engine PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2013 3.G Information Manual

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Fo r w ar d t h r u s t |
Chassis
1 Dynamic gearbox mountsIn conjunction with optional PCM, the
G -Force graphic on the TFT screen in
the right-hand circular instrument enables
you to view the lateral and longitudinal
forces as they act on the vehicle.
Using the SPORT or SPORT PLUS but ton
you can switch the dynamic gearbox
mounts from ‘Normal’ to ‘Sport ’ or

‘Per formance’ mode and intensif y your
driving pleasure. This results in greater traction, perceptibly
more stable handling under load change
conditions and in fast corners and, in
conjunction with the ‘Launch Control’
function for example, extremely fast
acceleration.
Dynamic gearbox mounts minimise this
effect. Steering angle and both longitudi
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nal and lateral acceleration are constantly
recorded by sensors. The stiffness and
damping performance of the gearbox
mounts adapt to changes in driving st yle
and road surface conditions, which is
achieved by use of a fluid with magnetic
properties.
Put more simply: when you are driving
into a bend, the vehicle will follow your
steering but, at first, the mass of the

drivetrain will not. This means that the
rear of the vehicle will ultimately be
pushed out wards as a result of the drive -
train’s force of inertia.
of the entire drivetrain, especially the
engine.
The gearbox is bolted to the body by t wo
mounts. Like any mass, it obeys the law

of inertia. This means that it will continue
moving in a uniformly straight line unless
some force causes it to change direction. Dynamic gearbox mounts.
Dynamic gearbox mounts are included
as part of the optional Sport Chrono
Package. They are designed to enhance
both performance and comfort.
The electronically controlled system
minimises the oscillations and vibrations

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Safety
are needed. Not only does this provide a
high level of safet y for the driver, it offers
a considerable weight saving compared
with the bodyshell of the previous model.
This is why the doors of both luggage
compartment lids are made from light -
weight aluminium.
The crumple zones in the front and
rear aprons feature integral light-alloy
bumpers, while impact absorbers offer
additional safet y. For the protection of
occupants, energy-absorbing padding is
used selectively in important areas within
the passenger cell.an ingenious lighting concept featuring
powerful headlights, by assistance

systems that give you the information
you need and by an interior that provides
reliable protection in the event of an

accident.
Engineered body design.
The bodyshell of the Boxster models is
based on an intelligent light weight princi -
ple involving the composite construction
of aluminium and steel. The use of dis -
similar but precisely combined compo -
nents makes it possible to utilise specific
material properties exactly where they
It’s the same in the office as it is on the road:
performance needs a stable concept.
Safety.
On the road to independence, there is no
room for the slightest element of doubt.
The active and passive safet y concept

of the Boxster models is designed to
ensure driving pleasure through peace

of mind.
Safet y is founded on a precisely engi
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neered chassis and high-performance
braking system. It also involves intelligent
control systems, such as Porsche Stability
Management (PSM), and depends on

an innovative body construction designed
to keep your roadster stable without

diminishing its agilit y. It is enhanced by

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Safety
Alloyed steel Multi - phase steel Super high -streng th steel Aluminium
1 Engineered body design
2 Airbags and Porsche Side Impact Protection System
(POSIP)
ensuring excellent protection in the event
of a side impact even with the hood open.
POSIP additionally includes steel side
impact protection elements in the doors.System (POSIP). It comprises t wo side
airbags on each side. An integral thorax
airbag is located in the outer side bolster
of each seat, while the door panels each
contain an upwards-inflating head airbag.
Each thorax airbag has a volume of
10 litres and each head airbag 15 litres,
and evaluated far sooner and with

considerably greater accuracy.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP).
Both Boxster models are equipped as stand-
ard with the Porsche Side Impact Protection
only partially inflated, thereby minimising
discomfort to the occupants.
In addition to the central airbag control
unit on the transmission tunnel, a pair of
impact sensors is located near the head -
lights. This allows a crash to be detected
Airbags.
To protect the driver and passenger, the
Boxster models are equipped with full -size
airbags, which are inflated in t wo stages
depending on the severit y and t ype of
accident (e.g. frontal or offset frontal). In
less serious accidents, the airbags are

