Specs Known internally as the 981 This Boxster generation has grown by 1.3 inches in overall length Wheelbase has stretched by 2.4 inches Torsional rigidity is up by 40 percent The center of gravity falls by nearly a quarter of an inch To keep mass in check, aluminum is used more extensively than before Magnesium instrument-panel support has been adopted Top design is lighter The Boxster S weighs in at an estimated 2970 pounds Engine base versions decrease in displacement from 2.9 liters to 2.7 due to reduced bore and stroke measurements New intake New cylinder-head revisions Less-restrictive exhaust that has freed up 10 additional horsepower 265 horses at 6700 rpm 315 hp at 6700 rpm for the Boxster S torque falls by 7 lb-ft to 207 Suggested 0-to-60-mph time of 5.5 seconds for the base Boxster 4.8-second 0-to-60 for the Boxster S 15-percent improvement in fuel economy Variable intake adds some low-end torque and smoothes the power delivery Peak torque remains at 266 lb-ft Boxsters equipped with last year’s six-speed manual Latest PDK fitted to the Boxster boasts reduced shift times and fuel-efficiency improvements Electric Power Steering Overall cornering stability is improved Optional Sport Chrono package Part of the Sport Chrono package includes magnetorheological transmission mounts that can stiffen or relax Newly available Porsche Torque Vectoring Nearly one inch has been pared from the front overhang The windshield is shorter and has been moved toward the front of the car by nearly four inches Proportions are more aggressive and exotic Large air intakes in front of the rear wheels define the sides Headlights mimic those of the upcoming 918 supercar Turn signals are pinched out of the taillights A strong crease runs along the inside edge of the fenders, which makes them appear less rounded than those of the previous model Interior space is excellent Extra inch of rearward travel has been added to the seats Interior is completely new A tall center console houses the shifter and a number of secondary switches New seats, borrowed from the 911, offer terrific lateral support and comfort Prices start at $50,450 for the base Boxster and $61,850 for the Boxster S.
