30 Point Porsche Boxster Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check irrespective which generation Porsche Boxster you are looking to buy. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version for each generation Boxster that you can...
Porsche Boxster 981 (3rd Gen)
The third generation of Boxster was the 981 generation and frankly it is our favorite here at Stuttcars. Changes includes a body shell that was 17 percent lighter than that of the 987 thanks to an increased usage of aluminum construction, along with strategic use of high-strength steel in key areas. This kept the curb weight to around 3,000 lbs, despite being a larger car than its predecessor. The 981 Boxster was powered by the MA1-series flat-six, which were quite similar to those used in the 987.2. The base engine’s displacement was actually reduced by 200cc to 2.7 liters, but this was more than made up for by replacing the base 987.2’s port fuel injection system with DFI, which allowed a higher compression ratio of 12.5:1. The 981’s chassis and suspension were similar to the 991. Check out all of our 3rd Generation Porsche Boxster Research.
For Porsche enthusiasts, the 2016 Boxster Spyder is a dream machine. This limited-production convertible boasts the heart of a 911 Carrera S – a powerful flat-six engine – in a lightweight, agile body. Unlike its Cayman GT4 sibling, the Spyder prioritizes comfort with a softer suspension, making it ideal for...
2013-2016 Porsche Boxster Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche Boxster (981), produced from 2012 to 2016, refined the mid-engine formula with improved reliability, sharper handling, and a more modern design. While Porsche originally recommended oil changes every 10,000–15,000 miles, many owners today opt for 5,000–7,500-mile intervals to better protect the...
Frequent Porsche Boxster Problems & Solutions – A Step by Step Guide to Help Owners Diagnose and Solve Your Most Annoying Boxster Issues The Porsche Boxster has earned its place as one of the most iconic mid-engine sports cars, delivering thrilling performance, precise handling, and the open-top driving experience enthusiasts...
Common Problems with the Porsche Boxster: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The Porsche Boxster, first introduced in 1996, has become an iconic mid-engine sports car, offering exhilarating performance, precise handling, and top-down driving enjoyment. Over four generations—986, 987, 981, and 718 (982)—the Boxster has evolved significantly, improving in...
Even though the 981 Spyder is an entry-level sports car and is often considered by many as a poor man’s Porsche, it is no slouch when it comes to speed and performance which has been proven by the folks at AutoTopNL. Introduced in 2015 as the lightest model in Porsche’s...
Unlike its Boxster brother, the S version of the mid-engined Porsche roadster offered a 3.4-liter unit from its predecessor, but with some improvements and a lower vehicle mass. It offered 311 hp and enough torque to push the car to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds if the car...
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. While the 987 Spyder had a Cayman S engine (a little bit more powerful than Boxster...
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. While the 987 Spyder had a Cayman S engine (a little bit more powerful than Boxster...
Watch JayEmm and see if the 981 Porsche Boxster Spyder can compare to the Ferrari 360. For roughly the same price, which would come out on top?...
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. The power-to-weight ratio of the original 718 Spyder 1.7- and 2.0-litre 4-cylinder models...
Boxster Black Edition POV Drive This may be my favorite YouTube channel at the moment. The point of view driving with no commentary is just awesome. Worth watching and clearly shows just how great the 981 Boxsters are. The Boxster Black Edition was an attractive design exercise with nice options...
The mid-engine roadster is powered by the 2.7 liter flat-six engine with 265 hp. Its color concept remains consistent with the soft top and supplemental safety bar which are both finished in black. The wind deflector reduces undesirable turbulence when the soft top is down. 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels and the Bi-Xenon™ headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) set distinctive highlights, while standard two-zone air conditioning and heated seats provide a higher level of comfort for both driver and passenger. The Porsche Communication Management system is included as standard.
Porsche Boxster Spyder: the best Boxster yet? The Porsche Boxster Spyder should be quicker than a Cayman GT4 in a straight line thanks to the same engine and less weight, but what’s it like everywhere else? Steve Sutcliffe gets behind the wheel to find out....
A Day In the Mountains with a 981 Boxster Spyder What a way to spend the day. Heaven....
Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder Review evo’s Henry Catchpole reviews the brand new Porsche Boxster Spyder....
Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder review The Porsche Boxster S has always been considered the poor man’s Porsche, though the latest iteration gives its big brother, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991), a run for its money on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Abroad....
911 vs Boxster Showdown The Porsche Boxster S has always been considered the poor man’s Porsche, though the latest iteration gives its big brother, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991), a run for its money on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Abroad....
The greatest driving road in the world? Porsche Boxster GTS on Majorca Our search for the world’s greatest driving road heads to the Spanish island of Majorca. Can a top-down day in the superb Porsche Boxster GTS lapping up the Mediterranean sun possibly top our time exploring Romania in a...