composite construction of aluminium and
steel. They are fully trimmed to blend in
and provide an excellent level of safet y.
The upper seat belt guides are mounted
on the roll- over bars for easier fastening.Roll-over protection.
Dual roll - over protection creates survival
space in the event of a roll- over or side
impact. The front roll-over protection
element is made from super and ultra
high -strength steels. The rear roll - over
bars located behind the seats are a

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77For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131. injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunc
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tion with optional PDK, coasting mode.
On the other hand, newly developed
cataly tic converters provide ef ficient
emission control. While the stereo

Lambda control circuitr y controls and
monitors each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, oxygen sensors,
together with the engine electronics
and injectors, regulate the composition
of the exhaust gas, while another
Lambda sensor on each cylinder bank
monitors pollutant conversion in the
respective cataly tic converter.
The goal is to enhance performance –

but, where possible, not at the expense
of the environment.
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-performance
sports cars can achieve moderate fuel
consumption and exhaust emission values
in their respective category.
This is achieved, on the one hand, through
the use of fuel - ef ficient technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct fuel
compared with the respective previous
model, even though performance has
been increased in every generation. This
is made possible by an efficient drive
concept (e.g. direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus), lightweight construction,
optimised aerodynamics and low rolling
resistance.
The environmental management team

at the Porsche Development Centre in
Weissach aims to demonstrate a high
level of environmental responsibility. Here,
technological developments are carried
out with environmental protection in mind.
If we are to continue to enjoy driving
pleasure, we need to look after our

environment. In other words, we need to
take responsibilit y. In an era of intensify -
ing debate about global climate change
and CO
2 emissions, every automotive
manufacturer is asking itself what it
has to offer in terms of environmental
protection. Our answer has long been
the same: a combination of high power
output and high efficiency.
In recent years Porsche has managed to
reduce fuel consumption across all model
ranges by a double - digit percentage
You can live for the moment
and still care about tomorrow.
Environment.

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Interior and comfort
1–3 Loading options with luggage items from the
Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design (items of
luggage from the PTS AluFrame and PTS Sof t
Top series)
4 Door storage compartments
5 Uncovered centre console storage compartment
6 CupholderThe separate Driver’s Selection by
Porsche Design catalogue offers a range
of matching luggage accessories.
respectively, regardless of whether the
hood is up or down. The interior surfaces
are carpet-lined and the lids are made
from aluminium. The two service open
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ings in the rear luggage compartment
provide convenient access to the coolant
and engine oil filler caps.Two luggage compartments.
The t wo luggage compartments are fur -
ther proof that the Boxster harmoniously
combines the spirit of sport with every -
day practicalit y like you’ve never seen it
before. The front and rear compartments
have a capacit y of 150 and 130 litres,
compartment makes way for an ashtray
with a lid. Other storage features include
t wo compartments in each door, a net

in the passenger foot well, clothes hooks
on the seat backrests and t wo practical
cupholders above the glove compart -
ment.
Storage compartments.
Ingenious storage solutions create plent y
of space: the lockable glove compart -
ment, the compartment with a power
socket under the armrest in the rear cen -
tre console and the uncovered compart -
ment to the front of it. In conjunction with
the smoking package, the uncovered
You have to create free space for yourself.
But sometimes it comes as part of the package.

