981
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012- |
| Predecessor | Boxster (987) |
| Engine | 2.7 L flat-6 (195kW) 3.4 L flat-6 (232kW) |
| Transmission | 7-speed PDK 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm (97.4 in) |
| Length | 4,374 mm (172.2 in) |
| Width | 1,801 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,282 mm (50.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,310 kg (2,900 lb) (2.7 manual) |
The third generation Boxster was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012. The new Boxster reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and features new and revised engine and transmission specifications. Together with a new body, the type 981 Boxster features a new chassis; 40 per cent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40mm wider, the rear 18mm wider and the wheelbase extended by 60mm, but all resulting in a small weight reduction of up to 35 kilograms (77 lb) compared to the previous type 987 Boxster.
The standard Boxster is fitted with a new 2.7-litre flat-6 engines, and the Boxster S is fitted with the existing 3.4-litre engine but with revised performance. Both engines are equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox and an optional 7-speed reworked PDK. Both manual and automatic models are available with several technical options including Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and a Sport Chrono Package that includes active transmission mounts, and makes the PDK-equipped model even faster. Porsche claims that the new generation Boxster provides fuel savings of 15% over the outgoing model.
| Year | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | 0–100 km/h (60 mph) | Top speed | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.7L (2706 cc) | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | Manual (6) | 5.8 seconds (5.5) | 264 km/h (164 mph) | 192g/km |
| 2.7L (2706 cc) | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | PDK (7) | 5.7 seconds (5.4) | 262 km/h (163 mph) | 180g/km | |
| 2.7L (2706 cc) Sport Chrono | 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) | 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) | PDK (7) | 5.5 seconds (5.2) | 262 km/h (163 mph) | 180g/km | |
| 3.4L (3436 cc) | 232 kW (315 PS; 311 bhp) | 360 N·m (266 lb·ft) | Manual (6) | 5.1 seconds (4.8) | 279 km/h (173 mph) | 206g/km | |
| 3.4L (3436 cc) | 232 kW (315 PS; 311 bhp) | 360 N·m (266 lb·ft) | PDK (7) | 5.0 seconds (4.7) | 277 km/h (172 mph) | 188g/km | |
| 3.4L (3436 cc) Sport Chrono | 232 kW (315 PS; 311 bhp) | 360 N·m (266 lb·ft) | PDK (7) | 4.8 seconds (4.5) | 277 km/h (172 mph) | 188g/km |
The 2.7 had a drag coefficient of Cd=0.30 and the 3.4 is Cd=0.31.
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