lights PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2013 3.G Information Manual

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Design
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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compartment lid in the centre console are
additionally upholstered in leather. The
rev counter has an aluminium- coloured
dial face.

The Boxster S is an even more vehement
interpretation of the classic roadster.
It has been engineered to provide an
immediate, intense experience. Standby
mode is not an option.
The slats on the front air intakes are

finished in black. The Boxster S comes
with Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.
The centrally positioned dual-tube twin
tailpipe in brushed stainless steel sounds
as impressive as it looks.
In the interior of the Boxster S, the
door panel armrests and the storage
Extra horsepower demands a higher

level of safet y. The front brake discs are
15 mm larger in diameter than those on
the Boxster and the brake calipers are
finished in red. 19-inch Boxster S light-
alloy wheels with a double-spoke design
are fit ted as standard and create an
exceptionally powerful presence for
a roadster.
4.8
seconds. Optional Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV) offers increased agility
and driving pleasure at the same time as
improving traction and handling. The
Boxster S delivers excitement at ever y
t wist and turn.
sprint from 0 to 100 km/ h is completed in
5.1 seconds and a top speed of 279 km/ h
can be achieved.
Nevertheless, the dynamic per formance
of the Boxster S can be further enhanced.
With the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) transmission and the optional
Sport Chrono Package, the 0 to 100 km/ h
acceleration time drops to a mere
Why live life on standby?
Boxster S.
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Boxster S
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
Life cannot be lived intensely enough.
Driving should be truly engaging. This is
the core message of the
Boxster S.
Producing 232 kW (315 hp) at 6,700 rpm,
its 3.4-litre flat-six engine with DFI and
VarioCam Plus delivers a might y 37 kW
(50 hp) and 80 Nm more than the engine
in the Boxster. Maximum torque of 360 Nm
is available from 4,500 to 5,800 rpm. The

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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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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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1 Night design, front
2 Night design, rear
3 Taillight
4 Brake light
5 Taillight and direction indicatorAutomatic headlight activation.
In the Boxster models, automatic head -
light activation is available as standard.
The system automatically switches bet -
ween day time running lights and dipped
beam based on ambient lighting condi -
tions.
of a bend based on steering angle and
road speed. In addition, PDLS adapts
light distribution to suit your current driv
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ing speed. The adverse weather function
is activated when the rear fog light is
switched on. The result is increased
safet y – not least in corners and not only
at night.
light cleaning system and automatic
dynamic range control, provides uniform
illumination of the road whether dipped or
main beam is selected.
The dynamic cornering light function swiv
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els the main headlights towards the inside
Bi-Xenon headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
Why should independence be enjoyed
only at night? The optional Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS), which
comprises Bi-Xenon headlights with
halogen main-beam headlights, a head-
LED technology opens up entirely new
possibilities for designers. Not only are
LEDs capable of fulfilling all the functions
of the imposing taillights and third brake
light, they are integral to safet y and

create a look that is unmistakable, day
and night.
headlights. On both models, LED day time
running lights and position lights are
housed in a separate auxiliary light unit
above the outer air intakes. LEDs provide
powerful illumination, respond extremely
rapidly to driver input, offer a longer

service life and have an unmistakable
appearance.
Lights.
Lights will always be an essential safet y
feature, but we go one step further by
using them as part of an extraordinary
styling concept.
Clear glass halogen headlights are fit ted
as standard on the Boxster. The Boxster S
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon

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Interior and comfort
1 Air conditioning system
2 Two-zone automatic climate controlprotection with the hood closed, is availa -
ble on request. A combined alarm and
radar-based interior surveillance system
is available as an option for the Boxster.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries of
Europe. The preparation package inclu -
des a special wiring loom and a tilt sen -
sor for the alarm system.
mented by a visual warning in the central
display of the CDR audio system, optional
CDR Plus or optional PCM, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
HomeLink®

(programmable garage door opener).
The optional programmable garage door
opener is integrated into the overhead
console and remotely controls up to three
different garage doors, gates, home light -
ing and/or alarm systems.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Boxster models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the Boxster S
has an alarm system with contact-sensitive
exterior protection. A radar-based interior
surveillance system, which en hances
option, electrically folding exterior mirrors
with door courtesy lighting on both sides
of the vehicle make it easier to find your
way in the dark. An auto-dimming function
for the exterior mirrors and rear-view mir -
ror with an integrated rain sensor for the
windscreen wipers, is available as an
option.
ParkAssist.
Optional Park Assist is activated the mo -
ment you select reverse gear. An audible
signal gives a warning if you reverse too
close to an obstacle.
An enhanced version of Park Assist also
provides monitoring of the area to the
front of the vehicle. Ultrasonic sensors
are neatly integrated into the front and
rear aprons. The audible alert is supple-
Light design package.
The optional light design package com -
prises dimmable LEDs in the overhead
console, in the area of the door handles,
in the door storage compartments and in
the foot wells. LED illumination of the
luggage compartments and in the vanit y
mirrors of the sun visors is also included
with the light design package.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
The ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function
automatically switches on the LED day -
time running lights for a user- defined
period whenever the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The Boxster models are equipped as
standard with electrically adjustable and
heated exterior mirrors. Available as an
Wave goodbye to everyday life.
But embrace everyday practicality.
Additional comfort and convenience features.
Air conditioning system.
An air conditioning system with integrat -
ed active carbon filter is fit ted as stand -
ard. The filter traps particles, pollen and
odours. The ventilation pat tern is wide
and the air conditioning is quiet and
ef fective.
Two-zone automatic climate control.
Two-zone automatic climate control is
available as an option. It provides an
enhanced ventilation effect and has sepa -
rate temperature controls for the driver
and passenger. The available air condi -
tioning modes are gentle, normal and
strong. The automatic air-recirculation
function permanently monitors air quality,
reduces humidity and switches from
fresh to recirculated air when required.

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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

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Index
C
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
D
Design 12
Digital radio 101
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 33
Dr y-sump lubrication, integrated 34
Dynamic gearbox mounts 66
E
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
F
Factory collection 12 5
Floor mats 11 8
Fuel 79
Fuel consumption 78
G
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
N
Navigation module 96
O
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
S
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