All Porsche modelsPorsche Boxster: generations and engines
The Porsche Boxster was built from 1996 to 2016 in 4 generations, with 27 engine versions in our catalog (roadster). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1996–2016
Generations4
Engine versions27
Power204–375 hp
Body stylesRoadster
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Porsche Boxster generations
- 1996–2004
Porsche Boxster (986)
Engines below - 2004–2009
Porsche Boxster (987)
Engines below - 2009–2012
Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Engines below - 2012–2016
Specs
Porsche Boxster engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Porsche Boxster (986)1996–2004 · 10 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (204 hp) | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 204 hp (150 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 6.9 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| 2.5 (204 hp) Tiptronic S | 1996–1999 | Gasoline | 204 hp (150 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 7.6 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | |
| 2.7 (220 hp) | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 6.6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 2.7 (220 hp) Tiptronic S | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 7.4 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (252 hp) | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 252 hp (185 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 5.9 s | 162 mph (260 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (252 hp) Tiptronic S | 1999–2002 | Gasoline | 252 hp (185 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 6.5 s | 158 mph (255 km/h) | |
| 2.7 (228 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 228 hp (168 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 6.4 s | 157 mph (253 km/h) | |
| 2.7 (228 hp) Tiptronic S | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 228 hp (168 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 7.3 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (260 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 260 hp (191 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 5.7 s | 164 mph (264 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (260 hp) Tiptronic S | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 260 hp (191 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 6.4 s | 160 mph (258 km/h) |
Porsche Boxster (987)2004–2009 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 (240 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 240 hp (177 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 6.2 s | 159 mph (256 km/h) | |
| 2.7 (240 hp) Tiptronic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 240 hp (177 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 7.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (280 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 280 hp (206 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 5.5 s | 167 mph (268 km/h) | |
| S 3.2 (280 hp) Tiptronic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 280 hp (206 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 6.3 s | 162 mph (260 km/h) | |
| S 3.4 (295 hp) | 2006–2009 | Gasoline | 295 hp (217 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 5.4 s | 169 mph (272 km/h) | |
| S 3.4 (295 hp) Tiptronic | 2006–2009 | Gasoline | 295 hp (217 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 6.1 s | 164 mph (264 km/h) |
Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009)2009–2012 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 (255 hp) | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 255 hp (188 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 5.9 s | 163 mph (263 km/h) | |
| 2.9 (255 hp) PDK | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 255 hp (188 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 5.8 s | 162 mph (261 km/h) | |
| S 3.4 (310 hp) | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 310 hp (228 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 5.3 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) | |
| S 3.4 (310 hp) PDK | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 310 hp (228 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 5.2 s | 169 mph (272 km/h) |
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