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PCCB enables shorter braking distances
in even the toughest road and race
conditions. Excellent fade resistance
ensures greater balance when slowing
from racetrack speeds.
1 Standard brake on the Boxster
2 Standard brake on the Boxster S
3 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
road. The optional Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) is a fine exam-
ple. This brake system has already had
to cope with the harshest requirements
of motor racing and is fit ted in cars
that compete in demanding events such
as the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The cross- drilled PCCB ceramic brake

discs for the Boxster have a diameter of
350 mm front and rear for even more
formidable braking performance.
The use of six-piston aluminium mono -
bloc fixed brake calipers on the front axle
and four-piston units at the rear – all
finished in yellow – ensures extremely
high brake forces which, crucially, are
exceptionally consistent.
The dynamics of the Boxster and
Boxster S also demand appropriate brake
discs. All Boxster brake discs are intern -
ally vented and cross-drilled for improved
braking in wet conditions. With a diame -
ter of 330 mm, the front brake discs of
the Boxster S are 15 mm larger than
those of the Boxster. The diameter of
the rear brake discs is 299 mm on both
models. The brake calipers on the
Boxster and Boxster S are black and red,
respectively.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB).
From the start, Porsche has been syn -
onymous with motorsport. Ever since
1948, when we found our identit y on the
racetrack, we have taken the experience
we have gained and applied it to the

Brakes.
Porsche brakes set standards worldwide
for stopping power and stability. For the
Boxster models, braking per formance is
as essential as driving performance.
Both models are equipped with four-
piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers
at the front and rear. This design means
that, not only are the brakes extremely
resistant to deformation, they are light -
weight for a particularly fast and sensitive
braking response.
Large brake calipers help to provide
excellent braking and component stability
even during continuous use. These t wo
characteristics have also been optimised
by the brake ventilation system with air
spoiler at the front and rear axles.

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Chassis
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.
supplemented by application of the

wheel brakes. As long as a gear remains
engaged, the brake pressure is main -
tained at all four wheels. To pull away,
simply apply throttle (manual gearbox:
apply throt tle and release the clutch 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
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
we recommend that all brake compo
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nents be professionally inspected and
replaced where necessary after every
track event.
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,
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.
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

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Safety
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 light -
weight 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.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 Boxster models is
based on an intelligent light weight princi -
ple involving the composite construction
of aluminium and steel. The use of dis -
similar but precisely combined compo -
nents makes it possible to utilise specific
material properties exactly where they
It’s the same in the office as it is on the road:
performance needs a stable concept.
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 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

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77For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131. injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunc
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tion with optional PDK, coasting mode.
On the other hand, newly developed
cataly tic converters provide ef ficient
emission control. While the stereo

Lambda control circuitr y controls and
monitors each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, oxygen sensors,
together with the engine electronics
and injectors, regulate the composition
of the exhaust gas, while another
Lambda sensor on each cylinder bank
monitors pollutant conversion in the
respective cataly tic converter.
The goal is to enhance performance –

but, where possible, not at the expense
of the environment.
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-performance
sports cars can achieve moderate fuel
consumption and exhaust emission values
in their respective category.
This is achieved, on the one hand, through
the use of fuel - ef ficient technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct fuel
compared with the respective previous
model, even though performance has
been increased in every generation. This
is made possible by an efficient drive
concept (e.g. direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus), lightweight construction,
optimised aerodynamics and low rolling
resistance.
The environmental management team

at the Porsche Development Centre in
Weissach aims to demonstrate a high
level of environmental responsibility. Here,
technological developments are carried
out with environmental protection in mind.
If we are to continue to enjoy driving
pleasure, we need to look after our

environment. In other words, we need to
take responsibilit y. In an era of intensify -
ing debate about global climate change
and CO
2 emissions, every automotive
manufacturer is asking itself what it
has to offer in terms of environmental
protection. Our answer has long been
the same: a combination of high power
output and high efficiency.
In recent years Porsche has managed to
reduce fuel consumption across all model
ranges by a double - digit percentage
You can live for the moment
and still care about tomorrow.
Environment.

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Environment
Servicing.
Long service intervals offer clear advan -
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.
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.
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
technical requirements. In short, the

Boxster is around 95 % recoverable.
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.
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
On the technical side, various compo
-
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
Boxster models has a light alloy content
of approximately 46 %.
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.

