Porsche Boxster (981)
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The Porsche Boxster (981) is the third-generation mid-engined roadster from Porsche, known for its balanced handling, naturally aspirated flat-six engines, and significant chassis and design improvements over its predecessors.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Porsche Boxster model
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sports car ⓘ |
| 0to100kmh |
around 4.8 s for Boxster S (with PDK and Sport Plus)
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around 5.8 s for base model (with manual) ⓘ |
| aspiration | naturally aspirated ⓘ |
| availableTransmission |
6‑speed manual transmission
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7‑speed PDK dual‑clutch transmission ⓘ |
| bodyStyle | 2‑door roadster ⓘ |
| brakeType | ventilated disc brakes ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| design |
more angular exterior styling than 987
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redesigned interior similar to Porsche 991 ⓘ |
| drivetrain | rear‑wheel drive ⓘ |
| engineConfiguration | flat‑six engine ⓘ |
| engineDisplacement |
2.7‑litre flat‑six (Boxster)
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3.4‑litre flat‑six (Boxster GTS) ⓘ 3.4‑litre flat‑six (Boxster S) ⓘ 3.8‑litre flat‑six (Boxster Spyder) ⓘ |
| enginePlacement | mid‑mounted ⓘ |
| generation | third generation Porsche Boxster ⓘ |
| layout | mid‑engine, rear‑wheel‑drive layout ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Porsche NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketPosition | entry‑level Porsche roadster below 911 ⓘ |
| marketSegment | premium sports car ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
balanced handling
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improved chassis rigidity over 987 ⓘ lighter construction than predecessor ⓘ longer wheelbase than predecessor ⓘ revised electric power steering ⓘ wider front track than predecessor ⓘ |
| optionalFeature |
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| platform | Porsche 981 platform ⓘ |
| powerOutput |
approximately 195 kW (265 PS) for 2.7‑litre model
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approximately 232 kW (315 PS) for Boxster S ⓘ approximately 243 kW (330 PS) for Boxster GTS ⓘ approximately 280 kW (375 PS) for Boxster Spyder ⓘ |
| predecessor | Porsche Boxster (987) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionEnd | 2016 ⓘ |
| productionStart | 2012 ⓘ |
| roofType | power‑operated fabric soft top ⓘ |
| successor | Porsche 718 Boxster (982) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| topSpeed | over 260 km/h depending on variant ⓘ |
| unveiledAt | 2012 Geneva Motor Show NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| variant |
Porsche Boxster 2.7 (981)
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Porsche Boxster GTS (981) NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche Boxster S (981) NERFINISHED ⓘ Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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