2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S gearbox

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The hood on the 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 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.
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) offers continuous adjustment of
damping forces based on the selected
mode. Dynamic performance can be fur
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ther improved with optional Porsche
Torque Vectoring (PTV).
The optional Sport Chrono Package
includes dynamic gearbox mounts. They
contain a fluid with magnetic properties,
which enables them to adapt instantly to
driving conditions and counteract the
effects of inertia. The results are percep -
tibly more stable handling during perfor
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mance driving, as well as a higher level of
ride comfort.
Knowledge should never
be confined to books.
Engineering.
A series of innovative technologies is
key to achieving exemplary efficiency.
As standard, these include the auto
start /stop function, electrical system
recuperation (p. 42), energy-saving
electrome chanical power steering, intelli -
gent thermal management and, in conjunc -
tion with PDK, the coasting function. The
result is a significant reduction in
fuel consumption and, therefore, a reduc -
tion in CO
2 emissions of up to 16 % com-
pared with the previous model (depending
on the equipment variant).
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
provides stabilit y at the limits of sport y
performance. Available as an option,

For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
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
VarioCam Plus for a significant increase
in both power output and efficiency. The
SPORT but ton on the centre console is fit
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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).

2223For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
Independence |
Boxster
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 synony -
mous with driving pleasure.
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
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.
available from 4,500 to 6,500 rpm. The
top speed is 264 km/ h. With the precise
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ly geared six-speed manual gearbox fit -
ted as standard, the Boxster accelerates
from 0 to 100 km/ h in just 5.8 seconds.
With the optional 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) and the optional
Sport Chrono Package including dynamic
gearbox mounts, this time is cut to
5.5 seconds. A roadster is not simply a car. The 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 Don’t think about taking a step back.
Unless it gives you a better run-up.
B ox s t e r.

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Engine, gearbox and exhaust system of the Boxster S 4 Boxster S engine
Package, the Boxster S with PDK finishes
the sprint in only 4.8 seconds.
The
Boxster S with six-speed manual
gearbox races from 0 to 100 km/ h in
5.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of
279 km/ h. With optional PDK, an accelera-
tion time of 5.0 seconds and a maximum
speed of 277 km/ h are achieved. In con -
junction with the optional Sport Chrono
3.4-litre engine.
The Boxster S is powered by a 3.4-litre
flat-six engine with direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It develops
232 kW (315 hp) at 6,700 rpm and the
maximum torque of 360 Nm is produced
bet ween 4,500 and 5,800 rpm.
Chrono Package, the sprint time is
reduced to just 5.5 seconds.
The
Boxster with six-speed manual
gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/ h
in 5.8 seconds and reach
es a top speed
of 264 km/ h.
With the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung
(PDK), it completes the
0 to 100 km/ h sprint in 5.7 seconds and
achieves a maximum speed of 262 km/ h.
In conjunction with the optional Sport
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Engine
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
2.7-litre engine.
The Boxster is equipped with a 2.7-litre
flat-six engine with direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It generates
195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm. The
maximum torque of 280 Nm is available
over a broad engine speed range from
4,500 to 6,500 rpm.
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Engine
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
1 Boxster tailpipe
2 Boxster S t win tailpipemonitors each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, four correspond -
ing oxygen sensors regulate the composi -
tion of the exhaust gas and monitor the
performance of the catalytic converters.
Having separate tracts means that the
exhaust gas can flow more freely. The
resulting reduction in pressure loss has a
positive impact on power output, torque
and the unmistakable engine sound.
Available as an option for the Boxster
models is the sports exhaust system
including sports tailpipe. It produces an
even more resonant Porsche sound.
Our cross-flow cooling system, as used

in motorsport, supplies each engine
cylinder uniformly with coolant, which
protects the valves against thermal
overload and, therefore, premature wear.
This improves combustion and keeps
emissions, fuel consumption and noise
comparatively low.
Exhaust system.
In the Boxster models, each cylinder
bank has its own stainless-steel exhaust
tract. Downstream of their respective
rear silencer, the tracts converge into a
connecting tube and a single ( Boxster)
or t win (
Boxster S) tailpipe. The stereo
Lambda control circuitr y controls and
Thermal management.
The Boxster models feature a new version
of thermal management to reduce friction
losses that arise during the warm-up
phase.
Thanks to the selective control strategy
and on-demand, gradual activation of the
various cooling circuits, the engine and
gearbox warm up to normal operating
temperature more rapidly. The conse -
quent reduction in friction also reduces
fuel consumption and CO
2 em issio ns.
During sporty driving, thermal manage -
ment also acts to reduce temperatures
so that a high level of performance is
maintained.

