2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER S wheel

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Wheels.
The standard wheels on the new Boxster
models have been enlarged by one inch
compared with those of the previous
models. Made from a light weight alloy, the
larger wheels reinforce the car’s imposing
presence and further improve sport y
performance. The new Boxster is equipped with 18-inch
wheels. Their minimalist five-spoke design
is sport y and elegant in equal measure.
Tyre sizes are 235/45 ZR 18 and 265/45
ZR 18 at the front and rear respectively.
The Boxster S has 19-inch wheels with
a dynamic dual-spoke design. The t yre
size at the front is 235/40 ZR 19 and
265/40 ZR 19 at the rear.
The larger rolling circumference improves
comfort and performance. At the same time, the rolling resistance of the new gen
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eration of t yres has been reduced which,
in turn, helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Wheels up to 20 inches are available as an
option.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM).
Optional Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
sends warnings to the on-board comput -
er’s display screen in the event of low t yre
pressure. The 4.6-inch TFT screen in the
instrument cluster enables the driver to
check the pressure in all four t yres. The system updates quickly and accurately
after an engine start, t yre pressure cor
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rection or wheel change – for increased
comfort and safet y.
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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
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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
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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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Sport Chrono Package.
Time is precious and every hundredth
of a second counts. The optional Sport
Chrono Package makes your driving experi -
ence priceless thanks to an even sportier
tuning of throt tle response and handling
characteristics.
The package comprises dynamic gear-
box mounts, a per formance display,
a digital and analogue stopwatch and
the SPORT PLUS but ton. When this
is pressed, optional Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM) switches
to ‘Sport ’ mode for harder damping
and more direct steering and therefore,
even more intensive road holding.
The trigger threshold for PSM is raised.
Agilit y is perceptibly enhanced when
braking for corners with PSM, allowing
even sportier braking and exit acceleration.
For even greater dexterit y, PSM can be set to standby while the car is still in
SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it is set
to intervene automatically only when ABS
assistance is required.
In conjunction with optional PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package comes with t wo additional
functions for a sport y drive that borders
on a motorsport experience. The first
is ‘Launch Control’, which is designed to
produce a racing start.
The second function is the involving

‘motorsport- derived gearshif t strategy’.
Using this, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

is geared up for the shortest possible
shift times and optimum shift points,
while torque boosts during gear changes
provide the maximum possible accelera -
tion. This involving experience is further
enhanced by overrun downshifts
and the
throttle-blip function for uncompromising
driving pleasure.
An additional display in the steering wheel
or either the instrument cluster indicates
whether the SPORT or SPORT PLUS
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tons and, with PDK, Launch Control have
been activated. In conjunction with the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM), a special display
enables you to view, store and evaluate
lap times or other driving times. It shows
the total driving time, lap distance, lap
number and lap times recorded so far.

Performance is further intensified by
dynamic gearbox mounts. Read on to find
out more.
1 Sport Chrono display on the PDK steering wheel
2 Sport Chrono stopwatch
3 SPORT and SPORT PLUS but ton

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Interior and comfort
Ultimately, the feeling of freedom comes
from within. The interior of the new
Boxster models is purposefully designed
as a declaration of independence.
The geometric form of the cockpit
follows a clear direction: forwards.
The elevated centre console integrates
the driver optimally into the vehicle
by positioning the gear lever extremely
close to the steering wheel to enable
fast and sport y gear changes.
The generously proportioned interior is
light and offers plent y of space for driver
and passenger comfort. The individual
controls are characterised by their
simplicit y and ergonomics for intuitive use.
Fit ted as standard, the CDR audio
system combines with the optional
Sound Package Plus to deliver impressive
acoustic performance and has a touch -
screen for easy operation. Available
as an option, the BOSE
® Surround Sound
System creates an authentic sound
experience with eight amplifier channels,
10 loudspeakers and a total output of
445 wat ts.
The interior materials are high-quality,
and the refined tone is enhanced by a
wealth of silver- coloured details. These
are found on the dashboard trim strip,
the centre console, the door pulls, the
glove compartment release lever, the
side and centre air vent surrounds and
The most beautiful roof is the sky.
Interior and comfort.
the model designation plaque on the
centre console.
The steering wheel rim and gear lever/
selector are sport y and st ylish at the
same
time. The door pull inlays are t ypi -
cally Porsche. Finished in leather, they
represent a balanced blend of design
and functionalit y. In the Boxster S, the
door armrests and the centre console
storage compartment lid are also fin -
ished in leather.
For even more sport y elegance, you
can request the optional leather package
for a st ylish leather finish on purposefully
selected interior features. As always, a
comprehensive leather interior package
is also available as an option.
1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Carrera Red,
PDK and other optional equipment available from
selected product ranges including Porsche Exclusive