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Interior and comfort
1 W ind deflector
2–4 HoodWind deflector.
A wind deflector is available as an option.
It reduces air turbulence in the cabin and
fits easily to the roll- over bar.
The large rear screen is made from glass
and is electrically heated and scratch-

resistant, so you can continue to enjoy
your freedom whatever the weather.
The hood stows away compactly above
the engine compartment without reducing
the luggage compartment volume. The
hood motor runs exceptionally quietly
and the modern soundproofing fabric is
robust and improves interior acoustics.

stretched side view of the vehicle. The
hood flows backwards and sweeps into

the body. The especially powerful silhou -
et te promises excellent dynamic per for -
mance and delivers impressive aerody -
namics.
50 km/ h. When the
vehicle is stationar y,
the hood can even be
operated remotely
using the vehicle key.
The hood design blends in elegantly with
the contouring of the Boxster models. As
a key design feature, it accentuates the
Fully electric hood.
Think a sense of freedom isn’t available
at the push of a but ton? Think again. The
Boxster models are equipped as standard
with a fully electric hood. With the engine
running, the opening and closing processes
are completed in around nine seconds.
The hood is operable up to a speed of
Water-repellent side windows.
The surfaces of the side windows are
treated with a water-repellent coating so
that not only water but also dirt runs
away more easily, thereby providing
clearer visibilit y even in poor weather.

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Audio and communication
The navigation module of PCM with high-
speed hard drive allows you to choose
bet ween a 2D display and a 3D perspec -
tive. In some regions, even buildings can
be displayed in 3D as well as terrain with
satellite image overlay.
Split screen mode enables you to view
two functions at once, such as the current
navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next navigation instruction.
The navigation module also features
dynamic route guidance, which recal -
culates the route in response to official
traffic messages (TMC) and information
from traffic flow sensors (TMC Pro*).
* TMC Pro available in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
1, 3 Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
including navigation module
2 CDR audio system
Fit ted in the glove compartment as stand -
ard, the universal audio interface (USB)
enables you to connect and even charge
your iPod
® or any other compa tible audio
source of your choice. The iPod
® or a
USB stick can be operated conveniently
and safely via PCM, the optional multi -
function steering wheel or the optional
voice control system.
By means of the USB socket, it is also
possible to download data from the per -
formance display of the Sport Chrono
Package, as well as data from the elec -
tronic logbook. In the opposite direction,
you can transfer up to 5,000 tracks in
MP3 format to the 40 GB internal hard
drive of PCM and create your own juke -
box. Playback of recognised podcast and
audiobook formats is supported and
cover art is displayed.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
PCM is your central information and
communication system. It is powerful
and multifunctional, yet easy to operate.
The focal point is the intuitive 7-inch
high-resolution touchscreen. Almost all
functions can be controlled with just your
fingertips, although conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls are still provided.
Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets, dynamic autostore and the
FM dual tuner with RDS diversit y, which
continuously scans in the background for
the best signal. The CD/ DVD drive plays
CDs and audio DVDs and is MP3-compati -
ble. A six- disc CD/ DVD autochanger inte -
grated into PCM is available as an option.
CDR Plus audio system.
Optional CDR Plus has seven loudspeakers
and delivers a total output of 185 wat ts.
Functions are controlled using a high-res -
olution 7-inch touchscreen. An analogue
and digital t win tuner ensures an exten -
sive selection of radio broadcasts. Other
features include a CD/ DVD drive support -
ing audio playback of MP3 files and
audio/video DVDs, a USB port for various
iPod
® and iPhone® models, an MP3 play-
er or for USB memory sticks containing
MP3 tracks. Cover art is also supported.
Connected USB devices can be controlled
via CDR Plus or the optional multifunction
steering wheel. An AUX inter face enables
you to connect additional external audio
sources, in which case functions are con -
trolled directly from the external device.
CDR audio system.
The CDR audio system is an ideal com -
plement to the resonant engine sound
of the Boxster models. It features a 7-inch
colour touchscreen, giving you quick
and easy access to the most important
functions and menus.
The integrated CD radio features
an FM dual tuner and RDS diversit y,
30 memor y presets, dynamic autostore
and speed -sensitive volume control.
The system also includes a sound system
with four loudspeakers and a total output
of 2 x 25 wat ts. As standard, the glove
compartment contains an AUX interface,
which enables you to connect an external
audio device such as a compatible MP3
p l a y e r.
We’ve shown you what rock ‘n’ roll looks like.
Now you want to know how it sounds.
Audio and communication.

