Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman Specs by Generation
Updated 2026-11-03 · CarWhere Research
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The Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman is covered here across 5 US-market generations, from the 986 (1997–2004) to the 982 (2017–2025), 45 trims in all. In the 982, output runs from 300 hp (718 Boxster) to 493 hp (718 Spyder RS), and the quickest Porsche-claimed 0–60 mph time is 3.2 seconds (718 Spyder RS).
982 718 Boxster & Cayman specs (2017–2025)
What changed in the 982
For 2017 the cars took the 718 name and switched to turbocharged flat-four engines: a 2.0 liter (300 hp) and a 2.5 liter with variable turbine geometry (350 hp). Naturally aspirated six-cylinder power returned in 2020 with the 4.0-liter GT4 and Spyder, then the 394 hp GTS 4.0, and finally the 493 hp GT4 RS and Spyder RS, which share their engine with the 911 GT3. Porsche Cars North America confirmed that the last gasoline 982 cars would be built in October 2025; the RS models were exempt from the earlier cutoff, and electric successors are expected.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 BoxsterCurb weight is the DIN unladen figure (3,010 lb with PDK). The final US model year is not confirmed. | 2017–2025 | Roadster | 2.0L turbo flat-4 | 300 | 280 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.7 PDK · 4.5 PDK | 170 | 2,944 | $56,000 |
| 718 Boxster SCurb weight is the DIN unladen figure (3,054 lb with PDK). | 2017–2025 | Roadster | 2.5L turbo flat-4 (VTG) | 350 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.4 manual · 4.2 PDK · 4.0 PDK | 177 | 2,988 | $68,400 |
| 718 Boxster TStandard PASM sport suspension (0.78 in lower), mechanical limited-slip differential with PTV. Curb weight 3,120 lb with PDK. | 2020–2025 | Roadster | 2.0L turbo flat-4 | 300 | 280 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.5 PDK | 170 | 3,058 | $68,500 |
| 718 Boxster GTSTorque is 317 lb-ft with PDK; curb weight 3,098 lb with PDK. Replaced by the GTS 4.0. | 2018–2019 | Roadster | 2.5L turbo flat-4 (VTG) | 365 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.4 manual · 3.9 PDK | 180 | 3,032 | $81,900 |
| 718 Boxster GTS 4.0Naturally aspirated six with adaptive cylinder control and a 7,800 rpm limit. Launched manual-only, with PDK optional from the 2021 model year. Porsche's first release called it a 2020 model, but US introduction was the 2021 model year. Curb weight is the manual DIN unladen figure. | 2021–2025 | Roadster | 4.0L flat-6 | 394 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.3 manual | 182 | 3,157 | $88,900 |
| Boxster 25 YearsBased on the Boxster GTS 4.0; limited to 1,250 units worldwide, with Neodyme accents and a Bordeaux Red interior/top. Top speed is the manual figure. | 2021 | Roadster | 4.0L flat-6 | 394 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 3.8 PDK | 182 | — | $98,600 |
| 718 SpyderDeveloped by Porsche Motorsport and shares the GT4 engine. PDK was optional from the 2021 model year (317 lb-ft with PDK). The final model year is inferred from Porsche's comparison of the Spyder RS with the 2023 718 Spyder. | 2020–2023 | Spyder | 4.0L flat-6 | 414 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.2 manual | 187 | 3,206 | $96,300 |
| 718 Spyder RS911 GT3-derived engine with a 9,000 rpm limit; PDK only; manual soft top and ducktail spoiler. Porsche gives 1,410 kg (DIN) and says it is 59 lb lighter than a 2023 Spyder with PDK; no absolute US lb figure was published in the sources used. | 2024–2025 | Spyder | 4.0L flat-6 | 493 | 331 | RWD | 7-speed PDK | 3.2 PDK | 191 | — | $160,700 |
| 718 CaymanPriced below the Boxster for the first time. Curb weight is the DIN unladen figure (3,010 lb with PDK). Porsche's spec table lists 171 mph and its release text says 170 mph. | 2017–2025 | Coupe | 2.0L turbo flat-4 | 300 | 280 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.7 PDK · 4.5 PDK | 170 | 2,944 | $53,900 |