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Steering wheels.
Where your journey takes you is in
your hands. For this reason, all available
steering wheels feature a high-grip
rim in smooth-finish leather and offer
outstanding ergonomics. The reach from
the steering wheel to the gear lever is
short for sport y and fast gear changes.
In combination with the optional fully
electric seats, the steering wheel is also
electrically adjustable and for even more
convenience, a memory function is
included.
Sports steering wheel.
The three-spoke sports steering wheel is
fit ted as standard and offers up to 40 mm
of adjustment for both height and reach.
The steering wheel rim is upholstered in
smooth-finish leather. In conjunction with
optional PDK, the steering wheel features
t wo ergonomic switches. One press with the thumb and PDK shifts up. One pull
with the index finger and PDK shifts down.
Either the right or left hand can be used.
With the optional Sport Chrono Package
and PDK, there is an additional display
above the airbag module. It tells you
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.
The optional multifunction steering wheel
provides extra operating comfort with

four function but tons and t wo thumb -
wheels for convenient operation of many
audio, telephone and navigation functions. SportDesign steering wheel.
Visually, the optional SportDesign steering
wheel is distinguished by its st ylish twin-
spoke design. It ’s in safe hands, even on
the sportiest of drives. In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshift paddles.
Made from a strong alloy, they are ergo
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nomically located behind the right and left
steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand
paddle and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and PDK shifts down.
When combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package and PDK, the steering
wheel has an additional display in the
left- and right-hand spokes to indicate
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.

Steering wheel heating.
For extra comfort on those cold days, a
heating function is available as an option
for the sports steering wheel and the
multifunction steering wheel. The heating
is activated by a separate control but ton
on the steering wheel and the rim is
warmed to a pleasant temperature. Cold weather should never be a reason to

prevent you from enjoying your open-top
driving experience.
1 SportDesign steering wheel
2 Sports steering wheel
3 Multifunction steering wheel
4 SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t
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Sports seats.
The standard Sports seats are comforta
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ble and provide support even during
performance driving. The seat centres
are finished in Alcantara, a material
renowned in motorsport for its durability.
The seats are equipped as standard with
electric backrest adjustment and manual
height and fore/aft adjustment.
Sports seats Plus.
The optional Sports seats Plus are uphol -
stered in smooth -finish leather. The side
bolsters of the seat squab and backrest
are more prominently defined and have
a firmer, more sport y padding for even
bet ter lateral support. The backrest shell
up to the headrest has a Silver Grey Metallic paint finish. To help you find

the optimum posture, the seats feature
electric backrest adjustment and manual
height and fore/aft adjustment.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness
for comfort, the optional fully electric
Sports seats offer fully electric adjust -
ment of seat height, backrest angle,
squab angle and squab depth. Also electri -
cally operated are the fore/aft adjustment,
four-way lumbar support and even the
steering column. The memory function
supports the exterior mirrors and all seat
positions on the driver’s side as well as
set tings for the steering wheel, lights,
wipers, two-zone automatic climate control
Take a seat.
The seat you’ve always promised yourself.
Seating.
(optional), door locks, PCM (optional) and
instrument cluster.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
The optional adaptive Sports seats Plus
are the ideal combination of sport and
comfort. Offering 18-way fully electric
adjustment, the seats can be optimally
adapted to meet your needs in terms
of seat height, squab and backrest angle,
squab length, fore/aft adjustment
and four-way lumbar support. Steering
column adjustment is also electronically
supported.
In addition, the side bolsters on the seat
squab and backrest are independently
adjustable for added comfort on winding
1 Standard Sports seat
2 Sports seat Plus
3 Fully electric Sports seat
4 Adaptive Sports seat Plus with optional
electric seat heating and seat ventilationroads. Also included is the personal mem -
ory for all seat positions (apart from the
side bolsters) on the driver’s side as well
as the positions of the steering wheel
and exterior mirrors. The memory func -
tion additionally supports settings for
the lights, wipers, two-zone automatic
climate control (optional), door locks,
PCM (optional) and instrument cluster.
Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option for
all seats. Seats are heated in the squab,
backrest and side bolsters.
On request, we can equip all our seats
with seat ventilation (only in conjunction
with seat heating). A slipstream effect is produced by active ventilation of the

perforated seat centre and backrest and
by passive aeration at the side bolsters.
This evaporates perspiration moisture
and therefore makes for a dry and
pleasant seating environment, even in
hot weather.

Child seats.
A Boxster should be enjoyed by passen -
gers of all ages. ISOFIX child seat
preparation is available as an option and
includes a deactivation function for the
passenger airbag.
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