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Porsche Boxster (981)

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Engine versions

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7 versions · 7 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.7 (265 KM) Selected Gasoline 265 KM 2012–2016
2.7 (265 KM) PDK Selected Gasoline 265 KM 2012–2016
S 3.4 (315 KM) Selected Gasoline 315 KM 2012–2016
S 3.4 (315 KM) PDK Selected Gasoline 315 KM 2012–2016
GTS 3.4 (330 KM) Selected Gasoline 330 KM 2015–2016
GTS 3.4 (330 KM) PDK Selected Gasoline 330 KM 2015–2016
Spyder 3.8 (375 KM) Selected Gasoline 375 KM 2015–2016

Selected engine version

2.7 (265 KM)

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
265KM
Torque
280Nm
Engine displacement
2,706cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8s
Maximum speed
264km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
2.7 (265 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
264 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
195 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.22
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2706 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
265 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 4500-6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1645 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4374 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1282 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.7 (265 KM) PDK

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
265KM
Torque
280Nm
Engine displacement
2,706cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.7s
Maximum speed
262km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
2.7 (265 KM) PDK
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
262 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
183 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.22
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2706 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
265 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 4500-6500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1675 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4374 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1282 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
PDK
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (315 KM)

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
315KM
Torque
360Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.1s
Maximum speed
279km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
S 3.4 (315 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
279 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
211 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.23
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
315 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
360 Nm @ 4500-5800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1655 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4374 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1281 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (315 KM) PDK

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
315KM
Torque
360Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5s
Maximum speed
277km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
S 3.4 (315 KM) PDK
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
277 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
190 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.23
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
315 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
360 Nm @ 4500-5800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1370 kg
Gross weight
1685 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4374 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1281 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
PDK
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

GTS 3.4 (330 KM)

Gasoline · 2015–2016

Engine power
330KM
Torque
370Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5s
Maximum speed
281km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
GTS 3.4 (330 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2015
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
281 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
211 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.23
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
330 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
370 Nm @ 4500-5800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1655 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4404 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1273 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

GTS 3.4 (330 KM) PDK

Gasoline · 2015–2016

Engine power
330KM
Torque
370Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9s
Maximum speed
279km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
GTS 3.4 (330 KM) PDK
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2015
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
279 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
190 g/km

Vehicle history report

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.23
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
330 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
370 Nm @ 4500-5800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1375 kg
Gross weight
1685 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4404 mm
Width
1801 mm
Height
1273 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
PDK
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

Spyder 3.8 (375 KM)

Gasoline · 2015–2016

Engine power
375KM
Torque
420Nm
Engine displacement
3,800cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.5s
Maximum speed
290km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (981)
Engine
Spyder 3.8 (375 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2015
End of production
2016
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
290 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.5 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 6
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
230 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
MDB.XA
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3800 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
102 mm
Piston stroke
77.5 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
25 l
Power
375 KM @ 6700 obr./min
Torque
420 Nm @ 4750-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
54 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
280 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4414 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1262 mm
Wheelbase
2475 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1540 mm
Ground clearance
106 mm
Turning circle
10.98 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
McPherson, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
340 mm
Front brake disc thickness
34 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
330 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
28 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
265/35 ZR 20;235/35 ZR 20
Rim size
10.5 J x 20 ET 47;8.5 J x 20 ET 57
ABS
yes