The base Boxster gets a 2.7-liter flat-six instead of the outgoing model's 2.9-liter unit. Despite the smaller displacement, it produces 10HP more at 265HP, and can complete the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 5.7 seconds (vs. 5.8 seconds for the outgoing model). The Boxster's 0-60mph time is 5.4 seconds.
The sportier Boxster S keeps the same 3.4-liter engine but revised to deliver 5HP more at 315HP for a 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration time of 5.0 seconds (vs.5.2 seconds for the outgoing version). The Boxster S's 0-60mph time is 4.7 seconds.
Both models are fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with a seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission available as an option.
Even though faster than their predecessors, the Boxster and Boxster S are also more fuel efficient returning a combined fuel economy of 7.7lt/100km (30.6mpg US) and 8.0lt/100km (29.4mpg US) on the European driving cycle.
A Sport Chrono Package with Dynamic Transmission Mounts and the Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear limited slip differential are among the many options offered by the Stuttgart automaker.
