The Boxster established Porsche's modern mid-engine roadster line in 1996 and has anchored it since. The years covered here span the 987.2 with its 2.9-liter flat-six, the lighter and larger 981 of 2013, and the turbocharged flat-four cars that took the 718 designation from 2017. Whatever the engine count, the fundamentals hold: mid-engine balance, an honest top-down driving experience, and Porsche build discipline.
Specifications
| Year | 2012 |
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| Make | Porsche |
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| Model | Boxster |
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| Engine | 2.9L 6-cylinder |
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| Horsepower | 255 hp |
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| Torque | 214 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 5.6 sec |
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| Top Speed | 163 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 29 |
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| Original MSRP | $48,000 |
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The 2012 model year
Final year of the 987 generation, closing more than a decade of the original Boxster architecture.
Porsche Boxster by year
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