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Chassis
In ‘Sport ’ mode, the suspension is set
to a harder damper rating. On uneven
roads, PASM immediately switches
to a softer rating, thereby improving
contact bet ween the t yres 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 switches to a

harder rating to increase driving stability
and road safet y. The results are tangible: increased driving
stability, enhanced driving pleasure and
improved performance.
Steering.
One definition of efficiency is a system

that works only when it is needed, and then
does so in a particularly effective way.
This was the guiding principle for our
engineers in the development of the new
electromechanical steering system.
Whereas a conventional hydraulically
assisted steering system draws engine
power continuously, the electric motor
in the electromechanical arrangement
uses energy only when the steering

wheel is actually turned. As a result, fuel
consumption is reduced and the absence of hydraulic fluid eliminates the need for
servicing, both of which also have benefits
for the environment.
The Boxster concept was designed to of fer
outstanding cornering performance. The
new steering system delivers and it even
improves the typical Porsche steering feel. It features a variable steering ratio and
responds precisely and directly as well as
providing customary agility, a high level of
comfort and plent y of direct feedback from
the road. Power steering Plus, the optional
speed -sensitive power-steering system, mini
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mises steering ef fort during manoeuvring
and parking.
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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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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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Safety
On the road to independence, there is no
room for the slightest element of doubt.
The active and passive safet y concept
of the new Boxster models is designed
to ensure driving pleasure through peace
of mind.
Safet y is founded on a precisely engi -
neered chassis and high-performance
braking system. It also involves intelligent
control systems, such as Porsche Stability
Management (PSM), and depends on
an innovative body construction designed
to keep your roadster stable without
diminishing its agilit y. It is enhanced by an ingenious lighting concept featuring
powerful headlights, by assistance

systems that give you the information
you need and by an interior that provides
reliable protection in the event of an
accident.
Engineered body design.
The bodyshell of the new Boxster models
is based on an intelligent light weight
principle involving the composite con -
struction of aluminium and steel. The
use of dissimilar but precisely combined
components makes it possible to utilise
specific material properties exactly
It’s the same in the office as it is on the road:
performance needs a stable concept.
Safety.
where they are needed. Not only does
this provide a high level of safet y for
the driver, it offers a considerable weight
saving compared with the bodyshell of
the previous model. This is why the doors
of both luggage compartment lids are
made from lightweight aluminium.
The crumple zones in the front and
rear aprons feature integral light-alloy
bumpers, while impact absorbers offer
additional safet y. For the protection of
occupants, energy-absorbing padding is
used selectively in important areas within
the passenger cell.

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Environment
Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction has
been fundamental to the Porsche identit y
since 1948 for both technical and ecolog -
ical reasons. This forms the basis for
achieving low fuel consumption values in
conjunction with outstanding perfor -
mance. On the technical side, various compo
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nents are made with a high proportion of
aluminium, magnesium, plastics and
super- high -strength sheet steel. The
materials used have been selected for
their abilit y to withstand load, yet they
are considerably lighter than conventional
steel. As a result, the bodyshell of the
new Boxster models has a light alloy con -
tent of approximately 46 %. On the ecological side, all materials used
are meticulously selected. We use only
innovative and environmentally friendly
components. All synthetic components
are easily recyclable and each material

is labelled to facilitate its separation for
recycling. The reduction in the number
of plastic variants helps to ensure more
ef ficient recycling. Recycled plastics are
used where they meet our exacting technical requirements. In short, the new
Boxster is around 95
% recyclable.
In addition, Porsche uses a high propor -
tion of environmentally friendly water-
based paints. For us, environmental
protection does not begin at the end of
a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning
and development stage.
Fuel.
Both Boxster models are designed to
operate on fuels with an ethanol content
of up to 10 %. Ethanol has a positive
impact on the CO
2 balance since the
plants grown for the production of this
biofuel also absorb CO
2 from the atmos -
phere. The release of hydrocarbons from the fuel system has been minimised
thanks to the active carbon filter and the
multilayered material from which the fuel
tank is made. All fuel lines are made from
multilayered plastic, steel or aluminium.
Servicing.
Long service intervals offer clear advan
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tages. For you, they reduce costs and
save time. For the environment, they
assist in the sparing use of consumables
and replacement parts. For full details
of service intervals, please refer to the
separate price list.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 127.

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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