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Another key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the ceramic
brake discs, which are approximately
50 % lighter than standard discs of similar
design and size. As well as enhancing
performance and fuel economy, this represents a major reduction in unsprung
and rotating masses. The consequence
of this is bet ter road holding and increased
comfort, particularly on uneven roads,
as well as greater agilit y and improved
handling. Please note that circuit racing, trackday
use and other forms of performance
driving can significantly reduce the
service life of even the most durable
pads and discs. As with conventional
high-performance braking systems, we recommend that all brake compo
-
nents be professionally inspected and
replaced where necessary after every
track event.
Electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake, which can
be activated and deactivated manually,
is released automatically as you pull
away with your seat belt fastened. A hill
hold function is integrated as standard for the manual gearbox and for PDK.
It assists you in making a comfortable,
smooth and roll-free start on an incline.
Whenever you come to halt on an incline,
this is detected automatically and the
braking effect of the electric parking brake is supplemented by application
of the wheel brakes. As long as a gear
remains engaged, the brake pressure
is maintained at all four wheels. To pull
away, simply apply throttle (manual gearbox: apply throt tle and release the
clutch pedal). The wheel brakes are
released as soon as sufficient starting
torque is available and the parking brake
is released as the vehicle moves off.

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Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
Enhanced Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) is fit ted as standard. This system
automatically maintains stability even
at the limits of dynamic driving perfor -
mance. Sensors continuously monitor
the speed, yaw velocit y and lateral
acceleration of the car. Using this
information, PSM is able to calculate the
actual direction of travel at any given
moment. If the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective braking
on individual wheels in order to restore
stability. Under acceleration on wet or low-grip
road surfaces, PSM improves traction –
as well as agilit y and safet y – using the
automatic brake differential (ABD) and
anti-slip regulation (ASR). Integrated ABS
is designed to minimise braking distances.
If you prefer an ever sportier drive, PSM
can be switched off. For your safet y,
however, PSM remains set to intervene if
the vehicle is braked and ABS assistance
is required. ABS and ABD remain switched on at all times. Also included with PSM
are engine drag torque control (EDC),
precharging of the brake system and
brake assist. If you suddenly release the
accelerator pedal, PSM automatically
prepares for your next action: the braking
system is precharged so that the brake
pads are already in light contact with the
brake discs. Maximum braking power is therefore achieved much sooner. Brake
assist detects a panic braking situation
and generates the brake pressure
required for maximum deceleration.
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Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
This optional system for increasing
dynamic performance and stability varies
the distribution of torque to the rear
wheels and includes a mechanically lock -
ing rear differential. When the car is driven assertively into
a corner, moderate brake pressure is
applied to the inside rear wheel. Conse -
quently, a greater amount of drive force
is distributed to the outside rear wheel,
inducing an additional rotational pulse (yaw movement) around the vehicle’s
vertical axis. This results in a direct and
sport y steering action as the car enters
the corner. At low and medium vehicle speeds, PT V
significantly increases agilit y and steering
precision. At high speeds and when
accelerating out of corners, the rear differ -
ential lock ensures greater driving stabilit y on a range of surface conditions, includ
-
ing the wet and snow.
The results are remarkable stabilit y, easier
handling and outstanding traction as
well as
greater agilit y at every speed with
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precise steering and stable load transfer
characteristics. What else? As ever, lots
of
excitement at every t wist and turn.

