Porsche Boxster III (981) photos

2012 — 2016 · roadster

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261–370

4.5 s

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Boxster GTS — 2015

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About this generation

The third generation with a new aluminum platform.

A significantly lighter and stiffer body, along with new flat-six engines, made the 981 one of the most balanced cars in its class.

Specifications

Petrol

2.7 MT

261hp(195 kW)

2.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.8 s

Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 264 km/h (164 mph)
Displacement: 2706 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.22
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1310 kg (2888 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 192 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.7 PDK

261hp(195 kW)

2.7 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.7 s

Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 262 km/h (163 mph)
Displacement: 2706 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.22
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1340 kg (2954 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 180 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S 3.4 MT

311hp(232 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.1 s

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 279 km/h (173 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.23
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1320 kg (2910 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 206 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S 3.4 PDK

311hp(232 kW)

3.4 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.0 s

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 277 km/h (172 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.23
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 188 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

GTS 3.4 MT

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.0 s

2014–2016

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 281 km/h (175 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.23
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1345 kg (2965 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GTS 3.4 PDK

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 4.9 s

2014–2016

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 279 km/h (173 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.23
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1375 kg (3031 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 190 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

Spyder 3.8 MT

370hp(276 kW)

3.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.5 s

2015–2016

Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Top speed: 290 km/h (180 mph)
Displacement: 3800 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.24
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1315 kg (2899 lb)
Fuel tank: 54 l (14.3 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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