2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER S Information Manual

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Exhaust system.
The exhaust system – with t win
tailpipes on the Boxster S – is
made of stainless steel. Until it
converges in the connecting tube,
the exhaust gas is channelled
through t wo separate tracts and,
thanks to separate exhaust gas cleaning systems, the exhaust
gas can flow more freely – for
increased power and torque.
The stereo lambda control

circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, four
corresponding oxygen sensors regulate the composition of the
exhaust gas and monitor the con
-
version of pollutants in the cata -
ly tic converters.
A sports exhaust system – for a
more resonant sound – is avail -
able as an option for each of the
Boxster models.
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Servicing.
Every Porsche is designed with
durabilit y in mind. On the Boxster
models, this is reflected in the
lengthy service intervals. The alternator, power steering
pump and the air- conditioning
compressor are all driven by a
single self-adjusting belt. The
drive chains on the camshafts
and intermediate shaf ts do not
normally require servicing. With the sole exception of the
spark plugs, the ignition system
is also maintenance-free.
So your Boxster remains where
it belongs for as long as possible:
on the road.
Boxster S exhaust system
Boxster S twin tailpipe
Boxster tailpipe

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3
7
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6. Resonance intake system
7. Coolant expansion tank
8. Electronic throttle valve
9. Connecting pipe

10. Rear silencer
11. Attenuation pipe 12. Oil filler pipe
13. Air filter pipe

1. Radiator module
2. Brake force amplifier
3. Selector/gear lever
4. PASM damper
5. 6-speed manual or
7-speed PDK
Boxster S
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The optional Porsche Doppel-
kupplung (PDK), with both man -
ual gearshift and an automatic
mode, enables smooth gear
changes with no interruption in
the flow of power. This results

in significantly faster acceleration
and lower fuel consumption, without having to sacrifice the
ease of automatic transmission.
In total, PDK has seven gears at
its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a
sports ratio and top speed is
reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear
has a long ratio and helps to

For people who have no time to spare.
Even when changing gear.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
reduce fuel consumption even
f u rt h e r.
PDK is essentially t wo half gear-
boxes in one and thus requires
t wo clutches – designed as a
double wet clutch transmission.
This double clutch provides an
alternating, non-positive connec -
tion bet ween the t wo half gear -
boxes and the engine by means
of t wo separate input shafts
(input shaft 1 is nested inside the
hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the
engine is only ever transmit ted
through one half gearbox and
one clutch at a time, while the
next gear is preselected in the second half gearbox. During a
gear change, therefore, a con
-
ventional shif t no longer takes
place. Instead, one clutch simply
opens and the other closes at
the same time. Gear changes
can therefore take place within
milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half
gearbox, which contains the odd
gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse.
Clutch 2 controls the second,
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which contains the even gears
(2, 4, 6).
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
in detail.
The crankshaf t transmits engine
torque to the dual-mass fly wheel
which is then channelled through
the clutch housing and onto the
multi-plate clutches, or to be more
precise, the outer disc carrier.
4
6
2
1
R
7 3
5
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
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Under oil pressure, clutch 1
closes and forms a frictional
connection with input shaf t 1.
The torque is now transmit ted
through the first half gearbox
– and then the dif ferential – to
the rear axle. At this stage,
PDK has already preselected
the next gear in the second
half gearbox. Engine torque
is already acting on the other
outer disc carrier and, in
response to a gear change
signal, the overlap shift is initi -
ated, i.e. as clutch 1 opens,

clutch 2 closes. The non-positive
connection with input shaft 2
is
established, and power is
trans
mit ted to the wheels.
The gear which is engaged is
displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Depending on the gearshift
programme, the gear change
is optimised for comfort or for
sport y handling and takes place
in a mat ter of milliseconds.

The advantage over a fully manual
transmission is the considerably
faster rate of acceleration for the
same rate of fuel consumption.
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The advantage over a fully auto -
matic transmission
is the per -
ceptible increase in driving
dynamics – with a similar level of
comfort, and a distinct reduction
in fuel consumption.
The com -
pact dimensions of the gearbox
reduce rotational
masses which
means a more direct engine
response, and the system is
more lightweight.
PDK function diagram
This, along with the long-ratio
7th gear, helps to achieve
reduced fuel consumption and
emission figures comparable with
those of a manual gearbox.
With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, PDK is enhanced by
the
‘Launch Control’ and ‘motor-
sport- derived gearshif t strategy’
functions (p. 57). In essence, PDK combines sport
i
-
ness with efficiency and comfort.