| 718 Cayman SCurb weight is the DIN unladen figure (3,054 lb with PDK). | 2017–2025 | Coupe | 2.5L turbo flat-4 (VTG) | 350 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.4 manual · 4.2 PDK · 4.0 PDK | 177 | 2,988 | $66,300 |
| 718 Cayman TCurb weight 3,127 lb with PDK. | 2020–2025 | Coupe | 2.0L turbo flat-4 | 300 | 280 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.5 PDK | 170 | 3,065 | $66,400 |
| 718 Cayman GTSTorque is 317 lb-ft with PDK. The manual 0-60 and curb weight were not confirmed on a Cayman-specific US sheet. | 2018–2019 | Coupe | 2.5L turbo flat-4 (VTG) | 365 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 3.9 PDK | 180 | — | $79,800 |
| 718 Cayman GTS 4.0PDK optional from the 2021 model year. Curb weight is the manual DIN unladen figure from Porsche's US sheet. | 2021–2025 | Coupe | 4.0L flat-6 | 394 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.3 manual | 182 | 3,166 | $86,800 |
| 718 Cayman GT4Top speed 187 mph with PDK (optional from 2021); PDK torque is 317 lb-ft. Final model year not confirmed. | 2020–2025 | Coupe | 4.0L flat-6 | 414 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.2 manual · 3.7 PDK | 188 | 3,199 | $99,200 |
| 718 Cayman GT4 RS911 GT3-derived engine with a 9,000 rpm limit; PDK only. 49 lb lighter than a GT4 with PDK. Nürburgring lap 7:04.511. The US MSRP rose over the run. | 2022–2025 | Coupe | 4.0L flat-6 | 493 | 331 | RWD | 7-speed PDK | 3.2 PDK | 196 | 3,227 | $141,700 |
Sources for 982: Porsche Newsroom USA: Powerful Purity - the new 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S · Porsche Newsroom USA: Poised for precision - the new 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman · Porsche: 2017 718 Boxster technical specifications (US) · Porsche: 718 Cayman U.S. press information (PCNA18_0111) · Porsche Newsroom USA: 718 GTS - sharper design, greater performance · Porsche Newsroom USA: The 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster T and 718 Cayman T · Porsche Newsroom USA: The new 718 GTS 4.0 · Porsche Newsroom USA: 2021 model year 718 Boxster and Cayman (pricing, PDK for six-cylinder) · Porsche Newsroom USA: Pure fun - the 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder · Porsche Newsroom USA: The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS · Porsche Newsroom USA: 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS · Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history) · Motor1: Porsche is ending gas Boxster and Cayman production (PCNA confirmation) · Porsche: 718 Boxster / Boxster S technical specifications (PCNA18_0995) · Porsche: 718 Boxster T / 718 Cayman T technical data (US) · Porsche: 718 Boxster GTS technical data (US, PCNA18_1002) · Porsche: The new 718 GTS 4.0 models U.S. press kit · Porsche: 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 US technical specifications · Porsche Newsroom USA: Boxster 25 Years premiere · Porsche: 2020 718 Cayman GT4 & 718 Spyder press kit (PCNA) · Porsche: 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder US technical data · Porsche: The new 718 Spyder RS press kit · Porsche: 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2024 update (US model summary) · Porsche USA: 718 Cayman GT4 RS model page
981 718 Boxster & Cayman specs (2013–2016)
What changed in the 981
The 981 Boxster (2013) and Cayman (2014) moved to a new, lighter steel-aluminum body on a longer wheelbase, with electromechanical steering. Direct injection now ran across the range, with the base engine downsized to 2.7 liters. GTS models arrived for 2015. Porsche then added two 3.8-liter, manual-only flagships: the Cayman GT4 and the Boxster Spyder.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoxsterTorque listed by Porsche as 206.5 lb-ft. Top speed 163 mph with PDK; curb weight 2,954 lb with PDK. | 2013–2016 | Roadster | 2.7L flat-6 (direct injection) | 265 | 206 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 5.5 manual · 5.4 PDK · 5.2 PDK | 164 | 2,888 | — |
| Boxster STop speed 172 mph with PDK; curb weight 2,976 lb with PDK. | 2013–2016 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 315 | 266 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.8 manual · 4.7 PDK · 4.5 PDK | 173 | 2,910 | — |
