / 100 km. The models are also available with the new LED headlights.

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  Rear view

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  View into the trunk of a 718 GTS

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  Cockpit view

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  Porsche 718 Boxster T

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  Porsche 718 Boxster T

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  Porsche 718 Boxster GTS

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  Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder

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  Rear view

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  Cockpit view

Technical specifications

The Porsche Boxster is offered in three versions - as Boxster, Boxster S and later as Boxster GTS.

986 Boxster

	Boxster			Boxster S		Boxster S anniversary model "50 years of 550 Spyder"
Construction period:	up to Mj. 1999	Mj. 2000 to 2002	from Mj. 2003	Mj. 2000 to 2002	from Mj. 2003	Spring 2004
Engine:	6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) as a mid-engine
Displacement:	2480 cc	2687 cc		3179 cc
Bore × stroke:	85.5 x 72.0 mm	85.5 x 78.0 mm		93.0 x 78.0 mm
power at 1 / min:	150 kW (204 PS) / 6000	162 kW (220 PS) / 6400	168 kW (228 PS) / 6300	185 kW (252 PS) / 6250	191 kW (260 PS) / 6200	195 kW (265 PS) / 6200
Max. Torque at 1 / min:	245 Nm / 4500	260 Nm / 4750	260 Nm / 4700	305 Nm / 4500	310 Nm / 4600	310 Nm / 4600
Compression:	11.0: 1
Valve control:	4-valve technology, 2 camshafts per cylinder bank from MY. 2003 with VarioCam inlet camshaft adjustment Automatic valve clearance compensation ( hydraulic valve lifters )
Cooling:	Water cooling
Transmission:	5-speed manual transmission			6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox optional:	5-speed Tiptronic S.
Drive:	Rear wheel drive
Brakes:	internally ventilated disc brakes, ABS
Front and rear suspension:	MacPherson struts, wishbones, stabilizer
Body:	Self-supporting steel body with retractable rear spoiler
Track width front / rear:	1465/1528 mm			1455/1508 mm	1455/1514 mm
Dimensions L × W × H:	4329 × 1801 × 1295 mm					4320 × 1780 × 1280 mm
Wheelbase :	2415 mm
Tires rim:	VA: 205/55 ZR 16 on 6J × 16 HA: 225/50 ZR 16 on 7J × 16			Front: 205/50 ZR 17 on 7J × 17 rear: 255/40 ZR 17 on 8,5J × 17
Empty weight : (DIN)	1250 kg	1260 kg	1275 kg	1295 kg	1320 kg	1320 kg
Top speed (with Tiptronic S):	240 km / h	250 km / h (245 km / h)	253 km / h (248 km / h)	260 km / h (255 km / h)	264 km / h (258 km / h)	266 km / h (260 km / h)
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h in (with Tiptronic S):	6.9 s (7.6 s)	6.6 s (7.4 s)	6.4 s (7.3 s)	5.9 s (6.5 s)	5.7 s (6.4 s)	5.7 s (6.4 s)
Fuel consumption liters / 100 km: (with Tiptronic S):	9.7	9.9 (10.9)	9.7 (10.7)	10.7 (11.3)	10.5 (11.1)	(11.1)

