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Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
0-100 km/h 5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph

Performance

Performance
Power265 hp330 hp315 hp
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel tank
64L
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
CO2 emissions
183g/km

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualDual-clutch
EngineMA1.22
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutMiddle, Longitudinal
Engine configurationBoxer
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,374mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
Height
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
Trunk volume
280L
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.7 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
262 km/h
163 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) 2.7
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm

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