Porsche Boxster 986
First generation · 1997–2004 · 8 model years · 3 trims
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Photo: Porsche 986 Boxster roadster green (1) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Porsche 986 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Black Porsche 986 Boxster left side (2) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Black Porsche 986 Boxster rear (1) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Porsche 986.1 Boxster roadster green (interior) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Porsche 986 Boxster roadster green (1) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 986 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Porsche 986 Boxster left side (2) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Porsche 986 Boxster rear (1) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 986.1 Boxster roadster green (interior) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 228 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $43,365 |
| S · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 258 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 15/24 (18) | $52,365 |
| S Anniversary Edition · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 258 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 15/24 (18) | $60,665 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 228 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $43,365 |
| S · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 258 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 15/24 (18) | $52,365 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 217 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $43,365 |
| S · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 250 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $52,365 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 217 | — | Automatic (S5) | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $42,865 |
| S · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 250 | — | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $50,965 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.7L NA flat-6 | 217 | — | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $42,195 |
| S · Convertible | 3.2L NA flat-6 | 250 | — | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $50,695 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.5L NA flat-6 | 201 | 181 lb-ft | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $41,765 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.5L NA flat-6 | 201 | 181 lb-ft | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $41,765 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 2.5L NA flat-6 | 201 | 181 lb-ft | Automatic 5-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $40,745 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2002 | … | … |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
| 2000 | 3 | — |
| 1999 | 3 | — |
| 1998 | … | … |
| 1997 | … | … |
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