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The pleasure of a roadster.
The excitement of a Porsche.
The new Boxster and Boxster S.
An extraordinarily powerful mid-
emissions have been reduced
mounted engine. An extremely low
by up to 12 % compared with the
centre of gravity. Very high agility
previous model. In combination
and dynamic handling. The driving
with the optional Porsche Doppel-
experience offered by a Boxster
kupplung (PDK), the result is a
goes far beyond superficial driving
very low emissions value of
pleasure. That's because it's
214 g/km and fuel consumption
based on a concept which made
of 9.1 l/100 km (31 mpg).
the 550 Spyder one of the most
successful racing cars of its time.
The new Boxster S has an addi-
tional power boost, with direct
Both models are powered by a
fuel injection (DFI, p. 28) fitted as
new generation of engines.
standard. This provides optimum
The Boxster's six-cylinder Boxer
fuel mixture formation for im-
engine, fitted with VarioCam Plus
proved fuel efficiency and a distinct
(p. 36), now has a 2.9-litre
increase in power and torque.
capacity, 188 kW (255 hp) and
In combination with the optional
maximum torque of 290 Nm
PDK, this gives a reduction in fuel
at 4,400 to 6,000 rpm. Taking it
consumption of 15 % and lowers
to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just
CO
emissions by 16 % compared
2
5.9 seconds, with a top speed of
with the previous model.
263 km/h (163 mph). Despite
this increase in power, the CO
2
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The 3.4-litre six-cylinder Boxer
In summary, an engine which
engine in the Boxster S develops
is responsive enough to provide
an impressive 228 kW (310 hp).
power from the outset – and
Maximum torque of 360 Nm is
reaches its limit at 274 km/h
reached between 4,400 and
(170 mph).
5,500 rpm and acceleration to
100 km/h (62 mph) takes just
5.3 seconds.
Boxster |
The Boxster concept
Boxster S
In both models, a precision six-
first time. The principle is as
speed manual gearbox makes
impressive as it is simple: it has
optimum use of the power and
seven gears, two half gearboxes
torque of the new engine. New
and two clutches. As one gear
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK,
is engaged, the next is already
p. 42) features both manual and
preselected in the other half
automatic modes and is also
gearbox.
available as an option for the
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Gear changes take place in milli-
Doppelkupplung (PDK) not only
seconds without any interruption
increases the agility of the new
in the flow of power. The advan-
Boxster but also enhances driving
tage over a fully manual transmis-
pleasure.
sion is the considerably faster
rate of acceleration for the same
The chassis has also been totally
level of fuel consumption. The
redesigned. Its wider track and
advantage over a fully automatic
generously dimensioned wheels
transmission is a perceptible
in a new design provide an even
increase in driving dynamics –
sportier driving experience. The
with a similar level of comfort
optional mechanically locking
and a distinct reduction in fuel
rear differential (p. 54) delivers
consumption. In short, Porsche
high traction and increased
performance.
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When fitted in combination with
PDK, the optional Sport Chrono
Package (p. 56) gives you access
to two new functions: 'Launch
Control' for maximum acceleration
from a standing start, and a
'motorsport-derived gearshift
strategy', bringing gearshift
characteristics straight from the
racetrack.
Boxster in Porsche Racing Green Metallic
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