Porsche Boxster 987.1 Convertible (2004-2009)

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Product Overview

Porsche Boxster 987.1 is a compact convertible sports car in production from 2004 to 2009, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.4 liters.
Compared to the 986 Boxster, the 987.1 is more akin to a facelift, as most of the design features and engine layouts were carried over. Interestingly, Porsche continued to use the unreliable 5-speed ZF 5HP automatic transmission, though the manuals are much preferred and frequently sold.
As before, all 987 Boxsters had flat-6 engines, and it is said that this generation suffers from fewer reliability issues on this front.
Porsche has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great H6 engines
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved styling with the soft top up
Cons
  • MacPherson suspensions all around
  • Poor ZF automatic transmission

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Specifications

Boxster 240Boxster 240 ATBoxster S 3.2Boxster S 3.2 ATBoxster S 3.4Boxster S 3.4 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity130 L / 4.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity22.0 L / 23.2 qt22.0 L / 23.2 qt22.3 L / 23.6 qt22.3 L / 23.6 qt22.3 L / 23.6 qt22.3 L / 23.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 L / 8.2 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers2
Payload315 kg / 694 lbs300 kg / 661 lbs285 kg / 628 lbs285 kg / 628 lbs275 kg / 606 lbs275 kg / 606 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 298x24 mmVentilated discs, 298x24 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 299x20 mmVentilated discs, 299x20 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mm
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMacPherson strut
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17 Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17Front wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17 Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance101 mm / 4.0 in101 mm / 4.0 in101 mm / 4.0 in101 mm / 4.0 in121 mm / 4.8 in121 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height1295 mm / 51.0 in1295 mm / 51.0 in1295 mm / 51.0 in1295 mm / 51.0 in1292 mm / 50.9 in1292 mm / 50.9 in
Size | Length4329 mm / 170.4 in
Size | Width1801 mm / 70.9 in | 1978 mm / 77.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1486.0 mm / 58.5 in
Track Width | Rear1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs1355.0 kg / 2987.3 lbs1345.0 kg / 2965.2 lbs1385.0 kg / 3053.4 lbs1355.0 kg / 2987.3 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 6.5 J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 17Front wheel rims: 6.5 J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 17Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18
Wheelbase2415 mm / 95.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.2 sec7.1 sec5.5 sec6.3 sec5.4 sec6.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.9 sec6.8 sec5.2 sec6.0 sec5.1 sec5.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 036.2 m / 118.7 ft36.2 m / 118.7 ft34.6 m / 113.5 ft34.6 m / 113.5 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0134.3 m / 440.5 ft
CO2 Emission229 g/km250 g/km248 g/km262 g/km254 g/km262 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.290.290.300.310.300.30
Fuel Economy9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (combined) | 15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.3 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.3 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed256.0 km/h / 159.1 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph268.0 km/h / 166.5 mph260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph272.0 km/h / 169.0 mph264.0 km/h / 164.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineM96.25M96.25M96.26M96.26M97.21M97.21
Engine | Bore93.0 mm / 3.7 in85.5 mm / 3.4 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:111.0:111.0:111.0:111.1:111.1:1
Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 164.0 cu-in / 2687.0 cc2.7 L / 164.0 cu-in / 2687.0 cc3.2 L / 194.0 cu-in / 3179.0 cc3.2 L / 194.0 cu-in / 3179.0 cc3.4 L / 206.7 cu-in / 3387.0 cc3.4 L / 206.7 cu-in / 3387.0 cc
Engine | Power240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 6400 rpm240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 6400 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 6250 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline7200 rpm7200 rpm7200 rpm7200 rpm7300 rpm7300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output89.3 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in89.3 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in88.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in88.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 rpm270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062004 ~ 20062006 ~ 20092006 ~ 2009

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