
6
5 4
3
2
1
90
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Free space  |
  Interior and comfort
1–3    Loading options with luggage items from the   
  Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design (items of 
luggage from the PTS AluFrame and PTS Sof t   
Top series)
4   Door storage compartments  
5   Uncovered centre console storage compartment  
6  CupholderThe separate   Driver’s Selection by   
Porsche Design catalogue offers a range 
of matching luggage accessories. 
respectively, regardless of whether the 
hood is up or down. The interior surfaces 
are carpet-lined and the lids are made 
from aluminium. The two service open
-
ings in the rear luggage compartment 
provide convenient access to the coolant 
and engine oil filler caps.Two luggage compartments.
The t wo luggage compartments are fur -
ther proof that the   Boxster harmoniously 
combines the spirit of sport with every -
day practicalit y like you’ve never seen it 
before. The front and rear compartments 
have a capacit y of 150 and 130 litres,   
compartment makes way for an ashtray 
with a lid. Other storage features include 
t wo compartments in each door, a net 
 
in the passenger foot well, clothes hooks 
on the seat backrests and t wo practical 
cupholders above the glove compart -
ment.
Storage compartments.
Ingenious storage solutions create plent y 
of space: the lockable glove compart -
ment, the compartment with a power 
socket under the armrest in the rear cen -
tre console and the uncovered compart -
ment to the front of it. In conjunction with 
the smoking package, the uncovered   
You have to create free space for yourself.   
But sometimes it comes as part of the package.  

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1
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Free space  |
  Interior and comfort
1 W ind deflector  
2–4 HoodWind deflector.
A wind deflector is available as an option. 
It reduces air turbulence in the cabin and 
fits easily to the roll- over bar.
The large rear screen is made from glass 
and is electrically heated and scratch-
 
resistant, so you can continue to enjoy 
your freedom whatever the weather. 
The hood stows away compactly above 
the engine compartment without reducing 
the luggage compartment volume. The 
hood motor runs exceptionally quietly 
and the modern soundproofing fabric is 
robust and improves interior acoustics. 
 
stretched side view of the vehicle. The 
hood flows backwards and sweeps into 
 
the body. The especially powerful silhou -
et te promises excellent dynamic per for -
mance and delivers impressive aerody -
namics.
50 km/ h. When the 
vehicle is stationar y, 
the hood can even be 
operated remotely 
using the vehicle key. 
The hood design blends in elegantly with 
the contouring of the   Boxster models. As  
a key design feature, it accentuates the   
Fully electric hood.
Think a sense of freedom isn’t available 
at the push of a but ton? Think again. The 
  Boxster models are equipped as standard 
with a fully electric hood. With the engine 
running, the opening and closing processes 
are completed in around nine  seconds. 
The hood is operable up to a speed of 
Water-repellent side windows.
The surfaces of the side windows are 
treated with a water-repellent coating so 
that not only water but also dirt runs 
away more easily, thereby providing 
clearer visibilit y even in poor weather. 

