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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $60,900 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2910 |
| City (MPG) | TBD |
| Hwy (MPG) | TBD |
| Horsepower | 315@6700 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 266@4400-5500 |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 |
| Length (in.) | 172.2 |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 |
| Height (in.) | 50.4 |
The Boxster S is the higher-performance version of Porsche's mid-engine roadster. It offers more powerful engine, better brakes, a modified suspension and larger alloy wheels than the standard Boxster.
Obviously, as is always the case, the styling differences between the base and S model are limited in scope, with the main difference found “under the hood,” which in this case is actually not under the hood at all since the Boxster remains a mid-engined car.
Underneath the skin of the curvaceous, revised body of the Porsche Boxster S lies a 3.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine with 315 horsepower, up a five ponies over the preceding model. As a result, the biggest changes for the Boxster S are found in its styling, improved chassis and new interior layout. The new engine is also now equipped with automatic start/stop to help save fuel in city or stop and go driving.
The standard transmission is a six-speed row-it-yourself gearbox, but for those of you who have failing knees or enjoy a latte and a muffin during your commute, the optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) automatic transmission is available as an option.
The result of this new, lighter body and more powerful engine is a zero-to-60 time of 4.7 seconds (with PDK), or 4.8 seconds for the purists who opt for a manual.
That is not to say the latest Boxster S won’t be notably more engaging or fun to drive, something it can mostly thank its lighter body and reworked chassis for.
Porsche says the wheelbase is longer and it employs a wider track, delivering superior handling and ride quality. Optional is Porsche Active Suspension Management, or PASM, which actively regulates the damper force to each wheel based on a combination of road conditions and driving style – it also lowers the car 10 mm.
Changes to the handling department also include larger wheels and a new electromechanical power steering system.
The convertible soft top for the Boxster S can be raised or lowered at speeds of up to 31 mph, or be operated via keyfob when parked – taking just 9 seconds. Once inside, the cockpit is mostly familiar, although with a few modern tweaks. For one, the three-pod gauge cluster is retained, but now the far right cluster is actually a 4.6-inch TFT screen, which allows for various pages of information to be displayed.
One of the larger changes to the interior comes from the new center console, which is now elevated towards the instrument panel and features a much higher gearshift lever – closer to the steering wheel.
In typical Porsche fashion, the Sport Chrono Package can be had as an optional extra, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. The package comprises dynamic transmission mounts, a performance display, a digital and analogue stopwatch and the SPORT PLUS button. When this is pressed, the optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) switches to Sport mode for harder damping and more direct steering and therefore even more intensive road holding. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock.
Key competitors
The Boxster S sees competition from the Audi S5 Convertible, BMW 3-Series Convertible and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible.
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- General
- Body Style: Roadster
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Sports
- Weight: 2910 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 172.2 in.
- Width: 70.9 in.
- Height: 50.4 in.
- Wheelbase: 97.4 in.
- Ground Clearance: 4.8 in.
- Front Track: 58.5 in.
- Rear Track: 60.2 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: 0.30
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 2
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 4.6 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 33.5 in.
- Head Room: 37.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 51.5 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.4L Flat 6
- Power: 315 hp @ 6700 rpm
- Torque: 266 lb-ft @ 4400-5500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
- City Fuel Economy: TBD
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Strut-Type
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- Wheels
- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 235/40 ZR 19
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 265/40 ZR 19
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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