Porsche Boxster 981 Convertible (2012-2016)

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Product Overview

Porsche Boxster 981 is a compact convertible sports car in production from 2012 to 2016. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.8 liters.
The last generation of Boxsters to feature naturally-aspirated engines, the 981 has a much improved exterior styling. It now looks good especially with the top down, though it is decent with the top up, too.
Unsurprisingly, the engines in the 981 are largely carry-overs from the 987.2, though they are up-rated. Porsche also kept the MacPherson-type suspensions all around.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Improved engine output
  • Much better styling
  • Manual still available
Cons
  • MacPherson suspensions all around

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Specifications

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Capacity

Cargo Capacity280 L / 9.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity23.0 L / 24.3 qt23.0 L / 24.3 qt23.0 L / 24.3 qt23.0 L / 24.3 qt23.0 L / 24.3 qt23.0 L / 24.3 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal54.0 L / 14.3 gal
Passengers2
Payload315 kg / 694 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs310 kg / 683 lbs310 kg / 683 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs315 kg / 694 lbs335 kg / 739 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 340x34 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs, 330x28 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMacPherson strut
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 235/35 ZR 20 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 ZR 20
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance106 mm / 4.2 in
Size | Height1282 mm / 50.5 in1282 mm / 50.5 in1273 mm / 50.1 in1273 mm / 50.1 in1281 mm / 50.4 in1281 mm / 50.4 in1262 mm / 49.7 in
Size | Length4374 mm / 172.2 in4374 mm / 172.2 in4404 mm / 173.4 in4404 mm / 173.4 in4374 mm / 172.2 in4374 mm / 172.2 in4414 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in1801 mm / 70.9 in | 1978 mm / 77.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Track Width | Rear1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1345.0 kg / 2965.2 lbs1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1315.0 kg / 2899.1 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 8.5 J x 20 ET 57 Rear wheel rims: 10.5 J x 20 ET 47
Wheelbase2475 mm / 97.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.8 sec5.7 sec5.0 sec4.9 sec5.1 sec5.0 sec4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.5 sec5.4 sec4.8 sec4.7 sec4.8 sec4.8 sec4.3 sec
CO2 Emission195 g/km183 g/km211 g/km190 g/km211 g/km190 g/km230 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.33
Fuel Economy8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed264.0 km/h / 164.0 mph262.0 km/h / 162.8 mph281.0 km/h / 174.6 mph279.0 km/h / 173.4 mph279.0 km/h / 173.4 mph277.0 km/h / 172.1 mph290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6
EngineMA1.22MA1.22MA1.23MA1.23MA1.23MA1.23MDB.XA
Engine | Bore102.0 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 165.1 cu-in / 2706.0 cc2.7 L / 165.1 cu-in / 2706.0 cc3.4 L / 209.7 cu-in / 3436.0 cc3.4 L / 209.7 cu-in / 3436.0 cc3.4 L / 209.7 cu-in / 3436.0 cc3.4 L / 209.7 cu-in / 3436.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc
Engine | Power265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6700 rpm265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6700 rpm330.0 hp / 246.1 kW @ 6700 rpm330.0 hp / 246.1 kW @ 6700 rpm315.0 hp / 234.9 kW @ 6700 rpm315.0 hp / 234.9 kW @ 6700 rpm375.0 hp / 279.6 kW @ 6700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output97.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in97.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in98.7 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke77.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 4500-6500 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 4500-6500 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 rpm360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4750-6000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic PDKManualAutomatic PDKManualAutomatic PDKManual

Production

Availability2012 ~ 20162012 ~ 20162015 ~ 20162015 ~ 20162012 ~ 20162012 ~ 20162015 ~ 2016

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