PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2013 3.G Information Manual

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The Boxster
The Boxster
Spirit, declared

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Free space 80
Interior and comfort 82
Audio and communication 96
Free style 106
Personalisation 108
Factory collection 125
Panorama 126
Principle 128
Technical data 130
Index 132
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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 4 4
Chassis 50
The wider view 68
Safet y 70
Env iron ment 76

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9For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.construction. With a sport y exterior and
interior with aesthetically appealing lines
and curves in all the right places.
The spirit of the pure-bred roadster is
very much alive and kicking. More inde
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pendent than ever before, it is even
more powerful, visceral and intense.
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.
We achieved this with more performance
– with more efficiency. With innovative
technologies and intelligent light weight
For some things in life,
there will never be an app.
The Boxster concept.
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

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achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the
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.
track and help to achieve a completely
new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina
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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
The side contour promises thrilling perfor
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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 classic
roadster. These emphasise the car’s wide
The vertical contour of the headlights

was inherited from Porsche race cars of
the 1960s and 1970s. The Boxster may
be infused with the genes of past gene ra-
tions, but it ushers in a new and forward-
looking design ethos.
Large, imposing air intakes give the front
a powerful appearance.
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 creating an icon of independence. Just
like its legendary predecessors, including
the 550 Spyder, it is a Porsche that con-
tinues to epitomise the feeling of genuine
freedom and advancement.

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completely new interpretation of the
roadster concept – with a clear focus on
looking forward.
In summary, the
Boxster draws inspiration
from a long history and, yet, it also incor -
porates the sum of our ideas of how the
future should be. In doing so, it reflects a
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 the middle underneath the rear wing.
Clearly, this lighting concept has no prec
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edent, rather it is the result of Porsche’s
modern use of form.
narrow direction indicators appear to
extend the rear wing further. Each

taillight sweeps around the central brake
light and accentuates the contours of the
entire unit. For striking effect, the revers -
ing light and rear fog light are arranged
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 separation edge makes a seamless
transition to the LED taillights. The
At the top, it leads into a precise longitudi
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nal edge and, at the bot tom, it is under -
lined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly on
the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise.
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.

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dashboard trim strip, the side and centre
air vent surrounds and the centre console.
As an option, the sport y elegance of the
Boxster models can be further 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
Are you ready to assert your independ -
ence? The ignition lock, as ever, is on the
lef t. 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 com -
puter or audio information from the
CDR
audio system, which is fit ted as stan dard.
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
one of many principles that we’ve trans
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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 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.
How much independence do we really have?
It’s a question of inner attitude.
Design.
Interior.
The interior of the Boxster models delivers
exactly what the exterior promises. Light,
uncluttered and defined; every thing is
conceived with one goal in mind: the per -
fect drive.
The power, the contouring, the driver’s
vision, indeed the entire concept, are all
drawn in the direction of travel. The intelli -
gent operating concept and the logical
arrangement of the controls keep the driv -
er’s concentration purely on the road. The
ascending 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