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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, 6The 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 millisec-
onds, delivering gear changes with no loss
of drive.
With the SPORT but ton selected, the full
advantages of PDK are brought into play:
Act or relax as you please.
Transmission.
Package, the SPORT PLUS but ton acti-
vates the throt tle-blip function to make
the gearshift process an even more
engaging experience.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Available as an option for the Boxster
models is 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 man-
ual gearbox, very short response times,
reduced fuel consumption and a distinct
increase in comfort.
In total, PDK has seven forward gears at
its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports
ratio and top speed is reached in 6th gear.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
Both 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 ascending 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. In con-
junction with the optional Sport Chrono

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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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1 Sport Chrono display on sports steering wheel
in conjunction with PDK
2 Sport Chrono stopwatch
3 SPORT and SPORT PLUS but tonswhile torque boosts during gear changes
provide the maximum acceleration availa -
ble. This involving experience is further
enhanced by overrun downshifts
and the
throttle-blip function for uncompromising
driving pleasure.
An additional display in the steering
wheel or either the instrument cluster
indicates the SPORT or SPORT PLUS
but tons and, with PDK, Launch Control
have been activated. In conjunction with
the optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM), a special display ena -
bles you to view, store and evaluate lap
times or other driving times. It shows the
total driving time, lap distance, lap num -
ber and lap times recorded so far.
Performance is further intensified by
dynamic gearbox mounts. Read on to find
out more.
be set to standby while the car is still in
SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it is set

to intervene automatically only when ABS
assistance is required.
The throt tle-blip function produces even
sportier gearshifts. A managed burst of
throt tle ensures smooth load changes for
increased stabilit y and makes the gearshift
process an even more engaging experience.
In conjunction with optional PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package comes with t wo additional
functions for a sport y drive that borders

on a motorsport experience. The first
is ‘Launch Control’, which is designed to
produce a racing start.
The second function is the involving

‘motorsport- derived gearshif t strategy’.
Using this, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

is geared up for the shortest possible
shift times and optimum shift points,
Sport Chrono Package.
Time is precious and every hundredth
of a second counts. The optional Sport
Chrono Package makes your driving experi
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ence priceless thanks to an even sportier
tuning of throt tle response and handling
characteristics.
The package comprises dynamic gear-
box mounts, a performance display, a
digital and analogue stopwatch and the
SPORT PLUS but ton. When this is pressed,
optional Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) switches to ‘Sport ’
mode for harder damping and more
direct steering and therefore, even more
intensive road holding.
The trigger threshold for PSM is raised.
Agilit y is perceptibly enhanced when

braking for corners with PSM, allowing
even sportier braking and exit acceleration.
For even greater dexterit y, PSM can

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1 Dynamic gearbox mountsIn conjunction with optional PCM, the
G -Force graphic on the TFT screen in
the right-hand circular instrument enables
you to view the lateral and longitudinal
forces as they act on the vehicle.
Using the SPORT or SPORT PLUS but ton
you can switch the dynamic gearbox
mounts from ‘Normal’ to ‘Sport ’ or

‘Per formance’ mode and intensif y your
driving pleasure. This results in greater traction, perceptibly
more stable handling under load change
conditions and in fast corners and, in
conjunction with the ‘Launch Control’
function for example, extremely fast
acceleration.
Dynamic gearbox mounts minimise this
effect. Steering angle and both longitudi
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nal and lateral acceleration are constantly
recorded by sensors. The stiffness and
damping performance of the gearbox
mounts adapt to changes in driving st yle
and road surface conditions, which is
achieved by use of a fluid with magnetic
properties.
Put more simply: when you are driving
into a bend, the vehicle will follow your
steering but, at first, the mass of the

drivetrain will not. This means that the
rear of the vehicle will ultimately be
pushed out wards as a result of the drive -
train’s force of inertia.
of the entire drivetrain, especially the
engine.
The gearbox is bolted to the body by t wo
mounts. Like any mass, it obeys the law

of inertia. This means that it will continue
moving in a uniformly straight line unless
some force causes it to change direction. Dynamic gearbox mounts.
Dynamic gearbox mounts are included
as part of the optional Sport Chrono
Package. They are designed to enhance
both performance and comfort.
The electronically controlled system
minimises the oscillations and vibrations