PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2011 2.G Information Manual

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Independence 6
Boxster concept 8
Design 10
Engineering 20
Boxster 22
Boxster S 24
Forward thrust 26
Engine 28
Tra n s m i ssi o n 42
Chassis 48
The wider view 66
Safet y 68
E n v i r o n m e n t 74
Free space 78
Interior and comfort 80
Audio and communication 94
Free style 102
Personalisation 104
Factory collection 121
Panorama 122
Principle 124
Technical data 126
Index 128
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Spending time in the virtual world can be
great fun. The only thing is, you can’t feel
the wind against your skin as you acceler-
ate through every t wist and turn. The
Boxster celebrates real life. Whether it
is known as a design classic, a powerful
mid-engined sports car or a pure-bred
roadster, it does full justice to its famous
predecessors, such as the 356 No. 1 or
the 550 Spyder. We were faced with the question of how
it could do so in the future. As ever, the
answer was to be found in the harmoni
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ous blending of st yle with functionalit y
and of tradition with innovation. But what
is harmony? Something quaint? Some -
thing soft and delicate? Not for us.
This is why we have refined our idea of
what a roadster should be and honed and
sharpened it to give it a completely new
expression.
For some things in life,
there will never be an app.
The Boxster concept.
We achieved this with Intelligent Perfor -
mance. With increased power output at
the same time as enhanced efficiency.
With innovative technologies and intelli -
gent lightweight construction. With a
sport y exterior and interior with aestheti-
cally appealing lines and curves in all the
right places.
The spirit of the pure-bred roadster is
very much alive and kicking. More inde -
pendent than ever before, it is even
more powerful, visceral and intense.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 127.

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Design
Sometimes, spontaneity
takes years of work.
Design.Exterior.
We have redefined the Boxster in terms
of its performance, and defined how the
roadster of the future should look. In doing
so, we have once again succeeded in cre -
ating an icon of independence. Just like
its legendary predecessors, it is a Porsche
that continues to epitomise the feeling of
genuine freedom and advancement. The vertical contour of the headlights was
inherited from Porsche race cars of the
1960s and 1970s, but while the new

Boxster may be infused with the genes
of past generations, also it ushers in a
new and forward-looking design ethos.
It ushers in a new and forward-looking
design ethos. Large, imposing air intakes give the front

a powerful appearance.
The side contour promises thrilling perfor -
mance, while the long wheelbase and low,
raked windscreen are integral to forming
the stretched, wedge-shaped silhouette.
With the hood closed, this impression is
reinforced by the extremely sporting roofline. Large wheels, up to 20 inches in
size, make a st ylish addition to the clas
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sic roadster. These emphasise the cars
wide track and help to achieve a com -
pletely new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina -
tion with the side air intakes, to the mid-engine layout. Such features are

reminiscent of the 718 RS 60 Spyder,
a light weight mid-engined sports car

that achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the new
Boxster unique among Porsche models. While its overall look is just as imposing,
its lines are more sharply defined than

on any Porsche we’ve seen before.

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Design
The exclusive door st yling reflects more
recent Porsche design developments.
In t ypical Porsche fashion, it has a clear
function. The dynamic contouring
improves airflow to the side air intakes. At the top, it leads into a precise longi
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tudinal edge and, at the bot tom, it is
underlined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly
on the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise. The rear wing is not only a visual treat,

it deploys automatically to reduce lift.
Aerodynamics and aesthetics are com -
bined to superb effect. Retracted, the
spoiler’s edge makes a seamless transi -tion to the LED taillights. The narrow
direction indicators appear to extend the
rear wing further. Each taillight sweeps
around the central brake light and accen
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tuates the contours of the entire unit. For striking effect, the reversing light and rear
fog light are arranged in the middle under
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neath the rear wing. Clearly, this lighting
concept has no precedent, rather it is the
result of Porsche’s modern use of form. The diffuser with stainless-steel tailpipe
(dual -tube on the Boxster S) integrated
into the centre adds the finishing touch
to the powerfully designed rear end.
In summary, the new Boxster draws

inspiration from a long history and, yet,
it also incorporates the sum of our ideas
of how the future should be. In doing so,
it reflects a completely new interpretation of the roadster concept – with a clear
focus on looking forward.

