Guide Note
The Porsche Boxster is a sports car from German automaker Porsche.
Fast Facts
- Class: Luxury sports, convertible
- Models: Base, S
- Base Engine: 2.7L 245 hp H61
- S Engine: 3.4L 295 hp H61
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive, 5 and 6-Speed Manual Overdrive1
- Base Fuel Efficiency: 19-20 City/ 26-29 Highway1
- S Fuel Efficiency: 18 City/ 23-26 Highway1
- Base Horsepower @ rpm: 245 @ 65001
- S Horsepower @ rpm: 295 @ 62501
- Base Torque (lb-ft@rpm): 201 @ 46001
- S Torque (lb-ft@rpm): 251 @ 44001
- Top Speed (mph): 160 (Convertible), 169 (S)2
- 0-60: 5.8 (Convertible), 5.1 (S)3
- MSRP: $45,800-$55,7004
Reviews
"A perfect blend of brisk power, athletic suspension, and marvelous brakes."—Car and Driver5
"After a decade in production, the classically styled Porsche Boxster also remains a serious, purpose-built midengine (sic) sports car designed to travel hard and fast..."—Edmunds6
"The Boxster has superior handling dynamics, exhilarating engine performance, great gas mileage and a comfortable ride with two trunks that fit lots of stuff."—Forbes Auto7