| Boxster GTSCurb weight is the minimum manual figure (3,031 lb minimum with PDK). Top speed 173 mph with PDK. | 2015–2016 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 330 | 273 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.7 manual · 4.6 PDK · 4.4 PDK | 174 | 2,965 | — |
| Boxster SpyderEngine derived from the 911 Carrera S. Manual only, with a manually operated lightweight top. The lightest 981 Boxster (1,315 kg DIN). | 2016 | Spyder | 3.8L flat-6 | 375 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual | 4.3 manual | 180 | 2,899 | — |
| CaymanTop speed 164 mph with PDK; curb weight 2,954 lb with PDK. | 2014–2016 | Coupe | 2.7L flat-6 (direct injection) | 275 | 213 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 5.4 manual · 5.3 PDK · 5.1 PDK | 165 | 2,888 | — |
| Cayman STop speed 174 mph with PDK; curb weight 2,976 lb with PDK. | 2014–2016 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 325 | 272 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.7 manual · 4.6 PDK · 4.4 PDK | 175 | 2,910 | — |
| Cayman GTSCurb weight is the minimum manual figure (3,031 lb minimum with PDK). Top speed 175 mph with PDK. | 2015–2016 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 340 | 280 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.6 manual · 4.5 PDK · 4.3 PDK | 177 | 2,965 | — |
| Cayman GT4Manual only, with a 7,800 rpm redline and dry-sump lubrication. Porsche's US sheet leaves 0-60 blank; the European claim is 0-100 km/h in 4.4 s. | 2016 | Coupe | 3.8L flat-6 | 385 | 309 | RWD | 6-speed manual | — | 183 | 2,955 | $84,600 |
Sources for 981: Porsche: 2013 Boxster technical specifications (US) · Porsche: 2014 Cayman technical specifications (US) · Porsche: 2015 Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS technical data (US) · Porsche: 2016 Boxster Spyder technical data (US) · Porsche: 2016 Cayman GT4 technical data (US, incl. price) · Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history) · Porsche: Boxster Spyder press information (US)
987.2 718 Boxster & Cayman specs (2009–2012)
What changed in the 987.2
The 2009 update brought new engines: a 2.9 liter in the base cars and a direct-injection 3.4 liter in the S models. The seven-speed PDK dual-clutch replaced Tiptronic as the optional transmission. Lighter, more focused variants followed: the roof-optional Boxster Spyder (revealed at the 2009 LA show) and the Cayman R, both at 320–330 hp. Black Edition models closed out the generation in 2012.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoxsterTop speed 162 mph with PDK; curb weight 3,009 lb with PDK. | 2009–2012 | Roadster | 2.9L flat-6 | 255 | 214 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 5.6 manual · 5.5 PDK · 5.3 PDK | 163 | 2,943 | — |
| Boxster SCurb weight 3,042 lb with PDK. | 2009–2012 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 310 | 266 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 5.0 manual · 4.9 PDK · 4.7 PDK | 170 | 2,987 | — |
| Boxster SpyderManual lightweight soft top. Porsche called it the lightest Porsche on sale at launch. Top speed is 166 mph with the top open (164 mph PDK) and 125 mph with it closed. Curb weight 2,866 lb with PDK. | 2011–2012 | Spyder | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 320 | 273 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.8 PDK · 4.6 PDK | 166 | 2,811 | — |
| Boxster S Black EditionUses the 320 hp Spyder-spec engine. Curb weight 3,042 lb with PDK. | 2012 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 320 | 273 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.8 PDK · 4.6 PDK | 171 | 2,987 | — |
| CaymanTop speed 163 mph with PDK; curb weight 2,998 lb with PDK. | 2009–2012 | Coupe | 2.9L flat-6 | 265 | 221 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 5.5 manual · 5.4 PDK | 165 | 2,932 | — |
| Cayman STop speed 171 mph with PDK; curb weight 3,031 lb with PDK. | 2009–2012 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 320 | 273 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.9 manual · 4.8 PDK | 172 | 2,976 | — |
