2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER S wheelbase

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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
-
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.

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
a
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,
For ward thrust |
Chassis
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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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