987 Boxster

	Boxster			Boxster S
Construction period:	up to Mj. 2006	from Mj. 2007	from Mj. 2009	up to Mj. 2006	from Mj. 2007	from Mj. 2009
Engine:	6-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) as a mid-engine
Lubrication:	Integrated dry sump lubrication : oil reservoir in the engine, 2 return pumps, one pressure pump		As before, but 4 return pumps and an electronically controlled pressure pump	Integrated dry sump lubrication : oil reservoir in the engine, 2 return pumps, one pressure pump		As before, but 4 return pumps and an electronically controlled pressure pump
Displacement:	2687 cc		2893 cc	3179 cc	3387 cc	3436 cc
Bore × stroke:	85.5 x 78.0 mm		89.0 x 77.5 mm	93.0 x 78.0 mm	96.0 x 78.0 mm	97.0 x 77.5 mm
power at 1 / min:	176 kW (240 PS) / 6400	180 kW (245 PS) / 6500	188 kW (255 PS) / 6400	206 kW (280 PS) / 6200	217 kW (295 PS) / 6250	228 kW (310 PS) / 6400
Max. Torque at 1 / min:	270 Nm / 4700	273 Nm / 4600-6000	290 Nm / 4400-6000	320 Nm / 4700	340 Nm / 4400-6000	360 Nm / 4400-5500
Compression:	11.0: 1	11.3: 1	11.5: 1	11.0: 1	11.1: 1	12.5: 1
Valve control:	4-valve technology, 2 camshafts per cylinder bank Inlet camshaft adjustment with valve lift control by VarioCam Plus Automatic valve clearance compensation ( hydraulic valve lifters )
Cooling:	Liquid cooling
Transmission:	5-speed manual transmission (with sports package: 6-speed)		6-speed manual transmission	6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox optional:	5-speed Tiptronic S.		7-speed PDK	5-speed Tiptronic S.		7-speed PDK
Drive:	Rear wheel drive
Brakes:	internally ventilated disc brakes, ABS
Front and rear suspension:	MacPherson struts, wishbones, stabilizer
Body:	Self-supporting steel body with retractable rear spoiler; Tank capacity: 64 liters
Dimensions L × W × H:	4329 × 1801 × 1295 mm		4342 × 1801 × 1292 mm	4329 × 1801 × 1295 mm		4342 × 1801 × 1292 mm
Wheelbase :	2415 mm
Turning circle:	11.1 m
Tires rim:	Front: 205/55 ZR 17 on 6.5 J × 17 rear: 235/50 ZR 17 on 8 J × 17		Front: 205/55 ZR 17 on 7 J × 17 rear: 235/50 ZR 17 on 8.5 J × 17	Front: 235/40 ZR 18 on 8 J × 18 rear: 265/40 ZR 18 on 9 J × 18		Front: 235/40 ZR 18 on 8 J × 18 rear: 265/40 ZR 18 on 9 J × 18
Empty weight : 1	1295 kg / 1355 kg (DIN) 1370 kg / 1430 kg (EG)	1305 kg / 1365 kg (DIN) 1380 kg / 1440 kg (EG)	1335 kg / 1365 kg (DIN) 1410 kg / 1440 kg (EG)	1345 kg / 1385 kg (DIN) 1420 kg / 1460 kg (EG)	1355 kg / 1395 kg (DIN) 1430 kg / 1470 kg (EG)	1355 kg / 1380 kg (DIN) 1430 kg / 1455 kg (EG)
Top speed (with Tiptronic S / PDK):	256 km / h (250 km / h)	258 km / h (251 km / h)	263 km / h (261 km / h)	268 km / h (260 km / h)	272 km / h (264 km / h)	274 km / h (272 km / h)
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h in (with Tiptronic S / PDK):	6.2 s (7.1 s)	6.1 s (7.0 s)	5.9 s (5.8 s)	5.5 s (6.3 s)	5.4 s (6.1 s)	5.2 s (5.0 s)
Fuel consumption liters / 100 km (with Tiptronic S / PDK):	9.6 (10.5)	9.3 (10.1)	9.4 (9.1)	10.4 (11.0)	10.6 (11.0)	9.8 (9.4)
CO 2 emissions g / km (with Tiptronic S / PDK):	229 (250)	222 (242)	221 (214)	248 (262)	254 (262)	230 (221)
1According to the EC standard, the curb weight applies to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional extras add value. The figure quoted includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.