What does all this mean for you?
Uninterrupted driving pleasure.
Multi-plate clutch 1
Multi-plate clutch 2
Semi -gearbox 2
(2nd, 4th, 6th gear)
Rear semi-gearbox 1
(1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, R gear)
Differential
Motor
Rear wheel
Rear wheel
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Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift switches.
In conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the standard three-spoke sports
steering wheel features t wo
ergonomic switches. One press
with the thumb and the PDK
shif ts up. One pull with the index
finger and the PDK shif ts down.
Either the right or left hand can
be used.
When combined with the optional
Sport Chrono Packages (p. 56),
an additional display is located
above the airbag module telling you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control func
-
tions are activated.
Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift paddles.
If you wish, you can now change
gear motorsport-st yle. The
paddles are made from a strong
alloy and are ergonomically
located behind the steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle
and the PDK shif ts up. Pull the
left-hand paddle and the PDK
shifts down.
Visually, the steering wheel is
distinguished by its distinctive,
high - qualit y t win -spoke design
and silver-coloured galvanised
spoke cover. The airbag module
is finished in the same colour
as the steering wheel rim.
Displays in the left and right-
hand steering wheel spokes tell
you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control func -
tions are activated. Another

feature reminiscent of the world
of motorsport is the top centre
marking on the steering wheel
rim.
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Gear selector for PDK.
The gear selector for PDK im-
presses not only with its unique
design, but above all with its
superior functionality enabling
you to change gear manually.

Press forwards to shift up, pull
backwards to shift down. Even if
the gear selector is set to auto -
matic mode, you can still change
gear manually using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
Fit ted as standard is a six-speed
manual gearbox which is per -
fectly matched to the character -
istics of the engine. The shif t
throw is short and precise, the
tuning is sport y – as befits the
character of the Boxster models.
The dual-mass fly wheel mini -
mises engine noise and the con -
trol cable mechanism prevents
vibrations from being transmit ted
to the gear lever.
Three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift switches Three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles Gear selector for PDKGear lever for six-speed gearbox
Hill-start assist.
Standard for manual and Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmis-
sions it assists the driver in
making a comfortable, smooth
and roll-free start on an incline.
The system detects you have
braked to a halt on an incline.

Provided a gear is engaged, the
brake pressure is maintained
approximately t wo seconds once
the footbrake is released. The
vehicle is therefore temporarily
prevented from rolling backwards.
Brake pressure is reduced if
sufficient revs have been gener -
ated depressing the accelerator
pedal (for manual transmission,
the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed and the clutch engaged).

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Chassis
Having inner fire is one thing.
Being able to transfer it to the
right place is another. Unbridled
energy must be correctly
channelled.

The Boxster chassis is tuned
for high performance,
transferring power to precisely
where it belongs: the road.
The result is powerful dynamics.
Excellent agility. Pure driving
pleasure. And outstanding road-
holding.
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Boxster and Boxster S
Suspension.
The suspension of the Boxster
models has been tuned to match
the high performance of the
engines.
Light weight coil- over McPherson
struts are combined with lateral
control arms to ensure excellent
driving dynamics and safet y on
all road surfaces. The axle kine-matics are designed for high
performance, as is the generous
wheel track. Light weight con
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struction throughout keeps the
overall weight and unsprung
masses low, with almost all mov -
ing parts made from aluminium.
The mid-engine design, in com -
bination with the complex chassis
technology, results in minimum
roll and pitch movements on
cornering, braking and accel -
eration.
The chassis of the Boxster
models ensures high safet y
reserves irrespective of load,
and easily controllable load
transfer when cornering. Corner -
ing stabilit y is exemplary, even
in high-speed bends. The same
applies to straight-line stabilit y.
Steering.
What use is a perfect suspension
setup without perfectly tuned
steering? For Porsche, this would
be inconceivable. The solution
is a steering system which is as
precise and immediate as the
chassis itself and, thanks to the
power assistance, steering ef fort
is reduced to a comfortable
level. Around the straight-ahead
position, such as during motor -
way driving, the ratio is less
direct but with no loss of agilit y
or feedback.
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The greater the steering angle,
the more direct the steering
ratio. This is particularly notice-
able when turning tight corners
or parking. The car has a turning
circle of just 11.1 m.
Front axle with McPherson struts and lateral control arms (Boxster S)
Rear axle with McPherson struts and lateral control arms (Boxster S)

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Wheels.
A range of sophisticated wheels
ensures both models deliver
exceptional driving performance,
without compromising on ride
comfort. The Boxster is fit ted with
17-inch wheels in an open five-
spoke design, and the Boxster S
has 18-inch wheels with a
dynamic sport y look. Wheels up
to 19 inches are available for both
models on request. All available
wheels are equipped with anti-
theft protection. A selection of
alternative wheels is featured
on page 108.
Specifically for the cold season,
winter t yres and snow chains
are available from the Porsche
Tequipment accessory range.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM).
The optional Tyre Pressure Moni -
toring (TPM) sends warnings to
the on -board computer’s display
screen in the event of low t yre
pressure.

The driver can check the pres -
sure in all four t yres via the instrument cluster. The system
updates quickly and reliably

each time the engine is started, whenever the t yre pressures
are corrected or a wheel is
changed – ensuring a high degree
of comfort and safet y.
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Boxster with 19-inch Carrera Sport wheel and Boxster S with 19-inch Carrera S II wheel
18 - inch Boxster S II wheel
17- inch Boxster III wheel