2015 Porsche Boxster S 6MT
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- Photo: 2015 Porsche Boxster S 24V 3.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Porsche 718 Spyder by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 4 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Porsche Boxster S 24V 3.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Porsche Boxster S 6MT is a 3.4-liter flat-6 with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $63,300 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Boxster measures 173.4 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,965 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $63,300 ($86,804 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $64,295 ($88,168 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) |
| Displacement | 3.4 L |
| Bore and Stroke | 97.0 x 77.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (mid-engine) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with single-disc clutch |
| 1st Gear | 3.31 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.95 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 |
| 4th Gear | 1.13 |
| 5th Gear | 0.95 |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 3.89 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | 5-link, coil spring |
| Turning Diameter | 36 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston aluminum monobloc fixed (Red) |
| Front Brake Disc | Steel internally vented, 330 mm dia. x 28 mm thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | Steel internally vented, 299 mm dia. x 20 mm thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8 J x 20 |
| Wheels Rear | 9.5 J x 20 |
| Tires Front | 235/35 ZR 20 |
| Tires Rear | 265/35 ZR 20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 50.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Front Track | 60.1 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,965 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Porsche Boxster C RWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Porsche BOXSTER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 1, 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Boxster, 2013-2014 Boxster S, 2014-2015 Cayman, Cayman S, 2015 Boxster GTS, and Cayman GTS vehicles. The rear-axle carrier side sections may fracture.
Consequence: A carrier fracture may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear-axle carrier side sections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB7.
NHTSA campaign 21V679000
Nov 4, 2014 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014. The front hood upper lock components were not manufactured to specification and may fail to securely latch the vehicle's hood during operation.
Consequence: A failure of the hood latching mechanism may cause the hood to suddenly open during vehicle operation and will severely impede the driver's ability to see out the front windshield, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock on the front hood, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE04.
NHTSA campaign 14V698000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Porsche BOXSTER
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Porsche BOXSTER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 PORSCHE BOXSTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.