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Design
Sometimes, spontaneity
takes years of work.
Design.Exterior.
We have redefined the Boxster in terms
of its performance, and defined how the
roadster of the future should look. In doing
so, we have once again succeeded in cre -
ating an icon of independence. Just like
its legendary predecessors, it is a Porsche
that continues to epitomise the feeling of
genuine freedom and advancement. The vertical contour of the headlights was
inherited from Porsche race cars of the
1960s and 1970s, but while the new

Boxster may be infused with the genes
of past generations, also it ushers in a
new and forward-looking design ethos.
It ushers in a new and forward-looking
design ethos. Large, imposing air intakes give the front

a powerful appearance.
The side contour promises thrilling perfor -
mance, while the long wheelbase and low,
raked windscreen are integral to forming
the stretched, wedge-shaped silhouette.
With the hood closed, this impression is
reinforced by the extremely sporting roofline. Large wheels, up to 20 inches in
size, make a st ylish addition to the clas
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sic roadster. These emphasise the cars
wide track and help to achieve a com -
pletely new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina -
tion with the side air intakes, to the mid-engine layout. Such features are

reminiscent of the 718 RS 60 Spyder,
a light weight mid-engined sports car

that achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the new
Boxster unique among Porsche models. While its overall look is just as imposing,
its lines are more sharply defined than

on any Porsche we’ve seen before.

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Design
Interior.
The interior of the new Boxster models
delivers exactly what the exterior
promises. Light, uncluttered and defined;
everything is conceived with one goal in
mind: the perfect drive.
The power, the contouring, the driver’s
vision, indeed the entire concept, are all
drawn in the direction of travel. The intel -
ligent operating concept and the logical
arrangement of the controls keep the
driver’s concentration purely on the road.
The elevated centre console cocoons the
driver perfectly and reduces the distance
from the steering wheel to the gear lever
for fast and ergonomic gearshifts. It ’s just
one of many principles that we’ve trans -
ferred from the racetrack to the road.
The door st yling is similarly dynamic. The
door pulls mirror the lines of the centre
console and blend seamlessly into the
distinctive design. The door storage com -
partments are sweeping and practical.

As you would expect from a sports car,
the driver sits low down. Sports seats
are fit ted as standard. The athletic pro -
portions of the new Boxster models made
it possible to introduce a new interior
architecture. The result is a feeling of
space and light without compromising
the authentic roadster experience.
Are you ready to assert your independ -
ence? The ignition lock, as ever, is on the
left. The three-spoke sports steering
wheel falls perfectly to hand. As is t ypical
of a Boxster, there are three circular dash -
board instruments. The instrument on the
right is now a 4.6-inch TFT screen that
shows information from the on-board
computer or audio information from the
CDR audio system, which is fit ted as
standard. An inconspicuous shroud shades
the instruments for optimum visibility.
The steering wheel rim, gear lever/selec -
tor and door pull inlays are finished in
tactile leather. Silver-coloured details add
to the refined tone; these include the

How much independence do we really have?
It’s a question of inner attitude.
Design.
dashboard trim strip, the side and centre
air vent surrounds and the centre con -
sole. As an option, the sport y elegance
of the new Boxster models can be fur -
ther enhanced with a comprehensive
suite of interior trims and upholsteries.
1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Carrera Red,
SportDesign steering wheel and other optional
equipment

