2010 PORSCHE BOXSTER S lock

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Boxster S
Boxster in Porsche Racing Green Metallic
An extraordinarily powerful mid-
mounted engine. An extremely
low centre of gravit y. Very high
agilit y and dynamic handling.

The driving experience offered
by a Boxster goes far beyond
superficial driving pleasure. That ’s
because it ’s based on a concept
which made the 550 Spyder one
of the most successful racing
cars of its time. We see it as the
very embodiment of Porsche
Intelligent Performance.
Both models are powered by
sophis ticated engines. The

Boxster’s six- cylinder Boxer engine,
fit ted with VarioCam Plus (p. 36),
has a 2.9 -litre capacit y, 188 kW
(255 hp) and maximum torque of
290 Nm at 4,400 to 6,000 rpm.
Taking it to 100 km/ h (62 mph)
in just 5.9 seconds, with a top
speed of 263 km/ h (163 mph). Despite this increase in power,
the CO
2 emissions have been
reduced by up to 12
% compared
with the previous model. In com -
bination with the optional Porsche
Doppel kupplung (PDK), the
result is a very low emissions
value of 214 g / km and fuel
consumption of 9.1 l/100 km
(31 m pg ).
The Boxster S has an additional
power boost, with direct fuel injec -
tion (DFI, p. 28) fit ted as standard.
This provides optimum fuel mix-
ture formation for improved fuel
ef ficiency and a distinct increase
in power and torque. In combi-
nation with the optional PDK, this
gives a reduction in fuel con-
sumption of 15 % and lowers CO2
emissions by 16 % compared with
the previous model.
The pleasure of a roadster.
The excitement of a Porsche.
The Boxster models.
The 3.4-litre six- cylinder Boxer
engine in the Boxster S develops
an impressive 228 kW (310 hp).
Maximum torque of 360 Nm is
reached bet ween 4,400 and
5,500 rpm and acceleration to
100 km/ h (62 mph) takes just
5.3 seconds.

In summary, an engine which
is responsive enough to provide
power from the outset – and
reaches its limit at 274 km/ h
(170 mph).

In both models, a precision six-
speed manual gearbox makes
optimum use of the power and
torque of the engine. Available
as an option is Porsche Doppel-
kupplung (PDK, p. 42) featuring
both manual and automatic
modes.
The principle is as impressive
as it is simple: it has seven
gears, t wo half gearboxes and
t wo clutches. As one gear is
engaged, the next is already
preselected in the other half
gearbox.
Gear changes take place in milli
-
seconds without any interruption
in the flow of power. The advan -
tage over a fully manual trans
mis -
sion is the considerably faster

rate of acceleration for the same
level of fuel consumption. The
advantage over a fully automatic
transmission is a perceptible
increase in driving dynamics –
with a similar level of comfort
and a distinct reduction in fuel
consumption. In short, Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) not only increases the agilit y of the

Boxster but also enhances
driving pleasure.
As you would expect, the chas-
sis setup ensures a supremely
sport y ride. A wider track and
generously dimensioned wheels
in a dynamic design provide an
even sportier driving experience.
The optional mechanically locking
rear dif ferential (p. 54) delivers
high traction and increased per -
formance.
When fit ted in combination with
PDK, the optional Sport Chrono
Package (p. 56) gives you access

to t wo further functions: ‘Launch
Control’ for maximum accelera -
tion from a standing start, and
a ‘motorsport-derived gearshift
strategy’, bringing gearshift
characteristics straight from the
racetrack.
Boxster | The Boxster concept