981 Boxster

	Boxster	Boxster S	Boxster GTS	Boxster Spyder
Construction period:	from Mj. 2012		from Mj. 2014	from Mj. 2015
Engine:	Six-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) as a mid-engine
Lubrication:	Integrated dry sump lubrication : oil reservoir in the engine, 2 return pumps, one pressure pump	As before, but 4 return pumps and an electronically controlled pressure pump
Displacement:	2706 cc	3436 cc		3800 cc
Bore × stroke:		97.0 x 77.5 mm		102.0 x 77.5 mm
Performance at 1 / min:	195 kW (265 PS) / 6700	232 kW (315 PS) / 6700	243 kW (330 PS) / 6700	276 kW (375 PS) / 6700
Max. Torque at 1 / min:	280 Nm / 4500-6500	360 Nm / 4500-5800	370 Nm / 4500-5800	420 Nm / 4750-6000
Compression:	12.5: 1
Valve control:	4-valve technology, 2 camshafts per cylinder bank Inlet camshaft adjustment with valve lift control by VarioCam Plus Automatic valve clearance compensation ( hydraulic valve lifters )
Cooling:	Liquid cooling
Transmission:	6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox optional:	7-speed PDK			-
Drive:	Rear wheel drive
Brakes:	internally ventilated disc brakes, ABS
Wheel suspension v + h:	MacPherson struts, wishbones, stabilizer
Body:	Self-supporting steel body with retractable rear spoiler Tank capacity: 64 liters			Self-supporting steel body with retractable rear spoiler. Tank capacity: 54 liters
Dimensions L × W × H:	4374 × 1801 × 1282 mm	4374 × 1801 × 1281 mm	4404 × 1801 × 1273 mm	4414 × 1801 × 1262 mm
Wheelbase :	2475 mm
Turning circle:	10.98 m
Tires rim:	FA: 235/45 ZR 18 on 8J × 18 ET 57 RA: 265/45 ZR 18 on 9J × 18 ET 47	FA: 235/40 ZR 19 on 8J × 19 ET 57 RA: 265/40 ZR 19 on 9,5J × 19 ET 45	FA: 235/35 ZR 20 on 8J × 20 ET 57 RA: 265/35 ZR 20 on 9,5J × 20 ET45	FA: 235/35 ZR 20 on 8.5J × 20 ET 57 RA : 265/35 ZR 20 on 10.5J × 20 ET 47
Empty weight :	1330 kg / 1360 kg (DIN) 1405 kg / 1435 kg (EG)	1340 kg / 1370 kg (DIN) 1415 kg / 1445 kg (EG)	1345 kg / 1375 kg (DIN) 1420 kg / 1450 kg (EG)	1315 kg (DIN) 1390 kg (EG)
Top speed:	264 km / h PDK: 262 km / h	279 km / h PDK: 277 km / h	281 km / h PDK: 279 km / h	290 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h:	5.8 s PDK: 5.7 s	5.1 s PDK: 5.0 s PDK + Sport Chrono: 4.8 s	5.0 s PDK: 4.9 s	4.5 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km:	8.4 l PDK: 7.9 l	9.0 l PDK: 8.2 l	9.0 l PDK: 8.2 l	9.9 l
CO 2 emissions g / km:	195 PDK: 183	211 PDK: 190	211 PDK: 190	230

982 Boxster

718 Boxster GTS

Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (2017)

	718 Boxster	718 Boxster T	718 Boxster S.	718 Boxster GTS	718 Boxster GTS 4.0	718 Boxster Spyder
Construction period:	from Mj. 2016	from Mj. 2019	from Mj. 2016	from Mj. 2017 to 2020	from Mj. 2020	from Mj. 2019
Engine:	Four-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) as a mid-engine				Six-cylinder boxer engine (four-stroke) as a mid-engine
Engine charging:	turbocharger		Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG)		-
Displacement:	1988 cc		2497 cc		3996 cc
Performance at 1 / min:	220 kW (300 PS) / 6500	220 kW (300 PS) / 7500	257 kW (350 PS) / 6500	269 ​​kW (365 PS) / 6500	294 kW (400 PS) / 7000	309 kW (420 hp) / 7600
Max. Torque at 1 / min:	380 Nm / 1950-4500	380 Nm / 2150-4500	420 Nm / 2100-4500	420 Nm / 1900–5500 PDK: 430 Nm / 2100–5000	420 Nm / 5000-6500	420 Nm / 5000-6800
Compression:	9.5: 1				12.5: 1
Transmission:	6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox optional:	7-speed PDK				-
Drive:	Rear wheel drive
Brakes:	internally ventilated disc brakes, ABS
Dimensions L × W × H:	4379 × 1801 × 1281 mm	4379 × 1801 × 1262 mm	4379 × 1801 × 1280 mm	4379 × 1801 × 1272 mm	4405 × 1801 × 1276 mm	4430 × 1801 × 1258 mm
Wheelbase :	2475 mm					2484 mm
Turning circle:	11.00 m
Tires rim:	FA: 235/45 ZR 18 on 8 J × 18 RA: 265/45 ZR 18 on 9.5 J × 18	Front: 235/35 ZR 20 on 8 J x 20 rear: 265/35 ZR 20 on 10 J x 20	Front: 235/40 ZR 19 on 8 J × 19 rear: 265/40 ZR 19 on 10 J × 19	Front: 235/35 ZR 20 on 8 J × 20 rear: 265/35 ZR 20 on 10 J × 20	FA: 235/35 ZR 20 on 8.5 J × 20 RA: 265/35 ZR 20 on 10.5 J × 20	Front: 245/35 ZR 20 on 8.5 J × 20 rear : 295/30 ZR 20 on 11 J × 20
Empty weight :	1335 kg (DIN) 1410 kg (EG)	1350 kg (DIN) 1425 kg (EG)	1355 kg (DIN) 1430 kg (EG)	1375 kg (DIN) 1450 kg (EG)	1405 kg (DIN) 1480 kg (EG)	1420 kg (DIN) 1495 kg (EG)
Top speed:	275 km / h		285 km / h	290 km / h	293 km / h	301 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h:	5.1 s PDK: 4.7-4.5 s	5.1 s PDK: 4.9-4.7 s	4.6 s PDK: 4.4-4.2 s	4.6 s PDK: 4.3-4.1 s	4.5 s	4.4 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km:	8.1 l PDK: 7.9 l	8.2 PDK: 7.9 l	9.2 l PDK: 8.5 l		10.8 l	10.9 l
CO 2 emissions g / km:	186 PDK: 180	187 PDK: 181	210 PDK: 194	210 PDK: 195	246	249