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Personalisation
Product Boxster
Boxster SI no. Page
Engine, transmission and chassis
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)••2504 5 , 11 5

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
••450 56, 57

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••475 5 0 , 11 5

Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), including mechanically locking rear differential,
only in conjunction with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
••22062
Power steering Plus
••658 53
Sport Chrono Package, including dynamic gearbox mounts
••639 6 5 , 11 5
Sports exhaust system
••XLF 36
Product Boxster
Boxster SI no. Page
Exterior
Metallic paint••Code110
Special colours
••Code 111
Colours to sample
••Code –
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
••60374 , 114
Deletion of model designation
■■498 –
ParkAssist (rear)
••635 9 2 , 114
Park Assist (front and rear)
••636 9 2 , 114
W indscreen with grey top -tint
••567 –
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
••P13 92
Electrically folding exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting
••74 8 92
Roll - over bars painted in exterior colour
••546 114
Roll-over bars in Aluminium Look
••5 47 –
Wind deflector
••551 9 5 , 114G - Force display (Sport Chrono Package)
PDK gear selector
SPORT PLUS button

(Sport Chrono Package), PASM but ton
PDK gearshif t switches on
multifunction steering wheel
Park Assist (front)
Roll-over bars painted in exterior colour, in conjunction with wind deflector
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS) ParkAssist (rear) Stopwatch (Sport Chrono Package)
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list. – not available I number/extra - cost option
• standard equipment■ available at no extra cost

130131Technical data
Boxster Boxster S
Weights
Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,310 kg / 1,340 kg 1,320 kg / 1,350 kg
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1,385 kg / 1,415 kg 1,395 kg / 1,425 kg
Pe r m issi b le gross we igh t 1,645 kg / 1,675 kg 1,655 kg / 1,685 kg
PerformanceManual/PDK Manual/PDK
Top speed 264 km/ h / 262 km/ h 279 km/ h / 277 km/ h
0–100 km/h 5.8 secs / 5.7 secs 5.1 secs / 5.0 secs
with Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) – / 5.5 secs – / 4.8 secs
0 –16 0 k m / h 13.1 secs / 13.0 secs 11.0 secs / 10.9 secs
with Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) – / 12.7 secs – / 10.7 secs
Flexibilit y (80 –120 km/ h) in 5th gear 8.2 secs / – 6.7 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration (80 –120 km/ h) – / 3.7 secs – / 3.1 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Urban in l/100 km 11.4 / 10.6 12.2 / 11.2
Extra urban in l/100 km 6.3 / 5.9 6.9 / 6.2
Combined in l/100 km 8.2 / 7.7 8.8 / 8.0
CO
2 emissions g/km 192 / 180 206 / 188
Efficiency classManual/PDKManual/PDK
Efficiency class (Germany) G / F G / F
Efficiency class (Switzerland) G / F G / F
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length4 , 374 m m 4 , 374 m m
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m)
Height 1, 282 m m 1, 281 m m
Wheelbase 2,475 mm 2,475 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) front/rear 150 litres / 130 litres 150 litres / 130 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume) approx. 64 litres approx. 64 litres
Drag coef ficient c
w = 0.30 cw = 0.31
1)
Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EG, 692/2008/ EG, 566/2011/ EG and ECE- R 101) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part
of the of fer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification only.
A vehicle‘s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel, but also on driving st yle and other non -technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.
Boxster Boxster S
Engine
C y linders 6 6
Displacement 2,70 6 c m
33,436 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 195 kW (265 hp)
6,70 0 232 kW (315 hp)
6,70 0
Max. torque
at rpm 280 Nm
4,500 – 6,500 360 Nm
4,500–5,800
Compression ratio 12 . 5:1 12 . 5:1
Transmission
LayoutRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed
PDK (optional) 7-speed 7-speed
Chassis
Front axleLightweight spring-strut suspension Lightweight spring-strut suspension
Rear axle Lightweight spring-strut suspension Lightweight spring-strut suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 10.9 8 m 10.9 8 m
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross-drilled Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,

