2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER Tequipment Manual

Tequipment Boxster
Accessories for the new Boxster model range

As with the cars we create, all our after-
market accessories undergo rigorous
testing during their development. From
design through to approval, we thoroughly
scrutinise important properties, from
safet y to performance and from fitness
for purpose to durability. After all, they
are more than just accessories, they are
part of a harmonious overall concept –
your Porsche. The same applies to one of the highlights
in our range: the 20 -inch SportTechno
wheels painted in GT Silver Metallic. The
sizes of the wheels and t yres have been
maximised so that they finish flush with
the body of the car and give it an even
more imposing appearance. As a mark

of refinement, the spokes and rim have a
highly polished surface finish. The wheel
centres with full - colour Porsche Crest are available with a GT Silver Metallic paint
finish.
Whether you wish to enhance its perfor
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mance, refine its st yle or add comfort
features, it is never too late to give your
Porsche an extra personal touch.
Whichever Tequipment products you ask
your Porsche Centre to fit, your Porsche will always be the masterpiece that the
developers in Weissach envisaged it to be.
For peace of mind, you can rest assured
that your original warrant y will not be
affected.
For more information about Porsche
Tequipment, please contact your Porsche
Centre or visit w w w.porsche.com.
Thinking laterally and breaking bounda
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ries. Never standing still and never
making do. Continually striving to improve
every last detail and always highly moti -
vated. These are characteristics that dis -
tinguish not only you, but also the Porsche
development team in Weissach. Whether
it's the designer or the engineer, each
member of the team is commit ted to get -
ting the best out of absolutely every thing.
The results are cars beyond compare. To dream, you don't need
to close your eyes.Nevertheless, all Porsche models leave
scope for further personalisation. Thanks
to the model-specific products available
from Porsche Tequipment, you can
refine your car to your unique taste after
you have taken delivery. All Porsche
Tequipment products are designed with
the complete vehicle in mind and by the
same Porsche engineers and designers
who also develop the vehicles themselves.

Exterior 6
Express your sport y inner at titude and
accentuate the toned physique of your
Boxster with wheels and sports tailpipes
from Porsche Tequipment.
Interior 18
Inner values matter. Whether your
emphasis is on performance, st yle or
classic appeal, we can turn your ideas
into realit y and your Boxster will always
be 100 % Porsche.
Transport and car care 28
Your Porsche can carry much more
than the motorsport enthusiast inside it.
We offer a range of transport accessories
and cater for your car-care needs.
Panorama 36
A brief insight into the world of Porsche.
Index 39
ContentsFor fuel consumption and CO2 em issio ns,
please refer to page 39.

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How fascinating:
the more you change it,
the more it becomes like you.
A Porsche is often a decision for life.
Two -thirds of all Porsche cars ever built
are still being driven today. That ’s not by
chance, it’s because they are cherished
and well cared for by their drivers.
Even a relationship as solid as this one
can welcome change once in a while.
A few tasteful refinements can freshen
your car’s appearance and make it even
more emotive and expressive.
The Porsche Tequipment range of acces -
sories helps you to make your Boxster
even more unmistakable and charismatic.
Are you thinking about some new wheels
or do you like the look of our sports
tailpipes? These are products that will
reinforce the sport y presence of your car.
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[1] Sports exhaust system (not shown)
The t ypical Porsche sound is powerful,
resonant and sport y. Bet ter still, it can be
further enhanced thanks to the sports
exhaust system featuring a modified main
silencer and a specially designed sports
tailpipe. The system is activated by a
separate switch integrated into the lower
front control panel. Some models may require additional

components. (Please see fit ting and
conversion instructions.)
[2] Sports tailpipes
Specially designed twin tailpipe in
chrome - plated stainless steel. Gives a
sport y look to the rear of your Boxster.
You get more than add-ons to your car’s standard equipment.
You get more Porsche.Can you imagine your Boxster equipped
with one of the wheel and t yre sets from
Porsche Tequipment? We can. They bring
added individualit y combined with a high level of agilit y, as well as safet y. In other
words, they offer even greater driving
pleasure. Keeping your feet on the ground
need never be boring.Performance and everyday practicality.
What goes for your car goes for your wheels, too.

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[1] 20-inch SportTechno wheels with
summer tyres
Set of one-piece alloy wheels optimised
for low weight thanks to flow-forming
technology. The 20-inch SportTechno
wheels are characterised by their

imposing design and size. Clearly defined
lines mean that they are extremely easy
to care for.
[2] 20-inch Carrera S wheels with
summer tyres
The design of the 20 -inch Carrera S
wheels is both dynamic and powerful –
just like your Porsche.
[3] 20-inch Carrera S wheels
in satin platinum with summer tyres
Your Porsche delivers excellent dynamic
performance, and so do these wheels.
The 20 -inch Carrera S wheels with summer t yres and a paint finish in

