Redline was rpm. It ran double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, and a dry-sump oil-circulation system. A five-speed manual transmission was standard equipment; Porsche's five-speed Tiptronic S automatic with shift buttons on the steering wheel was an option.
In , the Boxster got its first upgrades. Responding to enthusiasts clamoring for more power, the engineering team upped engine displacement to 2.
More importantly, torque output was increased to lb-ft, giving the Boxster better tractability at low revs. The same year brought the debut of the Boxster S, an even sportier version of the base model.
Paired with a six-speed manual transmission, the car's 3. With its upgraded suspension system and a set of inch wheels from the , the Boxster S clipped apexes with considerably more resolve. Braking was also improved with larger cross-drilled brakes from the Carrera. The bigger engine required additional cooling, so a third radiator was added, necessitating the signature opening in the lower front fascia.
A set of twin tailpipes further distinguished the design. By , Porsche had sold more than , copies of the Boxster, and accolades were near universal. But competition in the segment had heated up significantly. Fuel consumption was reduced by two percent for both engines. To improve handling, the base car borrowed the Boxster S's springs and shocks, which meant that the S now needed longer and thicker stabilizer bars to help maintain some distance between the two models. Both cars also got lighter wheels.
To close out the first generation of the Boxster, Porsche offered a hp Spyder 50th Anniversary car for Based on the Boxster S, cars reflecting the year the Spyder was shown at the Paris Motor Show were outfitted in GT silver metallic paint with cocoa brown full-leather interiors, a sport exhaust system, and Porsche's M suspension package. Fittingly, the second-generation Boxster, designated , was shown at the Paris Motor Show in Introduced as a model, it was upgraded in every way.
The look was more assertive , with larger air intakes to accommodate the power increases and pronounced fender lines borrowed from the Carerra GT supercar. The base model made horsepower from its 2. A variety of suspension upgrades, including the first application of Porsche Active Suspension Management to the Boxster, improved handling.
At this point, the Boxster was considered a success, but some of the earlier cost-cutting and efficiency measures had come back to bite Porsche.
One issue was that early versions of the shared M96 engine in both the and the had an uncommon but particularly disastrous bearing failure, plaguing both car's reputations. Customers were also complaining about the Boxster's interior quality.
Handsome enough at first glance, after some time, the price-conscious plastics did not live up to the quality expected of Porsche. This discontent was quelled by the 's revised passenger compartment. Prominent elements included a more premium-looking dash treatment with oval HVAC outlets, a three-spoke steering wheel, a revised center console, and a set of style seats. Bryant of the Boxster S. A year later, following the second-generation Boxster's success, Porsche debuted the roadster's hardtop Cayman S sibling with a hp, 3.
This engine would make its way into the Boxster S. The same year, VarioCam was applied to the standard Boxster's 2. If you've been reading closely, by now you might have noticed that a limited edition Boxster S typically foreshadowed significant revisions. Most are easily fixed and are part of the normal wear and tear process. One of the most common areas for an oil leak is the engine rear main seal. See our common problems page for more information.
Leaking oil used to just be seen as a annoying stain on the driveway and a potential fire hazard. However, modern cars feature many electronic engine management systems that can potentially be severely damaged by oil ingress. Oil leaks should not be a barrier to purchase, but they should be considered in terms of the purchase price — what appears to be a minor oil leak could turn into an expensive job.
Again, this is where a competent shop should be able to accurately asses and relay the cost of an oil leak repair. An integral part of the emissions system, the Air Oil Separator AOS is designed to extract oil from gases in the crankcase, recycle the oil to the sump and send the gas through the combustion path to be burnt and cleaned by the catalytic converters.
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations and the oil can be deposited on the o2 sensors and cause emission faults. Of course, once it fails completely and oil is sucked into the intake, the resultant huge clouds of white smoke are fairly obvious. However, replacing the aos sooner, rather than later, is a good precaution.
A failing aos is the likely cause of rear main seal failure, as it is in other VAG cars. Crankcase gas is not extracted well enough, pressure builds in the case under acceleration and escapes out of the rear main seal causing seal failure and the resultant oil leak. A failing aos also causes oil pass into the intake and will cause the engine management to adjust fuel mixtures.
The changing mixture can cause over fueling and lead to other more significant problems. Check to see when the last replacement of the AOS was completed on the car you plan to buy. If there is no record, plan to replace it as a precaution. Make sure you spend time checking the operation of the roof to ensure it goes up and down smoothly.
Most of the top issues are usually simple and inexpensive to fix, but can be annoying if you only discover them when you want to drop the top on your first sunny day. Porsche revised the mechanism that operates the top a few times during the life of the Boxster. Older original versions of the mechanism have parts that cannot be serviced.
They need to be replaced with the entire revised system. Worth checking the history on the car to see if any work on the top has been recorded. Importantly, look for signs of leaks from the roof into the cabin. Look behind the seats in particular. The rear roof drains can get blocked by leaves and debris over time. This results in rainwater dripping into an area of the cabin in which electronic control units are located.