Sales and production figures

Half year	Sales (vehicles)	Total production (vehicles)
1995/1996	19th	82
1996/1997	15,876	15,902
1997/1998	18,817	18,887
1998/1999	20,892	22,063
1999/2000	25,747	25,865
2000/2001	27,865	28,457
2001/2002	21,897	21,989
2002/2003	18,411	18,788
2003/2004	12,988	13,462
2004/2005	18.009	20,321
2005/2006	27,906	30,680
2006/2007	26,146	26,712
2007/2008	21,747	22,356
2008/2009	13,140	14,403
2009/2010	11,717	12,255
2010 complete	12,348	12,061
2011	11,280	12.207
2012	11,740	13,316
2013	14,730	15,229

Graphical representation of the Boxster development

Porsche Boxster road vehicle history from 1996 to today

model

power

1990s

2000s

2010s

0

1

2

3

4th

5

6th

7th

8th

9

0

1

2

3

4th

5

6th

7th

8th

9

0

1

2

3

4th

5

6th

7th

8th

9

986

Boxster

150 kW / 204 PS

162 kW / 220 PS

166 kW / 228 PS

Boxster S

185 kW / 252 PS

191 kW / 260 PS

987

Boxster

176 kW / 240 PS

180 kW / 245 PS

188 kW / 255 PS

Boxster S

206 kW / 280 PS

215 kW / 295 PS

228 kW / 310 PS

981

Boxster

195 kW / 265 PS

Boxster S

232 kW / 315 PS

Boxster GTS

243 kW / 330 PS

Boxster Spyder

276 kW / 375 PS

982

718 Boxster

220 kW / 300 PS

718 Boxster T

220 kW / 300 PS

718 Boxster S.

257 kW / 350 PS

718 Boxster GTS

269 ​​kW / 365 PS

718 Boxster Spyder

309 kW / 420 PS

literature

• Jörg Austen: Porsche type compass. Sports car since 1948. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2007, ISBN 978-3-613-02710-7
• Clauspeter Becker, Jürgen Lewandowski, Herbert Völker: Porsche Boxster. Delius Klasing Verlag, Bielefeld 2000, ISBN 3-7688-1157-3 .
• Marc Bongers: Porsche. Series vehicles and sports cars since 1948. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2004, ISBN 3-613-02388-1 .
• Elmar Brümmer; Jutta Deiss; Reiner Schloz: Porsche Boxster fantasies. Delius Klasing Verlag, Bielefeld 2005, ISBN 3-7688-1654-0 .

Web links

Commons : Porsche Boxster  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Boxster and Boxster S on the Porsche website
• Spiegel Online: PORSCHE BOXSTER It doesn't get cheaper
• The revised Boxster (MY 2007) on www.Classicdriver.de
• Porsche 718 Boxster: four instead of six cylinders

Individual evidence

1. ↑ First Porsche Boxster rolls off the assembly line at Volkswagen Osnabrück . In: VW AG . September 19, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved on September 19, 2012.
2. ↑ Porsche starts practical tests with electric box stars. Dr. Ing. H. c. F. Porsche AG , February 10, 2011, accessed on November 28, 2011 . 
3. ↑ Porsche Boxster E: Rapid electricity guzzler. Spiegel Online , May 9, 2011, accessed November 28, 2011 . 
4. ↑ official site Porsche Boxster: price, pictures and technical data. From: www.porsche.com/germany/ , January 19, 2012, accessed on January 19, 2012 . 
5. ↑ Porsche website for the 718 on February 7, 2016
6. ↑ Christoph M. Schwarzer: Porsche 718 Boxster: four instead of six cylinders. In: heise.de. January 27, 2016, accessed June 18, 2020 . 
7. ↑ Porsche tire approvals for current models. Porsche AG, January 2017, accessed on July 18, 2017 (German).