satin platinum emphasise the sporty
character of your car and give it even
more individuality. Includes wheel
centres with full - colour Porsche Crest.
[6] 19-inch Boxster S wheels
with winter tyres
The dual five-spoke design of these
wheels will accentuate the sport y
appearance of your Boxster, while the
winter t yres offer improved traction in
cold and wet conditions.
[7] 18-inch Boxster wheels
with winter tyres
These one-piece alloy wheels are not only
the ideal match for your Porsche, they
provide excellent cold -weather traction in
conjunction with the winter tyres.
[4] 20-inch Carrera S wheels painted in
black (high-gloss) with summer tyres
Wheels with a high-gloss black painted
finish create an imposing look. In combi -
nation with the summer t yres, the 20 -inch
Carrera S wheels appear even more
powerful. Includes wheel centres with full-
colour Porsche Crest.
[5] 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels
with summer tyres
Elegant, highly polished 10 -spoke
wheels with a t wo -tone finish.
The intricate spokes provide a clear
view of the Porsche brake system.
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20-inch Carrera S wheels in satin
platinum with summer tyres 1, 3Front: 8 J x 20 ET 57
Rear: 9.5 J x 20 ET 45 Front:
235/35 ZR 20 (88Y)
Rear: 265/35 ZR 20 (95Y)
20-inch Carrera S wheels with
summer tyres 1, 3
20-inch SportTechno wheels with
summer tyres 1, 320-inch Carrera S wheels painted
in black (high-gloss) with
summer tyres
1, 3
Front: 8 J x 20 ET 57
Rear: 9.5 J x 20 ET 45
Front:
8.5 J x 20 ET 57
Rear: 10 J x 20 ET 50 Front:
8 J x 20 ET 57
Rear: 9.5 J x 20 ET 45
Front: 235/35 ZR 20 (88Y)
Rear: 265/35 ZR 20 (95Y)20-inch Carrera Classic wheels
with summer tyres 1, 3Front: 8 J x 20 ET 57
Rear: 9.5 J x 20 ET 45 Front:
235/35 ZR 20 (88Y)
Rear: 265/35 ZR 20 (95Y)
Front:
235/35 ZR 20 (88Y)
Rear: 265/35 ZR 20 (95Y) Front:
235/35 ZR 20 (88Y)
Rear: 265/35 ZR 20 (95Y)
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Product Wheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications Boxster
Boxster SProduct Wheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications Boxster
Boxster S
For footnotes, please refer to page 15.
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Note on the use of winter tyres
Summer t yres provide optimum perfor
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mance at ambient temperatures above
+7 °C. Below this point, the t yre com -
pound begins to harden and braking
distances are increased. We therefore recommend that you fit winter t yres

during the colder months of the year so
that you can drive your Boxster safe in
the knowledge that it will continue to
meet our high standards for driving safet y
even at low temperatures. All winter t yres approved by Porsche are identified by

an ‘N’ designation on the sidewall. These
t yres are beneficial because they have
been optimised to produce less noise,
rolling resistance is reduced for improved
fuel economy, and, importantly, braking
• Compatible
– Not compatible
1 If your vehicle documents do not contain details
of the correct wheel and tyre combination, please
request a technical approval certificate from your
Porsche Centre. All t yres are designed exclusively
for Porsche as indicated by the special Porsche
designation (N0, N1, etc.) on the sidewall. Tyres that
do not carr y this designation are not recommended
for use on your Porsche.
2 Winter t yres up to max. 240 km/ h (149 mph).3 Not compatible with 5 mm wheel spacers.4 Compatible with snow chains if no spacers fit ted.5 Not compatible with snow chains – for winter
t y res o n l y.
6 Optional: use of 5 mm spacers on front and
rear axles to widen track.
distances are shorter compared with both
summer t yres and all-season t yres.[1] Snow chains
Specially designed for Porsche models
and featuring ultra-fine links for minimal
adhesion of ice and snow. Set of t wo for
rear axle.
Not compatible with wheel spacers.
Exampl e:
B raking dis tance in % (mea sured with the use of tyr es conforming to the P ors che specifi cation).
B raking dis tances optimised by the use of P ors che winter tyr es. Abso lute value s may vary.
100 105 11 0 115
Braki ng with ABS on wet road surface
(80–0 km/h) (49 mph) at +
3 °C
Braki ng with ABS on snow
(40–0 km/h) (24 mph)
Appro x. 12 % shorter br aking distance
With winter tyr es
With winter tyr es
With summer tyr
es
With summer tyr es
Approx. 19 % shorter br aking distance
How tyres influence braki ng performance:
19-inch Boxster S wheels with
winter tyres 1, 2, 3, 5
18-inch Boxster wheels with
winter tyres 1, 2, 4, 6
Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57
Rear: 10 J x 20 ET 50
Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57
Rear: 9 J x 18 ET 47 Front:
235/40 R 19 92V M+S
Rear: 265/40 R 19 98V M+S
Front: 235/45 R 18 94V M+S
Rear: 265/45 R 18 101V M+S
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Product Wheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications Boxster
Boxster S