Porshe Boxter 981 parts online catalogue

PORSCHE Boxster (981) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

The sports two-seat roadsters Porsche Boxster (981) were produced from 2012 to 2016 by the German company Porsche AG. They were unveiled at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show. They were lightweight, featured good performance and were characterised by excellent steerability. The drag coefficient was 0.30. If you’d like to buy car parts for the Porsche Boxster (981) roadster and save, opt for onlinecarparts.co.uk. There is a huge selection of windscreen wiper blades, oil filters and other components from reliable manufacturers at affordable prices. We often run promotions at our online shop so that you can get everything you need for your car repair inexpensively. Place an online order at onlinecarparts.co.uk in a few clicks, and the delivery will be as fast as possible.

The Porsche Boxster roadster (981): specifications

Depending on the version, the length of the body varied from 4374 to 4404 mm, and the height – from 1273 to 1282 mm. Its width was 1,801 mm. The luggage compartment volume was 130–280 l. The maximum allowable load capacity of the car didn’t exceed 310 kg.

Both axles of the car were equipped with ventilated brake discs. Their suspensions were independent: front – of MacPherson type, rear – of the multi-link type.

Main versions

There were six petrol versions of the Porsche Boxster roadster (981). They had a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.

The 3.4 PDK version with a semi-automatic transmission and a dual-clutch system was very popular. The vehicle was equipped with a 6-cylinder, 24-valve boxer engine with a direct fuel injection system. The power unit produced 330 hp, its maximum torque was 370 N·m at 4,500 rpm. The maximum speed of the vehicle reached 281 kph. The car accelerated from 0 to 100 kph in 5 seconds. To cover the distance of 100 km, it consumed 12.7 l of fuel in the urban cycle, 7.1 l in the extra-urban cycle and 9 l in the combined cycle.

Boxster roadsters (981): trim levels

Apart from the base trim, the manufacturer offered several extended ones such as S, Black Edition, Spyder, GTS. All Porsche Boxster roadsters (981; 2012–2016) were factory-equipped with a traction control system and ABS, alloy wheels, a car alarm, sound system with a CD player, front airbags. There were adjustable steering wheel, power windows and electric heated door mirrors as well. Sports seats were trimmed with leather. The PTV system, a brand system for enhancing driving dynamics and stability, was available as an optional extra.

The Black Edition trim included cruise control, front fog lights, headlight washers, parking sensors. There was also a satnav and side airbags. Air conditioning was available for an extra charge.