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What use is expertise if it isn’t put into
practice and applied to the road?
In the Boxster, the 2.7-litre horizontally
opposed six cylinder engine delivers
195 kW (265 hp); in the Boxster S, the
3.4 - litre equivalent generates 232 kW
(315 hp). Both mid-mounted engines
feature direct fuel injection (DFI) and Vario -
Cam Plus for a significant increase in both
power output and efficiency. The SPORT
but ton on the centre console is fit ted
as standard and opens up even more agile
responses. Power is transmit ted to the
wheels by a light weight six-speed manual
gearbox or the optional 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
A series of innovative technologies is key
to achieving exemplary efficiency. As
standard, these include the auto start/stop
function, electrical system recuperation,
energy-saving electromechanical power
steering, intelligent thermal management
and, in conjunction with PDK, the coast -
ing function. The result, The result is a
significant reduction in fuel consumption
and, therefore, a reduction in CO
2 emis -
sions of up to 16 % compared with the
previous model (depending on the equip -
ment variant).
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
provides stabilit y at the limits of sport y
performance. Available as an option,
Knowledge should never
be confined to books.
Engineering.
enhanced Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) of fers continuous
adjustment of damping forces based on
the selected mode. Dynamic per formance
can be further improved with optional
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV). The
optional Sport Chrono Package includes
dynamic gearbox mounts for the first
time. They contain a fluid with magnetic
properties, which enables them to adapt
instantly to driving conditions and counter -
act the effects of inertia. The results are
perceptibly more stable handling during
performance driving, as well as a higher
level of ride comfort. The brakes at the front axle have a
greater
surface area for improved braking perfor -
mance. The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) is available as
an option.
The hood on the new Boxster models
makes it easy to clear your head. Fully
electric, it opens and closes in around nine
seconds and is operable up to a speed of
approx. 30 mph (50 km/ h).
The intelligent lightweight construction,
which uses aluminium for substantial
parts of the bodyshell, doors and luggage
compartment lids, helps to achieve an
excellent power-to-weight ratio.
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Boxster
Don’t think about taking a step back.
Unless it gives you a better run-up.
B oxs t e r.A roadster is not simply a car. The new
Boxster is not simply a roadster. It ’s a
sports car that brings you closer to the
road, closer to real life and connects
you with your own free spirit.
Its 2.7-litre flat-six engine with direct
fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus
produces 195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm
and maximum torque of 280 Nm is available from 4,500 rpm to 6,500 rpm.
The top speed is 164 mph (264 km/ h).
With the precisely geared six-speed

manual gearbox fit ted as standard, the
Boxster accelerates from 0 to 62 mph
(0 to 100 km/ h) in just 5.8 seconds. With
the optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkup -
plung (PDK) and the optional Sport Chrono
Package including dynamic gearbox
mounts, this time is cut to 5.5 seconds. Power is transmit ted to the road by
18-inch Boxster wheels. Their distinctive
five -spoke design af fords an unobstructed
glimpse of the braking system’s black
four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers. The optional Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) provides
motorsport braking performance. The slats on the front air intakes are
painted in the vehicle’s exterior colour.
The sound produced by the central

tailpipe in brushed stainless steel is
unmistakably Porsche.
Lean, muscular and athletic, the car has
inherited motorsport genes. They are characteristic of the Porsche family and
are vital to the irresistible appeal of the
sports car. They are traits that make the
Boxster the sports star among roadsters.
Dynamic performance, whether the hood
is open or closed, has become

synonymous with driving pleasure.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 127.

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Boxster S
Why live life on standby?
Boxster S.Life cannot be lived too intensely. Driving
should be truly engaging. This is the core
message of the new Boxster S.
Producing 232 kW (315 hp) at 6,700 rpm,
its 3.4-litre flat-six engine with DFI and
VarioCam Plus delivers a might y 37 kW
(50 hp) and 80 Nm more than the engine
in the Boxster. Maximum torque of 360 Nm
is available from 4.500 rpm to 5.800 rpm. The sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to

