Porsche Boxster (981) (2012–2016)

The Porsche Boxster (981) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 265 to 375 hp, built 2012–2016.

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Production years2012–2016
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length172.2 in (4,374 mm) – 173.8 in (4,414 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Height50.5 in (1,282 mm) – 49.7 in (1,262 mm)
Cargo volume9.9 cu ft (280 l)
Fuel tank16.9 gal (64 l) – 14.3 gal (54 l)

All Porsche Boxster (981) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.7 (265 hp)2012–2016Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)5.8 s164 mph (264 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.7 (265 hp) PDK2012–2016Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)5.7 s163 mph (262 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 3.4 (315 hp)2012–2016Gasoline315 hp (232 kW)266 lb-ft (360 Nm)5.1 s173 mph (279 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 3.4 (315 hp) PDK2012–2016Gasoline315 hp (232 kW)266 lb-ft (360 Nm)5 s172 mph (277 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
GTS 3.4 (330 hp)2015–2016Gasoline330 hp (243 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)5 s175 mph (281 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
GTS 3.4 (330 hp) PDK2015–2016Gasoline330 hp (243 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)4.9 s173 mph (279 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
Spyder 3.8 (375 hp)2015–2016Gasoline375 hp (276 kW)310 lb-ft (420 Nm)4.5 s180 mph (290 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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