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Free space |
Audio and communication
this is achieved despite the system’s
remarkably low overall weight thanks to
intelligent Burmester
® lightweight technol -
og y.
The pure, sport y design makes it clear
that the appeal of the Burmester
®
High-End Surround Sound System is as
much about the visual as it is the audio.
Typically Porsche.
1–3 Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System
Conceptually, we have broken entirely
new ground. The analogue and digital
filters of the crossover technology used
have been optimally defined for their
installation location and finely tuned
following extensive in - car audio testing.
The perfect interaction of all loudspeaker
chassis delivers superior bass foundation,
definition and impulse accuracy.
As yet unequalled in the Boxster, the
result is a natural and richly textured
spatial sound, even at top volume. All of
Components used in the car are as
sophisticated as the components that
Burmester
® puts into its high-end home
audio systems. How do the numbers
sound? 12 amplifier channels with a total
output of 821 wat ts and 12 loudspeakers
including an active subwoofer. The active
subwoofer is integrated in the bodyshell
itself. Not only does this provide ideal
conditions for the sound, it is consistent
with the principles of light weight con -
struction as applied in motorsport.
Burmester® High-End Surround
Sound System.
Any car manufacturer can integrate a
sound system into a vehicle. Why not go
one step further and embed the driver in
a sound system? That was the aspiration
for Porsche and Burmester
® in the devel -
opment of the optional Burmester
® High-
End Surround Sound System. Conceived
and tuned specifically for the Boxster,
this is high-end technology ‘made in Ger -
many’.

130131Technical data
Boxster Boxster S
Weights
Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,310 kg / 1,340 kg 1,320 kg / 1,350 kg
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1,385 kg / 1,415 kg 1,395 kg / 1,425 kg
Pe r m issi b le gross we igh t 1,645 kg / 1,675 kg 1,655 kg / 1,685 kg
PerformanceManual/PDK Manual/PDK
Top speed 264 km/ h / 262 km/ h 279 km/ h / 277 km/ h
0–100 km/h 5.8 secs / 5.7 secs 5.1 secs / 5.0 secs
with Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) – / 5.5 secs – / 4.8 secs
0 –16 0 k m / h 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) in 5th gear 8.2 secs / – 6.7 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration (80 –120 km/ h) – / 3.7 secs – / 3.1 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Urban in l/100 km 11.4 / 10.6 12.2 / 11.2
Extra urban in l/100 km 6.3 / 5.9 6.9 / 6.2
Combined in l/100 km 8.2 / 7.7 8.8 / 8.0
CO
2 emissions g/km 192 / 180 206 / 188
Efficiency classManual/PDKManual/PDK
Efficiency class (Germany) G / F G / F
Efficiency class (Switzerland) G / F G / F
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length4 , 374 m m 4 , 374 m m
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m)
Height 1, 282 m m 1, 281 m m
Wheelbase 2,475 mm 2,475 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) front/rear 150 litres / 130 litres 150 litres / 130 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume) approx. 64 litres approx. 64 litres
Drag coef ficient c
w = 0.30 cw = 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 and 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.
Boxster Boxster S
Engine
C y linders 6 6
Displacement 2,70 6 c m
33,436 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 195 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 ASR, ABD MSR and ABS 9.0 Enhanced
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
with ASR, ABD MSR and ABS 9.0
Anti - lock braking system A BS 9.0 A BS 9.0
Standard wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57, Rear: 9 J x 18 ET 47 Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57, Rear: 9.5 J 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
Technical data

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Ty r e t yp e SizeFuel efficiency class/
rolling resistance Wet grip class
External rolling noise *classExternal rolling noise (dB)
Boxster/ Boxster S
Summer t yres 235/45 ZR 18 EC – 69 – 68
265/45 ZR 18 EC–B
69
235/40 ZR 19 EB–A
– 71– 6 8
265/40 ZR 19 EB–A
72–70
235/35 ZR 20 F–EC–A
72.3 –71
265/35 ZR 20 EC–A
– 73.9 –72
Tyre identification
For logistical and technical reasons relating to the production process, we are unable to accept orders for a particular make of t yre.
* Quiet rolling noise, Moderate rolling noise, Loud rolling noise.