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Design
Interior.
The interior of the new Boxster models
delivers exactly what the exterior
promises. Light, uncluttered and defined;
everything is conceived with one goal in
mind: the perfect drive.
The power, the contouring, the driver’s
vision, indeed the entire concept, are all
drawn in the direction of travel. The intel -
ligent operating concept and the logical
arrangement of the controls keep the
driver’s concentration purely on the road.
The elevated centre console cocoons the
driver perfectly and reduces the distance
from the steering wheel to the gear lever
for fast and ergonomic gearshifts. It ’s just
one of many principles that we’ve trans -
ferred from the racetrack to the road.
The door st yling is similarly dynamic. The
door pulls mirror the lines of the centre
console and blend seamlessly into the
distinctive design. The door storage com -
partments are sweeping and practical.

As you would expect from a sports car,
the driver sits low down. Sports seats
are fit ted as standard. The athletic pro -
portions of the new Boxster models made
it possible to introduce a new interior
architecture. The result is a feeling of
space and light without compromising
the authentic roadster experience.
Are you ready to assert your independ -
ence? The ignition lock, as ever, is on the
left. The three-spoke sports steering
wheel falls perfectly to hand. As is t ypical
of a Boxster, there are three circular dash -
board instruments. The instrument on the
right is now a 4.6-inch TFT screen that
shows information from the on-board
computer or audio information from the
CDR audio system, which is fit ted as
standard. An inconspicuous shroud shades
the instruments for optimum visibility.
The steering wheel rim, gear lever/selec -
tor and door pull inlays are finished in
tactile leather. Silver-coloured details add
to the refined tone; these include the

How much independence do we really have?
It’s a question of inner attitude.
Design.
dashboard trim strip, the side and centre
air vent surrounds and the centre con -
sole. As an option, the sport y elegance
of the new Boxster models can be fur -
ther enhanced with a comprehensive
suite of interior trims and upholsteries.
1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Carrera Red,
SportDesign steering wheel and other optional
equipment

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What use is expertise if it isn’t put into
practice and applied to the road?
In the Boxster, the 2.7-litre horizontally
opposed six cylinder engine delivers
195 kW (265 hp); in the Boxster S, the
3.4 - litre equivalent generates 232 kW
(315 hp). Both mid-mounted engines
feature direct fuel injection (DFI) and Vario -
Cam Plus for a significant increase in both
power output and efficiency. The SPORT
but ton on the centre console is fit ted
as standard and opens up even more agile
responses. Power is transmit ted to the
wheels by a light weight six-speed manual
gearbox or the optional 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
A series of innovative technologies is key
to achieving exemplary efficiency. As
standard, these include the auto start/stop
function, electrical system recuperation,
energy-saving electromechanical power
steering, intelligent thermal management
and, in conjunction with PDK, the coast -
ing function. The result, The result is a
significant reduction in fuel consumption
and, therefore, a reduction in CO
2 emis -
sions of up to 16 % compared with the
previous model (depending on the equip -
ment variant).
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
provides stabilit y at the limits of sport y
performance. Available as an option,
Knowledge should never
be confined to books.
Engineering.
enhanced Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) of fers continuous
adjustment of damping forces based on
the selected mode. Dynamic per formance
can be further improved with optional
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV). The
optional Sport Chrono Package includes
dynamic gearbox mounts for the first
time. They contain a fluid with magnetic
properties, which enables them to adapt
instantly to driving conditions and counter -
act the effects of inertia. The results are
perceptibly more stable handling during
performance driving, as well as a higher
level of ride comfort. The brakes at the front axle have a
greater
surface area for improved braking perfor -
mance. The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) is available as
an option.
The hood on the new Boxster models
makes it easy to clear your head. Fully
electric, it opens and closes in around nine
seconds and is operable up to a speed of
approx. 30 mph (50 km/ h).
The intelligent lightweight construction,
which uses aluminium for substantial
parts of the bodyshell, doors and luggage
compartment lids, helps to achieve an
excellent power-to-weight ratio.
For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions please refer to page 127.