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Product Information Boxster/Boxster S Foreword Product Information Boxster/Boxster S Foreword After eight successful years, the now classic Boxster (986) is to be succeed- ed by the new Boxster (987). A daunting challenge by any measure, which the new Boxster generation meets with a wealth of technical, design and stylistic innovations. This training brochure provides detailed information on the many innovations of the new Boxster. It also looks at the cars’ strategic competitors. The aim of this brochure is to provide the international Porsche sales organisa- tion with the ability to advise customers extremely competently concerning the two new Boxsters. We have therefore taken particular care to supply extensive background information which encloses not only the description of the technical conversion but also the related advan- tages of the product. Thus, the present Product Information includes information tailored to the customers’ or prospects’ needs and purchasing motives. This knowledge naturally should be used se- lectively when offering professional tech- nical advice. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Marketing & Sales Training Contents 1 Overview . 1 1.1 Development objectives . 2 1.2 Overview . 3 1.2.1 Main innovations in comparison with the previous model (986) . 6 1.2.2 Main differences between the Boxster and Boxster S (987) . 9 1.3 Design . 10 1.3.1 Exterior design . 10 1.3.2 Interior design . 13 2 Engines . 15 2.1 Overview . 16 2.2 Comparison of the 2.7 litre and 3.2 litre engines (987 and 986) . 18 2.3 Basic engine . 20 2.3.1 Crankcase . 20 2.3.2 Cylinder head and camshaft control . 20 2.3.3 Oil supply/oil level measurement . 20 2.4 Cooling . 21 2.5 Air cleaner . 22 2.6 Intake system . 22 2.7 Ignition . 24 2.8 Engine management and On-Board Diagnostics system (OBD) . 24 2.9 Exhaust system . 25 2.10 Sport Chrono functions . 27 2.11 Change intervals . 28 3 Transmission . 29 3.1 Manual gearbox . 29 3.1.1 5-speed manual gearbox . 29 3.1.2 6-speed manual gearbox . 29 3.1.3 Transmission ratios . 29 3.1.4 Synchronisation . 29 3.1.5 Shifting and shift lever ratio . 31 3.1.6 Transmission cooling . 31 3.1.7 Dual-mass flywheel and clutch . 31 3.2 Tiptronic S . 31 4 Chassis . 33 4.1 Front axle . 33 4.2 Steering system . 35 4.3 Rear axle . 36 4.4 Brake system . 37 4.4.1 Boxster operating brake . 37 4.4.2 Boxster S operating brake . 38 4.4.3 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) . 38 4.4.4 Parking brake . 41 4.5 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) . 42 4.5.1 How PASM works . 43 4.5.2 Software modules for special control algorithms . 44 4.5.3 How the PASM map-controlled dampers work . 45 4.6 Porsche Stability Management (PSM) . 46 4.6.1 Properties of the enhanced PSM . 47 4.6.2 Sport mode (Sport Chrono function) . 48 4.7 Wheels and tires . 50 4.7.1 Wheels . 50 4.7.2 Tires. 51 4.7.3 Run-flat systems . 52 4.8 Tire pressure monitoring system (RDK) . 52 5 Body . 53 5.1 Body-in-white without doors and handles . 53 5.2 Doors/lids . 54 5.3 Roll-over bar . 55 5.4 Bumper system . 55 5.5 Front end . 56 5.6 Rear end . 57 5.7 Rear spoiler . 57 5.8 Side air inlet . 57 5.9 Tank . 58 5.10 Luggage compartments . 59 5.10.1 Front luggage compartment . 59 5.10.2 Rear luggage compartment . 60 5.11 Glazing . 60 5.12 Wind deflector. 61 5.13 Electrically operated convertible top . 62 5.14 Hardtop . 63 6 Aerodynamics . 64 6.1 Optimization of the styling of the outer skin . 66 6.2 Optimisation of the cooling-air guide . 67 6.3 Underbody lining . 68 6.4 Add-on parts . 69 7 Interior . 70 7.1 Material design . 70 7.2 Leather interior . 72 7.3 Storage bins and transport concept . ..
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