| Cayman R10 PS more and about 121 lb lighter than a comparable Cayman S (55 kg per Porsche). Lowered sport suspension and fixed rear wing. Top speed 174 mph with PDK. No absolute US curb weight was confirmed. | 2011–2012 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 330 | 273 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | 4.7 manual · 4.4 PDK · 4.9† manual | 175 | — | $66,300 (2012) |
| Cayman S Black EditionLimited to 500 units with the Cayman R's uprated engine per Porsche Classic. Other figures not confirmed. | 2012 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection) | 330 | — | RWD | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK | — | — | — | — |
Sources for 987.2: Porsche: 2010 Boxster technical specifications (US) · Porsche: 2011 Cayman technical specifications (US) · Porsche: 2012 Boxster technical specifications (US, incl. Boxster S Black Edition & Spyder) · Porsche: 2010-11 Boxster Spyder technical specifications (US) · Porsche Classic: Cayman (type 987) · Porsche Classic: Cayman S (type 987) · Porsche Classic: Boxster S (type 987) · Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history) · Motor Authority: 2012 Porsche Cayman R first look · MotorWeek road test: 2012 Porsche Cayman R
987.1 718 Boxster & Cayman specs (2005–2008)
What changed in the 987.1
The second-generation Boxster arrived for 2005 with new styling, a reworked interior and 997-era options such as PASM, ceramic brakes and Sport Chrono. A fixed-roof coupe, the Cayman, joined as the 3.4-liter Cayman S for 2006, followed by a 2.7-liter base Cayman. For 2007 the base engines rose to 245 hp and the Boxster S adopted the Cayman S's 3.4-liter, 295 hp engine. Limited editions included the 777-unit Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and the 1,960-unit Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoxsterFigures from a secondary spec compilation; not confirmed against a Porsche US document. | 2005–2006 | Roadster | 2.7L flat-6 | 240 | 199 | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | 159 | 2,855 | $43,800 |
| Boxster SMotorWeek lists a $53,895 base price, which matches $53,100 plus destination. Weight and top speed come from a secondary compilation. | 2005–2006 | Roadster | 3.2L flat-6 | 280 | 236 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | 5.1† manual | 166 | 2,965 | $53,100 |
| BoxsterFor 2007 output rose to 245 hp and a 6-speed manual became optional. Top speed is 160 mph with the 5-speed and 162 mph with the 6-speed. MotorWeek's ~$46,395 base price includes destination. | 2007–2008 | Roadster | 2.7L flat-6 | 245 | 201 | RWD | 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | 5.8 manual | 160 | — | $45,600 |
| Boxster SAdopted the Cayman S 3.4-liter engine for 2007. MotorWeek's ~$56,295 base price includes destination, so the exact MSRP is left null. | 2007–2008 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 | 295 | 251 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | 5.1† manual | 169 | — | — |
| Boxster RS 60 SpyderBoxster S-based tribute to the 1960 Sebring-winning 718 RS 60, limited to 1,960 units. | 2008 | Roadster | 3.4L flat-6 | 303 | 251 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | $64,900 |
| Cayman SFirst Cayman, launched November 2005 for the 2006 model year. MotorWeek lists a $59,695 base price including destination, so the exact MSRP is left null. | 2006–2008 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 | 295 | 251 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | 4.8† manual | — | — | — |
| CaymanBase 2.7-liter Cayman added in 2006 as a 2007 model with a 5-speed manual. It is assumed to share the 2007 Boxster's 245 hp / 201 lb-ft rating, which is not confirmed on a Cayman-specific US document. | 2007–2008 | Coupe | 2.7L flat-6 | 245 | 201 | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1Limited to 777 units, black with three stripes and 19-inch Turbo wheels. It carries the standard Cayman S engine (217 kW / 295 PS per Porsche). | 2008 | Coupe | 3.4L flat-6 | 295 | 251 | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | $69,900 |
