Porsche Boxster 981
Third generation · 2013–2016 · 4 model years · 10 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 265 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 22/31 (25) | $52,100 |
| Black Edition · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 265 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 22/31 (25) | $59,100 |
| S · Convertible | 3.4L NA flat-6 | 315 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 21/29 (24) | $63,900 |
| GTS · Convertible | 3.4L NA flat-6 | 330 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 21/30 (25) | $74,600 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| Base 6MT · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | — | — | 6-speed manual with single-disc clutch | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $51,400 |
| Base 7PDK · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | — | — | 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic | RWD | 22/31 (25) | $51,400 |
| S 6MT · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | — | — | 6-speed manual with single-disc clutch | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $63,300 |
| S 7PDK · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | — | — | 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic | RWD | 22/31 (25) | $63,300 |
| GTS 6MT · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | 330 | 273 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with single-disc clutch | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $73,500 |
| GTS 7PDK · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed flat-6 (boxer) | 330 | 273 lb-ft | 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic | RWD | 22/31 (25) | — |
| 2014 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 265 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 22/31 (25) | $50,400 |
| S · Convertible | 3.4L NA flat-6 | 315 | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | 21/29 (24) | $62,100 |
| 2013 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7 L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6 (Boxer), Mid-Engine | 265 | 206 lb-ft | 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK | RWD | 22/32 (26) | $49,500 |
| S · Convertible | 3.4 L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6 (Boxer), Mid-Engine | 315 | 266 lb-ft | 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK | RWD | 21/30 (24) | $60,900 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.