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 | 2017 |
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 170 mph |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 22 / 29 |
| Original MSRP | $57,000 |
The 2017 model year
The roadster took the 718 prefix this year along with a turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four, trading the six's voice for a stronger midrange.
Porsche Boxster by year
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