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Porsche Boxster (981)
Spyder 3.8
375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
0-100 km/h 4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Performance
| Power | 265 hp330 hp315 hp375 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,800cc232cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,315kg2,899lb |
| Gross weight | 1,650kg3,638lb |
| Power-to-weight | 285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 54L |
| Estimated range | 545km339mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Engine | MDB.XA |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Boxer |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,414mm174in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,801mm71in |
| Height | 1,262mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,475mm97in |
| Front track | 1,526mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,540mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 106mm4in |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 375 hp 280 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 4.5 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 300 km/h 186 mph Unrestricted 290 km/h 180 mph Restricted |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 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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| Vehicle | Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,599 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8PowerTorque
- Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 6,700 rpm | 4,750-6,000 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
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