Sources for 987.1: Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history) · Porsche Classic: Boxster S (type 987) · Porsche Classic: Cayman (type 987) · Porsche Classic: Cayman S (type 987) · MotorWeek road test: 2005 Porsche Boxster S · MotorWeek road test: 2007 Porsche Boxster S · Serious Wheels: 2005 Porsche Boxster & Boxster S (secondary) · Serious Wheels: 2007 Porsche Boxster (reprints Porsche release; secondary) · Edmunds: 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder features & specs · MotorWeek road test: 2006 Porsche Cayman S · TopSpeed: 2008 Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1
986 718 Boxster & Cayman specs (1997–2004)
What changed in the 986
The first Boxster reached the US for 1997 as a mid-engine, water-cooled flat-six roadster that shared its front structure and many parts with the 996-generation 911. The original 2.5-liter engine gave way to a 2.7 liter for 2000, when the 3.2-liter Boxster S joined the range. A 2003 refresh brought revised bumpers and intakes, a glass rear window, and small power gains to both engines. The run closed with the 2004 Boxster S '50 Years of the 550 Spyder' edition.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster (2.5)Original water-cooled flat-six with four-valve heads; Porsche US quotes 201 hp. Torque, weight and launch price not confirmed from a primary source. | 1997–1999 | Roadster | 2.5L flat-6 | 201 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Boxster (2.7)Larger 2.7-liter engine arrived in the US for 2000 at 217 hp. | 2000–2002 | Roadster | 2.7L flat-6 | 217 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Boxster (2.7)2003 facelift; output rose to 225 hp per Porsche US. | 2003–2004 | Roadster | 2.7L flat-6 | 225 | — | RWD | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Boxster SNew top model for 2000 with a 3.2-liter engine and six-speed manual. | 2000–2002 | Roadster | 3.2L flat-6 | 250 | — | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Boxster S2003 facelift; output rose to 258 hp per Porsche US. | 2003–2004 | Roadster | 3.2L flat-6 | 258 | — | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
| Boxster S 50 Years of the 550 SpyderLimited to 1,953 units; GT Silver Metallic only, Cocoa or Black top, 18-inch Carrera wheels. Published output varies by source (roughly 258–266 hp), so hp is left null. | 2004 | Roadster | 3.2L flat-6 | — | — | RWD | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — |
Sources for 986: Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history) · Porsche Classic: Boxster (type 986) · Porsche Classic: Boxster S (type 986) · Porsche Classic: Boxster (type 986) overview
0–60 mph figures are Porsche-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination.
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Frequently asked questions
How many generations of the Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman are there?
This page covers 5 generations of the Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman sold in the US: 986 (1997–2004), 987.1 (2005–2008), 987.2 (2009–2012), 981 (2013–2016), 982 (2017–2025).
How much horsepower does a 982 718 Boxster have?
The 982 718 Boxster makes 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0L turbo flat-4, with a Porsche-claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.5 seconds (PDK) and a 170 mph top speed.
How much horsepower does a 981 Boxster S have?
The 981 Boxster S (2013–2016) makes 315 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque from its 3.4L flat-6 (direct injection), with a Porsche-claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.5 seconds (PDK) and a 173 mph top speed.
What is the most powerful and quickest Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman?
The most powerful 718 Boxster & Cayman listed here is the 982 718 Spyder RS at 493 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 3.2 seconds for the 982 718 Spyder RS (Porsche-claimed, PDK).