discs internally vented and cross-drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Enhanced Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
with ASR, ABD MSR and ABS 9.0 Enhanced
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
with ASR, ABD MSR and ABS 9.0
Anti - lock braking system A BS 9.0 A BS 9.0
Standard wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57, Rear: 9 J x 18 ET 47 Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57, Rear: 9.5 J x 19 ET 45
Standard tyres Front: 235/45 ZR 18, Rear: 265/45 ZR 18 Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 265/40 ZR 19
Technical data

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Index
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CD/ DV D au tochanger 101
CDR audio system 96
CDR Plus audio system 96
Chassis 50
Child seats 88
Coasting 46
Colours 110
Exterior 110
Interior 112
Comfort 82
Cruise control 40
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Design 12
Digital radio 101
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 33
Dr y-sump lubrication, integrated 34
Dynamic gearbox mounts 66
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Electric parking brake 59
Electrical system recuperation 42
Engine management 38
Engineered body design 70Engines
28
2.7-litre engine 30
3.4 - litre engine 30
Environment 77
Exhaust emission control 77
Exhaust system 36
Exterior 12 , 110
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror 92
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Factory collection 12 5
Floor mats 11 8
Fuel 79
Fuel consumption 78
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Gearbox mounts, dynamic 66
H
Handset for telephone module,
cordless 99
HomeLink
® (programmable
garage door opener) 92
Hood, fully electric 94I
Instruments
84
Integrated dr y-sump lubrication 34
I nte r i o r 16 , 8 2, 112
ISOFIX child seat preparation 88
L
Leather package 8 4 , 112
Light design package 92
Lights 74
Logbook, electronic 98
Luggage compartments 91
M
Manual gearbox, 6-speed 45
Materials 78
Mobile phone preparation 101
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Navigation module 96
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Online services 101P
Panorama
12 6
Pa r k A ssist 92
Parking brake, electric 59
Personalisation 10 8
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 50
Porsche Car Configurator 12 3

Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 57
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 96
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 45

Porsche Driving Experience 124

Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) 74
Porsche Exclusive 12 2
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP) 73
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 60

Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) 62

Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PV TS) 93
Power steering 53Power steering Plus
53
Principle 12 8
R
Recycling 78
Resonance intake manifold 33
Roll - over protection 72
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Safety 70
Seat heating 88
Seat ventilation 88
Seats 88
Adaptive Sports seats Plus 88
Child seats 88
Fully electric Sports seats 88
Sports bucket seats 88
Sports seats 88
Sports seats Plus 88
Servicing 42, 79
Smoking package 11 8
Sound Package Plus 102
SPORT button 38
Sport Chrono Package 65Sports exhaust system
36
Steering 52
Steering wheel heating 87
Steering wheels 87
Multifunction steering wheel 87
SportDesign steering wheel 87
Sports steering wheel 87
Storage options 90
T
Technical data 13 0
Telephone module 99
TF T screen 85
Thermal management 36
Tra n s m i ssi o n 45
T V tuner 98
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 55
U
Universal audio interface 9 6 , 101
V
VarioCam Plus 34
Voice control system 98W
Water- repellent side windows
94
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 92
Wheels 54
Wind deflector 95
Index
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Adaptive cruise control including
Porsche Active Safe (PAS) 41
Air conditioning system 92
Airbags 72
Alarm system 93
Anti-theft protection 93
Audio and communication 96
Audio interface, universal 96
Auto start/stop function 39
Automatic climate control, two-zone 92
Automatic headlight activation 75
B
Bi-Xenon headlights 74
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 102
Boxer engines 28
Boxster 22
Boxster concept 9
Boxster S 24
Brakes 57
Burmester
® High - End
Surround Sound System 10 4