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2 1Free space  |
  Audio and communication
The navigation module of PCM with high-
speed hard drive allows you to choose 
bet ween a 2D display and a 3D perspec -
tive. In some regions, even buildings can 
be displayed in 3D as well as terrain with 
satellite image overlay. 
Split screen mode enables you to view 
two functions at once, such as the current 
navigation map and a list of symbols that 
represent the next navigation instruction. 
The navigation module also features 
dynamic route guidance, which recal -
culates the route in response to official   
traffic messages (TMC) and information 
from traffic flow sensors (TMC Pro*).
*    TMC Pro available in Germany, Austria and   
Switzerland.
1, 3   Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 
including navigation module
2  CDR audio system
Fit ted in the glove compartment as stand -
ard, the universal audio interface (USB) 
enables you to connect and even charge 
your iPod
® or any other compa   tible audio 
source of your choice. The iPod
® or a 
USB stick can be operated conveniently 
and safely via PCM, the optional multi -
function steering wheel or the optional 
voice control system. 
By means of the USB socket, it is also 
possible to download data from the per -
formance display of the Sport Chrono 
Package, as well as data from the elec -
tronic logbook. In the opposite direction, 
you can transfer up to 5,000 tracks in 
MP3 format to the 40 GB internal hard 
drive of PCM and create your own juke -
box. Playback of recognised podcast and 
audiobook formats is supported and 
cover art is displayed. 
  Porsche Communication Management 
(PCM) including navigation module. 
PCM is your central information and   
communication system. It is powerful   
and multifunctional, yet easy to operate.
The focal point is the intuitive 7-inch   
high-resolution touchscreen. Almost all 
functions can be controlled with just your 
fingertips, although conventional rotary 
pushbut ton controls are still provided. 
Radio functions include up to 42 memory 
presets, dynamic autostore and the   
FM dual tuner with RDS diversit y, which 
continuously scans in the background for 
the best signal. The CD/ DVD drive plays 
CDs and audio DVDs and is MP3-compati -
ble. A six- disc CD/ DVD autochanger inte -
grated into PCM is available as an option. 
CDR Plus audio system.
Optional CDR Plus has seven loudspeakers 
and delivers a total output of 185 wat ts. 
Functions are controlled using a high-res -
olution 7-inch touchscreen. An analogue 
and digital t win tuner ensures an exten -
sive selection of radio broadcasts. Other 
features include a CD/ DVD drive support -
ing audio playback of MP3 files and 
audio/video DVDs, a USB port for various 
iPod
® and iPhone® models, an MP3 play-  
  er or for USB memory sticks containing   
MP3 tracks. Cover art is also supported. 
Connected USB devices can be controlled 
via CDR Plus or the optional multifunction 
steering wheel. An AUX inter face enables 
you to connect additional external audio 
sources, in which case functions are con -
trolled directly from the external device.
CDR audio system.
The CDR audio system is an ideal com -
plement to the resonant engine sound   
of the  Boxster models. It features a 7-inch 
colour touchscreen, giving you quick   
and easy access to the most important 
functions and menus. 
The integrated CD radio features   
an FM dual tuner and RDS diversit y,   
30 memor y presets, dynamic autostore 
and speed -sensitive volume control.   
The system also includes a sound system 
with four loudspeakers and a total output 
of 2 x 25 wat ts. As standard, the glove 
compartment contains an AUX interface, 
which enables you to connect an external 
audio device such as a compatible MP3 
p l a y e r.
We’ve shown you what rock ‘n’ roll looks like.   
Now you want to know how it sounds.
Audio and communication. 

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Free style  |
 Personalisation
Product Boxster
 Boxster  SI no. Page
Engine, transmission and chassis
  Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)••2504 5 ,  11 5
 
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
••450 56, 57
 
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••475 5 0 ,  11 5
  
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), including mechanically locking rear differential,   
only in conjunction with   Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••22062
Power steering Plus
••658 53
Sport Chrono Package, including dynamic gearbox mounts
••639 6 5 ,  11 5
Sports exhaust system
••XLF 36
Product Boxster
 Boxster SI no. Page
Exterior
Metallic paint••Code110
Special colours
••Code 111
Colours to sample
••Code –
Bi-Xenon headlights including   Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
••60374 ,  114
Deletion of model designation
■■498 –
ParkAssist (rear)
••635 9 2 ,  114
Park Assist (front and rear)
••636 9 2 ,  114
W indscreen with grey top -tint
••567 –
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
••P13 92
Electrically folding exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting
••74 8 92
Roll - over bars painted in exterior colour
••546 114
Roll-over bars in Aluminium Look
••5 47 –
Wind deflector
••551 9 5 ,  114G - Force display (Sport Chrono Package)
PDK gear selector
SPORT PLUS button 
 