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Boxster | Chassis
Compression in ‘Normal’ mode –
working piston and bypass, sporty-
comfortable tuning Rebound in ‘Spor t ’ mode –
working piston only, sporty-
comfortable tuning Rebound in ‘Spor t ’ mode –
working piston only, sporty-
hard tuning
Compression in ‘Normal’ mode –

working piston and bypass, sporty-
hard tuning
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
The optional PASM is an elec -
tronic damping control system.
On the Boxster models, the
suspension has been tuned to
match the high power of the
engine. PASM actively and con -
tinuously regulates the damping
force for each wheel according
to the road conditions and driving

st yle. In addition, the suspension
is lowered by 10 mm.
The driver can select bet ween
t wo dif ferent modes: ‘Normal’
which is a blend of performance
and comfort, and ‘Sport ’ where
the setup is much firmer. The
PASM control unit evaluates the
driving conditions and modifies
the damping force on each of
the wheels in accordance with
the selected mode.
Sensors monitor the movement
of the vehicle body, for example,
under heav y acceleration and
braking or on uneven roads. The
control unit tunes the dampers

to the optimum hardness for the
selected mode to reduce roll and
pitch still further and to increase
contact bet ween each individual
wheel and the road.
In ‘Sport ’ mode, the suspension
is set to a harder damper rating.
On uneven roads, PASM imme-
diately switches to a softer
rating within the ‘Sport ’ setup
range, thereby improving con-
tact bet ween the wheels and the
road. When the road surface
improves, PASM automatically
reverts to the original, harder
rating.
If ‘Normal’ mode is selected and
the driver’s st yle becomes more
assertive, PASM automatically
switches to a harder rating within
the ‘Normal’ setup range.
Damping becomes harder, and
driving stabilit y and road safet y
are increased.
Mechanically locking rear
differential.
Are you a fan of sport y driving?
In your spare time, do you
enjoy the occasional outing on
the racetrack? Then you
shouldn’t do without the optional
mechanically locking rear differ -
ential available in conjunction
with 18-inch or 19-inch wheels.
It further enhances the traction
of the driven rear wheels on
uneven roads and when acceler -
ating out of tight bends. Road
holding at the limits of perform -
ance is even more impressive.
The car holds its course bet ter
and so PSM intervenes less often.
In other words, sheer driving
pleasure and faster lap times.

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Boxster | Safet y
Dynamic cornering light Night-time illumination (front)Night-time illumination (rear)
For an even sportier drive, PSM
can be deactivated. However,
it is automatically reactivated for
your safet y if either of the front
wheels (in ‘Sport ’ mode, both of
the front wheels) requires ABS
assistance. ABD remains perma -
nently active.
PSM includes t wo additional func -
tions: precharging of the brake
system, and brake assist. If you
suddenly release the accelerator
pedal, PSM automatically readies
the braking system. With the
braking system having been
precharged, the brake pads are
already in light contact with the
brake discs. Maximum braking
power is therefore achieved
much sooner. When sudden brak -
ing is detected, the brake assist
function applies maximum brake
pressure to all four wheels.
Lights.
The Boxster models are all fit ted
with halogen headlights with
LED position lights integrated
separately into the front light unit
with integral fog lights above the
outer air intakes.
LED technology is also used in
the taillight unit to provide bet ter
illumination and respond more
quickly to driver input. Further
benefits are that LED bulbs are
energy saving and have a longer
life than conventional bulbs.

The design is unmistakable, both
day and night.
Bi-Xenon headlights with
dynamic cornering lights and
LED daytime running lights.
Available as an option for both
Boxster models are Bi-Xenon
headlights which include dynamic
cornering lights and LED day time
running lights.
Bi-Xenon headlights are brighter
than halogen headlights so that
they of fer improved visibilit y and
they illuminate the road more evenly. In fact, they are so effec
-
tive that separate fog lights are
no longer necessary. A headlight
cleaning system is built-in.
Dynamic cornering lights of fer
particularly effective illumination
of the road ahead, especially
through bends. Sensors continu -
ously monitor the speed, lateral
acceleration and steering lock
and, from these variables, calcu -
late the course of the bend.
This determines the angle
of the dynamic cornering lights,
with the lights able to swivel
into the corners up to a limit of
15 degrees, even with main
beam switched on.

