Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 (265 hp) PDK

Gasoline engine with 265 hp (195 kW) and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm), built 2012–2016, roadster body, rear-wheel drive. The Porsche Boxster (981) has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power265 hp (195 kW)
Torque207 lb-ft (280 Nm)
0–62 mph5.7 s
Top speed163 mph (262 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.7 (265 hp) PDK
Engine codeMA1.22
Displacement2.7 L (2,706 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutBoxer
Engine positionMiddle, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
Compression ratio12-5
Engine oil capacity7.9 qt (7.5 l)

Performance

Power265 hp (195 kW) @ 6700 rpm
Torque207 lb-ft (280 Nm) @ 4500-6500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)5.7 s
Top speed163 mph (262 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City22 mpg (10.9 l/100 km)
Highway30 mpg (7.9 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions295 g/mi (183 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank16.9 gal (64 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length172.2 in (4,374 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Height50.5 in (1,282 mm)
Curb weight2,998 lb (1,360 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,693 lb (1,675 kg)
Cargo volume9.9 cu ft (280 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Porsche Boxster with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Porsche Boxster (981) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.7 (265 hp)Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
S 3.4 (315 hp)Gasoline315 hp (232 kW)
S 3.4 (315 hp) PDKGasoline315 hp (232 kW)
GTS 3.4 (330 hp)Gasoline330 hp (243 kW)
GTS 3.4 (330 hp) PDKGasoline330 hp (243 kW)
Spyder 3.8 (375 hp)Gasoline375 hp (276 kW)

← All Porsche Boxster (981) engines

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