It is simple enough to keep the drains clear, but failing to do so can be an expensive and annoying oversight. Check carefully for signs of cracks or degrading of the stitching around this window.
This can be fixed relatively simply by a competent upholstery shop. Corrosion is a rare item on the bodywork of the Porsche Boxster.
Vehicles in the Midwest can exhibit some degrading of the lower panels if they have been subjected to road chemicals. However, most Porsche owners store their cars over the winter to avoid this. The bodywork of the Boxster should be in perfect condition — in many cases the paint will have faded. Make friends with a good detailer who can do some paint restoration for you. The suspension on the Boxster is very solid. Naturally, over time and mileage wear can occur in plastic or rubber bushings that help to cushion the ride.
Listen out for squeaks or clunks over bumps and check for leaks from the suspension struts. Worn suspension components typically exhibit some noise and will show up as uneven tire wear. Check the tires thoroughly for smooth wear patterns and pay attention to the tire DOT date. Low mileage cars in particular have this problem — the tires do not experience wear because of the lack of mileage.
On any Porsche, make sure you get under the car and take a good look at the inner shoulders of the tires — this is the most common place for extreme wear and the most likely to be missed by a walk round the exterior. The manual and automatic transmissions on the Boxster are generally highly reliable.
Both should change gear smoothly and without any hesitation. The auto transmission can be scanned for faults but rarely has issues. Fluid services can be performed on both transmissions and the duration of the time interval is quite high. Look for previous indications this has been done or understand where the car is in terms of time related fluid changes for the transmission.
Typically, problems with the automatic transmission usually spell replacement — not cheap! The answer depends on who is driving the car! Wear on the Boxster clutch should be very noticeable. Engine revs will increase while the car does not accelerate. This is usually associated with a nasty burning smell. A slipping clutch spells trouble. When the clutch slips it very quickly does damage to the flywheel.
Check the used Boxster you plan to buy for clutch replacement history and plan to have to do the work at some point in the future. The brakes on the Boxster are generally excellent.
The latest GTS ditches the turbocharged 2. A hp flat-six borrowed from the Cayman GT4 means mph in 4. The rumour is its replacement — due in — will have hybrid or fully electric power. It will be fascinating to see where the Boxster goes next. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. Porsche Boxster at a history in pictures. Richard Aucock. August 7, Developed alongside the To save costs, the Boxster — internal designation — was developed alongside the new Porsche Porsche Boxster: options In its basic form, the Porsche Boxster offered seats with Alcantara centres, inch alloy wheels and no air conditioning.
Porsche Boxster: hard-top In the UK at least, the hard-top was a popular option. Porsche Boxster: 2. Porsche Boxster S But the 2. Porsche Boxster S Anniversary The Boxster range was facelifted in , with the plastic rear window replaced by a smaller glass item. Porsche Boxster The long-awaited second-generation Boxster, known as the , was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, before going on sale in Porsche Boxster Spyder Milestones came and went, with the Boxster notching up , sales by New generation Porsche Boxster The third generation Porsche Boxster — internal designation — was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, powered by either a hp 2.
New generation Porsche Boxster The current Boxster arrived in Porsche Boxster T The Boxster T offered the same hp output as the base-spec , but with less weight and a sportier chassis. Related Articles.
How a broken Volkswagen camper created an iconic dog toy. Read more. They were selling the , , and Four types of cars that didn't share too much technolopy. Some large car manufacturers were even thinking about a takeover. In many ways, the Boxster marked the end of these hard times. There were a few key assets to the Boxster a portmanteau of the words 'boxer' and 'roadster' that mark the turnaround for Porsche's success.
The idea was conceived in It became a key part of a new strategy for Porsche. At the time, Porsche was working on the Type , which you could now explain as the prequel to the Panamera. But for the next big thing to come out of the factory, Porsche wanted to use parts of the next generation , to make sure the smaller model identified as a Porsche.
The Type simply wasn't suitable to this idea. It had to be a sportscar, and it had to be a car available to a larger public. A car which shared technology and bodyparts with the next generation the model. It was to be a two-seater, should cost around 70, marks and it should appeal to younger customers. So that's where the idea of a small roadster came to life. Type was now officially a project.
The mid-engine concept of the , with short body overhang at the rear and a front end extending well beyond the front axle, were all references to cars like the Porsche Spyder and RS The central exhaust was a reference to these legendary cars as well.
In the concept car of the mid-engined Porsche Boxster was shown to the public at the Detroit Motor Show. The smaller, entry level Porsche that would be positioned beneath the in the model line-up, became quite a succes. It turned out to be a key to attracting younger buyers as well. The first generation Boxster had the same front end, doors and loads of other components that were also used in the generation Porsche was able to reduce production costs by sharing assembly lines between the two cars.
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