100 km/ h) is completed in 5.1 seconds
and a top speed of 173 mph (279 km/ h)
can be achieved.
Nevertheless, the dynamic per formance
of the new Boxster S can be further
enhanced. With the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission and
the optional Sport Chrono Package, the
0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/ h) acceleration
time drops to a mere 4.8 seconds. Option -
al
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) offers
increased agilit y and driving pleas
ure at
the same time as improving traction and
handling. The Boxster S delivers excite -
ment at every t wist and turn. Extra horsepower demands a higher

level of safet y. The front brake discs are
15 mm larger in diameter than those on
the Boxster and the brake calipers are
finished in red. 19-inch Boxster S light-
alloy wheels with a double-spoke design
are fit ted as standard and create an
exceptionally powerful presence for
a roadster. The slats on the front air intakes are

finished in black. The Boxster S comes
with Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.
The centrally positioned dual-tube twin
tailpipe in brushed stainless steel sounds
as impressive as it looks.
In the interior of the Boxster S, the
door panel armrests and the storage
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 127. compartment lid in the centre console
are additionally upholstered in leather.
The rev counter has an aluminium-col -
oured dial face
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The Boxster S is an even more vehement
interpretation of the classic roadster.
It has been engineered to provide an
immediate, intense experience. Standby
mode is not an option.

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Six-speed manual gearbox.
The new Boxster models are equipped
as standard with a light weight six-speed
manual gearbox. Gearshifts are smooth
and optimally adapted to the respective
engine map. Shift throws are short and
sport y and the gear lever is easy to oper -
ate, enabling a rapid gearshift action and
providing a truly engaging driving experi -
ence. The upshift indicator located in the
central circular instrument helps you to
maximise fuel efficiency.
The elevated centre console gives you an
authentic sports car feel. It positions the
gear lever close to the steering wheel, which enables you to change gear as fast
and as ergonomically as possible.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Available as an option for the new Boxster
models is a completely retuned 7-speed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), featuring
both manual and automatic modes. PDK
offers extremely fast gear changes with no
interruption in the flow of power, improved
acceleration over the manual gearbox, very
short response times, reduced fuel con
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sumption and a distinct increase in comfort.
In total, PDK has seven forward gears at its
disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio
Act or relax as you please.
Transmission.
and top speed is reached in 6th gear. The
7th gear ratio is longer and keeps engine
speed low to improve ride comfort and
reduce fuel consumption at higher speeds.
The design of PDK is similar to t wo
conventional gearboxes in one. The odd
numbered gears are housed on one
assembly and the even numbered gears
on another, each having its own clutch.
While one gear is engaged, PDK pre-
selects the next gear based on driver
input. When the next gear is requested,
drive is switched from one clutch to
the other in milliseconds, delivering gear
changes with no loss of drive.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 127.
1 Gear lever for six-speed manual gearbox
2 PDK gear selector
3 PDK gearshift switches on multifunction
steering wheel
4 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
H a l f ge a r b ox 1: ge a rs 1, 3, 5, 7, R
Half gearbox 2: gears 2, 4, 6

Even when you want to make a break
from everyday life, you should still keep
your feet on the ground.
The chassis of the new Boxster models
are an excellent match for the powerful
engines. Axle components are made
predominantly of aluminium. This light -
weight material helps to keep the weight
of the vehicle and its unsprung masses
low, which reduces fuel consumption,
improves comfort and increases agility.
The wide track is a prominent feature to
provide additional stability and enhanced
comfort, the wheelbase has been extended
by 60 mm compared with that of the
previous model. The new independent
suspension features lightweight spring-strut
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xles with longitudinal and transverse links
and, at the front, cross members that
have been refined for optimum control.
As a result, each wheel moves precisely
to ensure excellent directional stability
and superior handling in all situations.
What does this mean for the driver? The
sophisticated engineering of the chassis,
combined with the mid-engined layout,
achieves impressive dynamic performance.
Body roll and pitch have been practically
eliminated to offer a level of agilit y that
turns each corner into an incomparable
experience.
A love of freedom is no reason
to lose self-control.
Chassis.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
Optional PASM, the electronic damping
control system, suits the new Boxster
models down to the ground. PASM
actively and continuously 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. Depending on the mode selected,
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therefore, PASM can be both sportier
and more comfortable than the standard
chassis. 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 record the body movements that
accompany powerful acceleration, brak -
ing or uneven road surfaces. This enables
intelligent adaptation of damper stif fness
for the selected mode, optimising contact
bet ween each individual t yre and the road
and reducing pitch.

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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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