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Safety
Lights.
Lights will always be an essential safet y
feature, but we go one step further by
using them as part of an extraordinary
styling concept.
Clear glass halogen headlights are fit ted
as standard on the Boxster. The Boxster S
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon
headlights. On both models, LED day time running lights and position lights are
housed in a separate auxiliary light unit
above the outer air intakes. LEDs provide
powerful illumination, respond extremely
rapidly to driver input, offer a longer
service life and have an unmistakable
appearance.
LED technology opens up entirely new
possibilities for designers. Not only are LEDs capable of fulfilling all the functions
of the imposing taillights and third brake
light, they are integral to safet y and
create a look that is unmistakable, day
and night.
Bi-Xenon headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The optional Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS), which comprises Bi -Xenon headlights with halogen main-beam head
-
lights, a headlight cleaning system and
automatic dynamic range control, provides
uniform illumination of the road whether
dipped or main beam is selected.
The dynamic cornering light function
swivels the main headlights towards the
inside of a bend based on steering angle
and road speed. Put simply, a greater part of the road ahead is illuminated the
moment you enter a bend. The system also includes a speed-sensitive
headlight range control function. With
adaptive light systems, it is possible for
the maximum range of the dipped beams
and their lighting power to be adjusted as
a function of the speed of the vehicle.
PDLS takes care of this automatically in t wo stages. Stage 1 is the basic position,
optimised for driving at lower speeds
such as in cit y traffic. Stage 2 is designed
for driving at faster speeds, such as
when on the motorway. Another function
of PDLS is the adverse weather function.
Activated when you switch on the rear
fog light, it reduces the effect of reflection
phenomena in poor visibility conditions.
Automatic headlight activation.
In the new Boxster models, automatic
headlight activation is available as
standard. The system automatically
switches bet ween day time running lights
and dipped beam based on ambient
lighting conditions.
1 Night design, front
2 Night design, rear
3 Taillight
4 Brake light
5 Taillight and direction indicator

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Personalisation
1) Available from 07/2012 at the earliest.
– not available
I number/extra - cost option • standard equipment A available at no extra cost
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list. Stopwatch (Sport Chrono Package)
ParkAssist (rear)
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS)Roll-over bars painted in exterior colour, in conjunction with wind deflector
Park Assist (front) PDK gearshif t switches on
multifunction steering wheel SPORT PLUS button
(Sport Chrono Package), PASM but ton
PDK gear selector
G - Force display (Sport Chrono Package)
ProductBoxster
Boxster SI no.Page
Engine, transmission and chassis
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)••2504 3 , 111
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
••450 54, 55
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••475 4 8 , 111
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), including mechanically locking rear differential, only
in conjunction with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••220 60
Power steering Plus
••658 51
Sport Chrono Package including dynamic gearbox mounts
••639 6 3 , 111
Sports exhaust system
1)••XLF36
ProductBoxster
Boxster SI no.Page
Exterior
Metallic paint••Code10 6
Special colours
••Code 107
Colours to sample
••Code –
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
••603 72 , 110
Deletion of model designation AA 498 –
ParkAssist (rear)
••635 91, 110
Park Assist (front and rear)
••636 91, 110
Windscreen with grey top -tint
••567 –
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
••P13 91
Electrically folding exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting
••74 8 91
Roll-over bars painted in exterior colour
••546 110
Roll-over bars in Aluminium Look
••5 47 –
Wind deflector
••551 9 3 , 110

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Boxster Boxster S
Engine
C y linders 6 6
Displacement 2.70 6 c m
33.436 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm195 kW (265 hp)
6.70 0 232 kW (315 hp)
6.70 0
Max. torque
at rpm 280 Nm
4.500 – 6.500 360 Nm
4.500–5.800
Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1
Transmission
LayoutRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed
PDK (optional) 7-speed 7-speed
Chassis
Front axleLightweight spring-strut suspension Lightweight spring-strut suspension
Rear axle Lightweight spring-strut suspension Lightweight spring-strut suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 10,9 8 m 10,9 8 m
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross-drilled Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross-drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Enhanced Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
(with ABS 9.0) Enhanced Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
(with ABS 9.0)
Anti - lock braking system A BS 9.0 A BS 9.0
Standard wheels Front: 8J x 18" ET 57, Rear: 9J x 18" ET 47 Front: 8J x 19" ET 57, Rear: 9,5J x 19" ET 45
Standard tyres Front: 235/45 ZR 18, Rear: 265/45 ZR 18 Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 265/40 ZR 19
Boxster Boxster S
Weights
Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1.310 kg / 1.340 kg1.320 kg / 1.350 kg
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1.385 kg / 1.415 kg 1.395 k g / 1.425 k g
Pe r m issi b le gross we igh t 1.645 kg / 1.675 kg1.655 kg / 1.685 kg
PerformanceManual/PDKManual/PDK
Top speed 264 km/ h (164 mph) / 262 km/ h (162 mph)279 km/ h (173 mph) / 277 km/ h (172 mph)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 5.8 secs / 5.7 secs5.1 secs / 5.0 secs
with Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) – / 5.5 secs– / 4.8 secs
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 13.1 secs / 13.0 secs 11.0 secs / 10.9 secs
with Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) – / 12,7 secs– / 10,7 secs
Flexibilit y (80 –120 km/ h) (50 –75 mph) in 5th gear 8,2 secs / –6,7 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration (80 –120 km/ h) (50 –75 mph) – /3,7 secs– / 3,1 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions2)Manual/PDKManual/PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 11.4 (24.8) / 10.6 (26.6)12.2 (23.2) / 11.2 (25.2)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 6.3 (44.8) / 5.9 (47.9)6.9 (40.9) / 6.2 (45.6)
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 8.2 (34.4) / 7.7 (3 6.7 ) 8.8 (32.1) / 8.0 (35.3)
CO
2 emissions g/km 192 / 18 0 20 6/ 18 8
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4 . 374 m m4 . 374 m m
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1.801 mm (1.978 mm)1.801 mm (1.978 mm)
Height 1.282 m m1.281 m m
Wheelbase 2.475 mm2.475 mm
Luggage compartment volume (German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.)
front / rear
150 litres / 130 litres150 litres / 130 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume) approx. 64 litresapprox. 64 litres
Drag coef ficient c
w = 0.30cw = 0.31
1) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EG, 692/2008/ EG, 566/2011/ EG und ECE- R 101) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part
of the of fer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification only.
A vehicle‘s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel, but also on driving st yle and other non -technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.
Technical data.
Technical data