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Standard seats.
The standard seats with centre
upholstered in Alcantara of fer
a high degree of comfort with
good lateral support and opti-
mised under-seat suspension.
Through bends, your seat gives
you a feeling of securit y with-
out restriction. The seats are
equipped as standard with

manual height and fore/aft adjust -
ment and an electric backrest
adjustment, enabling virtually
every driver to find the ideal seat
position, regardless of physical
build.
Comfort seats with driver
memory.
Comfort seats with electric fore/
aft, height, backrest and lumbar
support adjustment are available
as an option. The tilt angle of the
seat squab is also electrically
adjustable. The memory function
supports the exterior mirrors
and all seat positions on the
driver’s side. Using the control
switches in the door panel, it
is possible to restore one of t wo
personalised set tings. Addition -
ally, you can store a further seat
position in each of the ignition
keys. As soon as you unlock the
door using the key remote, the
driver’s seat and exterior mirrors
resume their stored position.
Sports seats.
The optional sports seats have
firmer leather upholstery than
the standard design. Higher side
bolsters on the seat squab and
backrest provide additional lateral
support. The seat height and
fore/aft position are adjusted
manually, the backrest electrically.
Adaptive sports seats with
driver memory.
The optional adaptive sports
seats in leather upholstery

combine excellent comfort with
first-rate track performance.
Boxster | Comfort
Along with all the adjustment
features of the comfort seats,
the side bolsters on the seat
surface and backrest are indi -
vidually electrically adjustable,
for increased comfort on long
journeys and tailor-made lateral
support through bends or on

the racetrack. The memory func -
tion supports the exterior mirrors
and all driver’s seat positions,
apart from the side bolsters.
Sports bucket seats.*
For the ultimate sports experience,
you could opt for sports bucket
seats with a folding backrest,
integral thorax airbag and manual
fore/af t adjustment. The backrest
shell is made from glass/carbon-
fibre-reinforced plastic and has
a st ylish carbon -weave finish. The
backrest pivots are positioned
high in the side bolsters to provide
lateral support to the pelvic region
characteristic of a race seat. The seat upholstery is of fered

in all available leather t ypes and
colours.
Seat heating and ventilation.
As an option, all compatible
seats – apart from sports bucket
seats – can be equipped with
t wo -level seat heating. Seat venti-
lation for the standard seats and
comfort seats is also available
as an option (only in conjunction
with heated seats, automatic
climate control, and part- or full-
leather interior). A slipstream
effect evaporates perspiration
moisture – for a comfortable
seating environment. Ventilation
intensit y can be set to any of
three levels.
Materials.
As well as the leather steering
wheel rim, gear/selector lever,
handbrake lever and door handle,
the Boxster S has leather trim
on the lids of the storage com -
partments in the door and the
centre rear console. Leather
upholstery is available as an
optional extra. On request, further
trim elements can also be leather-
finished or individualised with
wood, carbon or Aluminium Look
finish. (For further information
please see pages 112 to 116 and
the Porsche Exclusive Boxster
catalogue with current price list.)
Comfort seat with driver memory Adaptive sports seat with driver memory Sports bucket seat *
Child restraint systems must not be used
in conjunction with spor ts bucket seats.

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Air conditioning.
As standard, both Boxster models
come with a quiet, efficient
air- conditioning system. Optional
climate control, with solar and
temperature sensors, ensures
even more consistent control
over the interior temperature.
Cruise control.
This optional automatic speed
controller for the 30 to 240 km/ h
(19–149 mph) range is operated
using a switch on a separate con -
trol stalk on the steering column.
Storage compartments.
The Boxster’s cleverly designed
storage compartments of fer
plent y of space, such as those in
the front centre console or the lockable glove compartment
(includes CD storage on vehicles
with optional sound system).

The storage box on the rear bulk -
head of fers additional loadspace
(except on vehicles with optional
BOSE® Surround Sound System)
along with space in the rear
centre console. Other practical
features include storage com -
partments in the doors, coat
hooks on the back of each seat
and t wo retractable cup holders
above the glove compartment.
Boxster | Comfort
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
When the vehicle is opened or
locked using the key remote, the
standard automatic locator light -
ing switches on automatically.
This is particularly convenient at
night. In conjunction with the
optional PCM (p. 83) and Sport
Chrono Package Plus (p. 57), the
delayed lighting switch - of f period
can be adjusted as desired.
HomeLink® (programmable
garage door opener).
The optional programmable
garage door opener is integrated
into the overhead console and
remotely controls up to three
different garage doors, gates,
home lighting and/or alarm
systems.
Windscreen wipers.
The windscreen wipers with
an adjustable intermit tent wipe
speed are aerodynamic and
inconspicuous. The windscreen
washer system has t wo heated
and filtered nozzles. An inte -
grated rain sensor is available
as an option (in conjunction
with auto -dimming mirrors).
Climate control Cruise controlCup holder

