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1 Front axle of the Boxster S
2 Rear axle of the Boxster SIt features a variable steering ratio and
responds precisely and directly as well as
providing customary agility, a high level of
comfort and plent y of direct feedback from
the road. Power steering Plus, the optional
speed -sensitive power-steering system, mini -
mises steering ef fort during manoeuvring
and parking.
eliminates the need for servicing, both of
which also have benefits for the environ-
ment.
The Boxster concept was designed to
offer outstanding cornering performance.
The steering system delivers and it even
improves the typical Porsche steering feel.
mechanical steering system. Whereas
a conventional hydraulically assisted
steering system draws engine
power con-
tinuously, the electric motor
in the electro-
mechanical arrangement uses energy
only when the steering
wheel is actually
turned. As a result, fuel consumption is
reduced and the absence of hydraulic fluid
Steering.
One definition of efficiency is a system
that works only when it is needed, and then
does so in a particularly effective way.
This was the guiding principle for our
engineers in the development of the electro-
The results are tangible: increased driving
stability, enhanced driving pleasure and
improved performance. PASM automatically reverts to the
original, harder rating. If ‘Normal’ mode is
selected and the driver’s st yle becomes
more assertive, PASM switches to a
harder rating to increase driving stability
and road safet y.
In ‘Sport ’ mode, the suspension is set
to a harder damper rating. On uneven
roads, PASM immediately switches
to a softer rating, thereby improving
contact bet ween the t yres and the
road. When the road surface improves,
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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
-
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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Interior and comfort
1 Air conditioning system
2 Two-zone automatic climate controlprotection with the hood closed, is availa -
ble on request. A combined alarm and
radar-based interior surveillance system
is available as an option for the Boxster.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries of
Europe. The preparation package inclu -
des a special wiring loom and a tilt sen -
sor for the alarm system.
mented by a visual warning in the central
display of the CDR audio system, optional
CDR Plus or optional PCM, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
HomeLink®
(programmable garage door opener).
The optional programmable garage door
opener is integrated into the overhead
console and remotely controls up to three
different garage doors, gates, home light -
ing and/or alarm systems.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Boxster models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the Boxster S
has an alarm system with contact-sensitive
exterior protection. A radar-based interior
surveillance system, which en hances
option, electrically folding exterior mirrors
with door courtesy lighting on both sides
of the vehicle make it easier to find your
way in the dark. An auto-dimming function
for the exterior mirrors and rear-view mir -
ror with an integrated rain sensor for the
windscreen wipers, is available as an
option.
ParkAssist.
Optional Park Assist is activated the mo -
ment you select reverse gear. An audible
signal gives a warning if you reverse too
close to an obstacle.
An enhanced version of Park Assist also
provides monitoring of the area to the
front of the vehicle. Ultrasonic sensors
are neatly integrated into the front and
rear aprons. The audible alert is supple-
Light design package.
The optional light design package com -
prises dimmable LEDs in the overhead
console, in the area of the door handles,
in the door storage compartments and in
the foot wells. LED illumination of the
luggage compartments and in the vanit y
mirrors of the sun visors is also included
with the light design package.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
The ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function
automatically switches on the LED day -
time running lights for a user- defined
period whenever the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The Boxster models are equipped as
standard with electrically adjustable and
heated exterior mirrors. Available as an
Wave goodbye to everyday life.
But embrace everyday practicality.
Additional comfort and convenience features.
Air conditioning system.
An air conditioning system with integrat -
ed active carbon filter is fit ted as stand -
ard. The filter traps particles, pollen and
odours. The ventilation pat tern is wide
and the air conditioning is quiet and
ef fective.
Two-zone automatic climate control.
Two-zone automatic climate control is
available as an option. It provides an
enhanced ventilation effect and has sepa -
rate temperature controls for the driver
and passenger. The available air condi -
tioning modes are gentle, normal and
strong. The automatic air-recirculation
function permanently monitors air quality,
reduces humidity and switches from
fresh to recirculated air when required.
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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