The Boxster WSLB1501000220 EN/WW The Boxster Spirit, declared Spirit, Independence 6 Porsche Exclusive 122 Boxster concept 8 Design 10 Porsche Car Configurator 123 Boxster 18 Boxster S 22 Porsche Driving Experience 124 Boxster GTS 26 Factory collection 125 Forward thrust 30 Engine 32 Panorama 126 Transmission 40 Chassis 46 Principle 128 The wider view 62 Technical data 132 Safety 64 Environment 70 Index 136 Free space 74 Interior and comfort 76 Audio and communication 94 Free style 104 Personalisation 106 Independence For some things in life, there will never be an app. The Boxster concept. Spending time in the virtual world can We were faced with the question of We achieved this with more performance be great fun. The only thing is, you can’t how it could do so in the future. As – with more efficiency. With innovative feel the wind against your skin as you ever, the answer was to be found technologies and intelligent lightweight accelerate through every twist and turn. in the harmonious blending of style construction. With a sporty exterior and The Boxster celebrates real life. Whether with functionality and of tradition with interior with aesthetically appealing lines it is known as a design classic, a innovation. But what is harmony? and curves in all the right places. powerful mid-engined sports car or a Something quaint? Something soft pure-bred roadster – it does full justice and delicate? Not for us. The spirit of the pure-bred roadster is to its famous predecessors, such as very much alive and kicking. More the 356/1 or the 550 Spyder. This is why we have refined our idea independent than ever before, it is even of what a roadster should be and honed more powerful, visceral and intense. and sharpened it to give it a completely new expression. For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 134. 9 Sometimes, spontaneity takes We have redefined the Boxster in terms The vertical contour of the headlights has The long wheelbase, the low, raked with the side air intakes, also highlight Precise lines, which run elegantly across light are arranged in the middle In summary, the Boxster draws inspiration years of work. of its performance, and defined how the been taken from Porsche race cars of the windscreen and the extremely sleek the mid-engine layout – reminiscent of the the wings to the rear are something special, underneath the rear wing. from a long history. Yet it also reflects a roadster of the future should look. In 1960s and 1970s – and brought into the roofline when the roof is closed are 718 RS 60 Spyder. even for a Porsche. Another feature of completely new interpretation of the Exterior design. doing so, we have once again succeeded future. Large, imposing air intakes lend integral to forming the stretched, wedge- the rear is the rear wing, which deploys Underneath, the stainless-steel tailpipe roadster concept – with a clear focus on in creating an icon of independence. Just the front a powerful appearance. The side shaped silhouette. Large wheels, up to The dynamic contouring of the doors automatically at 120 km/h to reduce lift. (dual-tube on the Boxster S and looking forward. Every muscle is defined like its legendary predecessors, including contour promises one thing: thrilling 20 inches in size and a wide track add improves airflow to the side air intakes. At When retracted, it makes a seamless Boxster GTS) adds the finishing touch and ready. Just waiting for the driver to the 550 Spyder, it is a Porsche that performance. to the style. The distinctive wings give the top, it leads into a precise longitudinal transition to the LED taillights. For striking to the powerfully designed rear end. get going. continues to epitomise the feeling of further emphasis. And, in combination edge and, at the bottom, it is underlined effect, the reversing light and rear fog genuine freedom. by the sculpted door sill. 12 Independence | Design 13 How much independence do we really have? It’s a question of inner attitude. Interior design. The interior of the Boxster models The door styling is similarly dynamic. compromising the authentic roadster 1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Garnet Red, delivers exactly what the exterior promises. The door pulls mirror the lines of the experience. SportDesign steering wheel and other optional equipment Light, sleek and defined; everything is centre console and blend seamlessly into conceived with one goal in mind: the the distinctive design. The door storage Are you ready to assert your independence? perfect drive. compartments are sweeping and practical. The ignition lock, as ever, is on the left. The three-spoke sports steering wheel The intelligent operating concept and As you would expect from a sports car, falls perfectly to hand. As is typical of a the logical arrangement of the controls the driver sits low down. Sports seats Boxster, there are three round dashboard keep the driver’s concentration purely on are fitted as standard in the Boxster and instruments to provide you with all the the road. The ascending centre console Boxster S, Sports seats Plus in the information you need. cocoons the driver perfectly and reduces Boxster GTS. the distance from the steering wheel In summary, the power, the contouring, to the gear lever for fast and ergonomic The athletic proportions of the Boxster the entire concept are all drawn in the gearshifts. It’s just one of the many models made it possible to introduce direction of travel. In other words, the principles that we’ve transferred from a new interior architecture. The result is Boxster is serious. Serious fun. the racetrack to the road. a feeling of space and light without 1 14 Independence | Design Don’t think about taking a step back. A roadster is not simply a car. The short, a safer and more comfortable pressure in all four tyres thanks to tyre High-quality, stylish materials are used Lean, muscular and athletic, the car has Unless it gives you a better run-up. Boxster is not simply a roadster. It’s a drive. pressure monitoring (TPM). in the interior. The steering wheel rim, inherited motorsport genes. They are sports car that brings you closer to gear lever/selector and door pull inlays characteristic of the Porsche family and Boxster. the road, closer to real life and connects Power is transmitted to the road by The large air inlets illustrate character. are finished in leather. The refined tone vital to the irresistible appeal of the you with your own free spirit. 18-inch Boxster wheels. Their distinctive The sound produced by the central is enhanced by silver-coloured details, sports car. They are traits that make the five-spoke design affords an unobstructed tailpipe in brushed stainless steel is such as those found on the dashboard Boxster the sports star among roadsters. The precise, lightweight chassis ensures glimpse of the braking system’s black unmistakably Porsche. trim strip, the side and centre air vent Dynamic performance, whether the hood an impressively dynamic drive, with four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed surrounds and the centre console. is open or closed, has become practically no body roll or pitch. Or, in calipers. And you can keep an eye on the synonymous with driving pleasure. 18 Independence | Boxster 19 Boxster engine. in just 5.8 seconds. With the optional Its 2.7-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), it injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus races from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds produces 195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm, and achieves a top speed of 262 km/h. and maximum torque of 280 Nm between Together with PDK and the Launch Control 4,500 and 6,500 rpm. The top speed is feature of the optional Sport Chrono 264 km/h. With the precisely geared six- Package (p. 59), the Boxster can speed gearbox fitted as standard, the accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere Boxster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h 5.5 seconds. For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 134. 280 440 260 420 240 400 220 380 195 kW (265 hp) 200 360 180 340 160 320 140 300 280 Nm Power (kW) 120 280 (Nm) Torque 100 260 80 240 60 220 40 200 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 Engine speed (rpm) Boxster: 195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm, 280 Nm between 4,500 and 6,500 rpm 20 Independence | Boxster Why live on standby? Life cannot be lived intensely enough. Optional Porsche Active Suspension 19-inch Boxster S light-alloy wheels with optional Porsche Ceramic Composite In the interior of the Boxster S, the door The Boxster S is an even more vehement Driving should be truly engaging. This is Management (PASM) and Porsche Torque a double-spoke design are fitted as Brake (PCCB) provides motorsport panel armrests and the storage interpretation of the classic roadster. Boxster S. the core message of the Boxster S. Vectoring (PTV), also available as an standard and create an exceptionally braking performance. compartment lid in the centre console are It has been engineered to provide an option, offer increased agility and driving powerful presence for a roadster. The additionally upholstered in leather. The immediate, intense experience. Standby It stands for dynamic driving in its purest pleasure at the same time as improving necessary safety is provided by the four- The Boxster S comes with Bi-Xenon rev counter has an aluminium-coloured mode is not an option.