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Boxster | PersonalisationBoxster | Personalisation
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on Personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please contact your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
– not available
• number/extra - cost option • standard equipment W no - cost option
Option I no.Page
• Metallic paint
••Code 101
•
Special colours
••Code 10 2
• Individual colours
••Code
•
Bi -Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights
and LED daytime running lights
••P75 65
• Deletion of model designation
w w498
•
ParkAssist (rear parking aid)
••635 78, 106
•
SportDesign package
••XAL 10 6 , 11 9
• Grey top tint on windscreen
••567
•
Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor
••P12
• Hardtop
••550 81
• Wind deflector, three-part
••551 81
• Storage box on engine cover
w w584 76
Boxster
Boxster SExterior.
Boxster
Boxster SEngine, transmission and chassis.
Option I no.Page
• Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, 7-speed)
••250 42, 107
•
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
–•450 62, 107
•
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
with ride height lowered by 10 mm
••475 54
•
Mechanically locking rear dif ferential
(only in conjunction with 18-inch or 19-inch wheels)
••220 54
• Sport Chrono Package
••639 56
•
Sport Chrono Package Plus (only in conjunction with PCM)
••640 57
•
Sports exhaust system
••XLF 38
ParkAssist SportDesign package
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) PDK gear selector lever

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Te r m Pa g e
A
Active safet y 60
Adaptive sports seats 74
Airbags 66, 67
Anti-theft protection 78
Audio interface, universal 86
Audio system CDR-30 82
B
Bi-Xenon headlights 65
BOSE
® Surround
Sound System 88
Boxer engine 26
Braking system 61
C
CD or CD/ DVD autochanger 87
Chassis 48
Child seats 67
Climate control 76
Colours 100
Comfort seats 74
Cruise control 76
Cylinder-specific
knock control 35
D
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 28
Dry-sump lubrication,
integrated 32
Dynamic cornering lights 65
E
Electronic logbook 85
Engine cooling 33
Engine management system
with electronic throt tle 35
Environment 90
Exclusive, Porsche 119
Exhaust emission control 93
Exhaust system 38
F
Factory collection 120
Fuel 94
H
H a rd t o p 81
Headlight cleaning system 65Heated seats
75
Heated steering wheel 73
Hill -start assist 47
HomeLink
®
Garage door opener 77
Hood 80
I
Ignition system 37
Individual equipment 98
Instruments 72
L
LED day time running lights 65
Lighting concept 64
Lightweight construction 32
Luggage compartment 79
M
Maintenance 95
Manual gearbox 47
Materials 75
N
Navigation module 84
Noise 95
O
Oil supply 32
On-board computer,
integrated 72
P
Pa rk A ssist 78
Passive safet y 66
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 54
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 61, 62
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 83
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) 42
Porsche Exclusive 119
Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) 67
Porsche Stabilit y
Management (PSM) 63, 64
R
Rear differential,
mechanically locking 54
Recycling 93
Resonance intake manifold 35
Roll-over protection 67
S
Seat ventilation 75
Service 95, 122
Servicing 39
Side windows, water- repellent 78
Six-cylinder Boxer engine 26
Sound Package Plus 87
Sport Chrono Package 56
Sport Chrono Package Plus 57
SportDesign Package 106
Sports bucket seats 75
Sports exhaust system 38
Sports seats 74
Standard seats 74
S te e r i n g 51
Steering wheels 46, 73
Storage compartments 76
T
Technical data 126
Telephone module 85
Telephone preparation 86
T V tuner 85
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
( TPM) 52

V
VarioCam Plus 36
Vehicle tracking system 79
Voice control system 85
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 77
W heels 52
Wind deflector 81
Wiper system 77
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