981 Boxster GTS Review Thinking of a Porsche, but not sure which one to buy? Love the GT products, but can’t afford them? Interested by the new GTS 4L but know it is going to be unobtainium? Well, help is on hand from Porsche’s own back catalogue....
981 Boxster GTS – The Best Sports Car Thinking of a Porsche, but not sure which one to buy? Love the GT products, but can’t afford them? Interested by the new GTS 4L but know it is going to be unobtainium? Well, help is on hand from Porsche’s own back...
Review of the 981 Porsche Boxster S by EVO Magazine evo’s Features Editor Henry Catchpole drives the new third generation of the Porsche Boxster S – how has the driving experience survived the increase in technology?...
Review of the 981 Porsche Boxster S Some people say the Boxster is a poor man’s Porsche, but the new S model puts that idea to rest — it’s as quick around Germany’s infamous Nurburgring circuit as the legendary 996 GT3. It’s not hard to see why. The Boxster S has one...
The 2012 Porsche Boxster S – /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS Porsche’s new 981 Boxster is an all-new design. Bigger, but lighter than before. We went to the launch event in the South of France to see how good it was. And whether a man can now buy the girl’s Porsche....
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3rd Generation Porsche Boxster (981) Story & History Boxster 981 (2013 – 2016) Official photos: 2012 January 12, GTS 2014 March 19 / Premiere: 2012 March 6 at Geneva motor show, GTS 2014 April 20 at Auto China in Beijing / Market launch: 2012 April 14 (as a 2013 model),...
Porsche Boxster (Third Generation) Sales Brochures If you’re a Porsche Boxster fan or a collector of factory literature, we’ve got an exciting resource for you! We’ve gathered every sales brochure for the 2012–2016 Porsche Boxster (Type 981) and made them available for free download. These brochures cover the third-generation Boxster,...
Porsche Boxster Spare Parts Catalogs (2012 – 2016 Model Year) These official Porsche PET Diagrams and codes for the current Porsche Boxster (2012 to 2016) models. Free for you to download and view. Whether you are working on your own Porsche Boxster and need the total parts guide or are...
Porsche Option Codes – 2016 Boxster Looking to decode your 2016 Porsche Boxster option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 2016 Porsche Boxster service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the full 2016...
Porsche Option Codes – 2015 Boxster Looking to decode your 2015 Porsche Boxster option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 2015 Porsche Boxster service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the full 2015...
Porsche Option Codes – 2014 Boxster Looking to decode your 2014 Porsche Boxster option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 2014 Porsche Boxster service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the full 2014...
Porsche Option Codes – 2013 Boxster Looking to decode your 2013 Porsche Boxster option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 2013 Porsche Boxster service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the full 2013...
Porsche Option Codes – 2012 Boxster (Type 981) Looking to decode your 2012 Porsche Boxster option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 2012 Porsche Boxster service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the...
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The two most powerful and fastest mid-engine sports models from Porsche are ready and raring to go: with uprated engines and excellent PASM chassis the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS set new benchmarks for sportiness in their segment. 3.4 L naturally aspirated flat 6 is good for 330 hp. Sport Chrono package is standard. This means that in conjunction with the optional Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the active Sport Plus button, the Boxster GTS sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.
Cayman GTS vs Boxster GTS Shootout We go for a drive in the 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS and Porsche Boxster GTS...
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. The power-to-weight ratio of the original 718 Spyder 1.7- and 2.0-litre 4-cylinder models was better though already 55 years earlier. Visually the Porsche Speedsters and Spyders are characterized by their unique side view silhouette - the result of the low windscreen and low roofline when the temporary canvas top is fitted.
Unlike its Boxster brother, the S version of the mid-engined Porsche roadster offered a 3.4-liter unit from its predecessor, but with some improvements and a lower vehicle mass. It offered 311 hp and enough torque to push the car to 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds if the car was fitted with PDK (automatic dual-clutch). The two-seat roadster featured a clean design interior, with influences from the Carrera GT super sports-car. The Boxster S was the sweeter of the two models.
The third generation Boxster was a bigger car than the 987 it replaced, but it was also lighter and more powerful. The 2013 model year Boxster went through a downsize program and received a 2.7-liter boxer engine, which was 0.2-liter smaller than its predecessor. With 261 bhp @ 6700 rpm and 206 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm the base Boxster still felt underpowered to many. The base 981 Boxster got a 6-speed manual gearbox or you could opt for an optional 7-speed reworked PDK. The base car is plenty fast but if it were our money, we would opt for the more powerful Boxster S.
991 Carrera vs. Boxster S The Porsche Boxster S has always been considered the poor man’s Porsche, though the latest iteration gives its big brother, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991), a run for its money on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Abroad....