Index
A
Air conditioning system 88
Airbags 70
Alarm system 91
Anti -thef t protection 91
Audio and communication 94
Audio interface, universal 99
Audio system, CDR 94
Auto start/stop function 39
Automatic climate control, two-zone 88
Automatic headlight activation 73
B
Bi-Xenon headlights 72
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 100
Boxer engines 28
Boxster 22
Boxster concept 9
Boxster S 24
Brakes 55
C
CD/ DVD autochanger 99
CDR audio system 94
Chassis 48Child seats
87
Coasting 44
Colours 106
Exterior 106
Interior 108
Comfort 80
Cruise control 40
D
Design 12
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 33
Dr y-sump lubrication, integrated 34
Dynamic gearbox mounts 64
E
Electric parking brake 57
Electrical system recuperation 40
Engine management 38
Engineered body design 68
Engines 28
2.7-litre engine 30
3.4 - litre engine 30
Environment 75
Exhaust emission control 75Exhaust system
36
Exterior 12, 106
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror 91
F
Factory collection 121
Floor mats 114
Fuel 77
G
Gearbox mounts, dynamic 64
H
Handset for telephone module,
cordless 98
HomeLink
®
(programmable garage door opener) 91
Hood, fully electric 92
I
Instruments 82
Integrated dr y-sump lubrication 34
I nterior 16, 80, 108
ISOFIX child seat preparation 87L
Leather package
82, 108
Light design package 88
Lights 72
Logbook, electronic 96
Luggage compartments 91
M
Manual gearbox, six-speed 43
Mobile phone preparation 99
N
Navigation module 94
P
Panorama 122
Park Assist 91
Parking brake, electric 57
Personalisation 104
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 48
Porsche Car Configurator 119
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) 55Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)
94
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 43
Porsche Driving Experience 120
Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) 72
Porsche Exclusive 118
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP) 71
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 58
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) 60
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS) 91
Power steering 51
Power steering Plus 51
Principle 124
R
Recycling 76
Resonance intake system 33
Roll - over protection 70S
Safet y 68
Seat heating
86
Seat ventilation 86
Seats 86
Adaptive Sports seats Plus 86
Child seats 87
Fully electric Sports seats 86
Sports seats 86
Sports seats Plus 86
Servicing 40, 77
Smoking package 114
Sound Package Plus 99
SPORT but ton 38
Sport Chrono Package 63
Sports exhaust system 36
Steering 50
Steering wheel heating 85
Steering wheels 85
Multifunction steering wheel 85
SportDesign steering wheel 85
Sports steering wheel 85
Storage options 88T
Te c h n ic a l d a t a
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Telephone module for PCM 97
TF T screen 83
Thermal management 36
Tra n s m i ssi o n 4 3
T V tuner for PCM 96
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 53
U
Universal audio interface 99
V
VarioCam Plus 34
Voice control system for PCM 96
W
Water- repellent side windows 88
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 88
W heels 52
Wind deflector 93
Index
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