What changed in the 982 generation 718 Boxster & Cayman?
For 2017 the cars took the 718 name and switched to turbocharged flat-four engines: a 2.0 liter (300 hp) and a 2.5 liter with variable turbine geometry (350 hp). Naturally aspirated six-cylinder power returned in 2020 with the 4.0-liter GT4 and Spyder, then the 394 hp GTS 4.0, and finally the 493 hp GT4 RS and Spyder RS, which share their engine with the 911 GT3. Porsche Cars North America confirmed that the last gasoline 982 cars would be built in October 2025; the RS models were exempt from the earlier cutoff, and electric successors are expected.
How can I see how a specific Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded against its VIN. A Porsche build sheet decoded from the VIN lists the factory option codes, original paint and interior, as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from Porsche press material and model pages first, then instrumented tests from the car press where Porsche did not publish a US figure.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: New limited-edition anniversary model Boxster 25 Years (incl. Boxster family history)
- Porsche Classic: Boxster (type 986)
- Porsche Classic: Boxster S (type 986)
- Porsche Classic: Boxster (type 986) overview
- Porsche Classic: Boxster S (type 987)
- Porsche Classic: Cayman (type 987)
- Porsche Classic: Cayman S (type 987)
- MotorWeek road test: 2005 Porsche Boxster S
- MotorWeek road test: 2007 Porsche Boxster S
- Serious Wheels: 2005 Porsche Boxster & Boxster S (secondary)
- Serious Wheels: 2007 Porsche Boxster (reprints Porsche release; secondary)
- Edmunds: 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder features & specs
- MotorWeek road test: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
- TopSpeed: 2008 Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1
- Porsche: 2010 Boxster technical specifications (US)
- Porsche: 2011 Cayman technical specifications (US)
- Porsche: 2012 Boxster technical specifications (US, incl. Boxster S Black Edition & Spyder)
- Porsche: 2010-11 Boxster Spyder technical specifications (US)
- Motor Authority: 2012 Porsche Cayman R first look
- MotorWeek road test: 2012 Porsche Cayman R
- Porsche: 2013 Boxster technical specifications (US)
- Porsche: 2014 Cayman technical specifications (US)
- Porsche: 2015 Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS technical data (US)
- Porsche: 2016 Boxster Spyder technical data (US)
- Porsche: 2016 Cayman GT4 technical data (US, incl. price)
- Porsche: Boxster Spyder press information (US)
- Porsche Newsroom USA: Powerful Purity - the new 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S
- Porsche Newsroom USA: Poised for precision - the new 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
- Porsche: 2017 718 Boxster technical specifications (US)
- Porsche: 718 Cayman U.S. press information (PCNA18_0111)
- Porsche Newsroom USA: 718 GTS - sharper design, greater performance
- Porsche Newsroom USA: The 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster T and 718 Cayman T
- Porsche Newsroom USA: The new 718 GTS 4.0
- Porsche Newsroom USA: 2021 model year 718 Boxster and Cayman (pricing, PDK for six-cylinder)
- Porsche Newsroom USA: Pure fun - the 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder
- Porsche Newsroom USA: The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
- Porsche Newsroom USA: 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS
- Motor1: Porsche is ending gas Boxster and Cayman production (PCNA confirmation)
- Porsche: 718 Boxster / Boxster S technical specifications (PCNA18_0995)
- Porsche: 718 Boxster T / 718 Cayman T technical data (US)
- Porsche: 718 Boxster GTS technical data (US, PCNA18_1002)
- Porsche: The new 718 GTS 4.0 models U.S. press kit
- Porsche: 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 US technical specifications
- Porsche Newsroom USA: Boxster 25 Years premiere
- Porsche: 2020 718 Cayman GT4 & 718 Spyder press kit (PCNA)
- Porsche: 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder US technical data
- Porsche: The new 718 Spyder RS press kit
- Porsche: 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2024 update (US model summary)
- Porsche USA: 718 Cayman GT4 RS model page
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