(Sport Chrono Package), PASM but ton
PDK gearshif t switches on   
multifunction steering wheel
Park Assist (front)
Roll-over bars painted in exterior colour, in conjunction with wind deflector
Bi-Xenon headlights including   Porsche 
Dynamic Light System (PDLS) ParkAssist (rear) Stopwatch (Sport Chrono Package)
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your   Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list. –  not available  I number/extra - cost option
•  standard equipment■  available at no extra cost 

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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Index
C 
CD/ DV D au tochanger 101
CDR audio system 96
CDR Plus audio system 96
Chassis 50
Child seats 88
Coasting 46
Colours 110
Exterior 110
Interior 112
Comfort 82
Cruise control 40 
D 
Design 12
Digital radio 101
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 33
Dr y-sump lubrication, integrated  34
Dynamic gearbox mounts 66
E 
Electric parking brake 59
Electrical system recuperation 42
Engine management 38
Engineered body design 70Engines
28
2.7-litre engine 30
3.4 - litre engine 30
Environment 77
Exhaust emission control 77
Exhaust system 36
Exterior 12 ,  110
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror  92
F 
Factory collection 12 5
Floor mats 11 8
Fuel 79
Fuel consumption 78
G 
Gearbox mounts, dynamic 66
H 
Handset for telephone module, 
cordless 99
HomeLink
® (programmable 
garage door opener) 92
Hood, fully electric 94I 
Instruments
84
Integrated dr y-sump lubrication 34
I nte r i o r   16 , 8 2, 112
ISOFIX child seat preparation 88
L 
Leather package 8 4 ,  112
Light design package 92
Lights 74
Logbook, electronic 98
Luggage compartments 91
M 
Manual gearbox, 6-speed 45
Materials 78
Mobile phone preparation 101
N 
Navigation module 96
O 
Online services 101P 
Panorama
12 6
Pa r k A ssist 92
Parking brake, electric 59
Personalisation 10 8
  Porsche Active Suspension 
Management (PASM) 50
  Porsche Car Configurator 12 3
 
Porsche Ceramic Composite 
Brake (PCCB) 57
 Porsche  Communication 
 Management  (PCM) 96
  Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 45
 
Porsche Driving Experience 124
 
Porsche Dynamic Light System 
(PDLS) 74
 Porsche  Exclusive 12 2
  Porsche Side Impact Protection 
System (POSIP) 73
  Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)  60
 
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) 62
 
Porsche Vehicle Tracking   
System (PV TS) 93
Power steering 53Power steering Plus
53
Principle 12 8
R 
Recycling 78
Resonance intake manifold 33
Roll - over protection 72
S 
Safety 70
Seat heating 88
Seat ventilation 88
Seats 88
Adaptive Sports seats Plus 88
Child seats 88
Fully electric Sports seats 88
Sports bucket seats 88
Sports seats 88
Sports seats Plus 88
Servicing 42, 79
Smoking package 11 8
Sound Package Plus 102
SPORT button 38 
Sport Chrono Package 65Sports exhaust system
36
Steering 52
Steering wheel heating 87
Steering wheels 87
Multifunction steering wheel 87
SportDesign steering wheel 87
Sports steering wheel 87
Storage options 90
T 
Technical data 13 0
Telephone module 99
TF T screen 85
Thermal management 36
Tra n s m i ssi o n 45
T V tuner 98
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 55
U 
Universal audio interface 9 6 ,  101
V 
VarioCam Plus 34
Voice control system 98W 
Water- repellent side windows
94
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 92
Wheels 54
Wind deflector 95
Index
A 
Adaptive cruise control including 
  Porsche Active Safe (PAS)  41
Air conditioning system 92
Airbags 72
Alarm system 93
Anti-theft protection 93
Audio and communication 96
Audio interface, universal 96
Auto start/stop function 39
Automatic climate control, two-zone  92
Automatic headlight activation 75
B 
Bi-Xenon headlights 74
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 102
Boxer engines 28
 Boxster 22
 Boxster  concept 9
 Boxster  S 24
Brakes 57
Burmester
® High - End   
Surround Sound System 10 4