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Porsche Boxster 986 or Porsche Boxster 987?

1996–2004 vs 2004–2012 · Convertible vs Convertible

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Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →
Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012 · 2 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →
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Porsche Boxster 9861996–2004no listings
Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,315 mmLength4,329 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,801 mm
Height1,290 mmHeight1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,415 mmWheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance110 mmGround clearance105 mm
Trunk volume260 lTrunk volume280 l
Curb weight1,250 kg–1,295 kgCurb weight1,305 kg–1,355 kg
Fuel tank57 l–64 lFuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years1996–2004Production years2004–2012
Body typeConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines3Number of engines2
Power150–185 kW (204–252 hp)Power176–217 kW (239–295 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–3.2Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption9.7 l/100 km · 2.5Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · S 3.2Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed260 km/hTop speed272 km/h
Trim levelsBoxster · Boxster
Items in the base trim17 · BoxsterItems in the base trim25 · Boxster
Items in the top trim21 · Boxster SItems in the top trim30 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Leather✓Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels—R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche Boxster 986 or Porsche Boxster 987?

Length: Porsche Boxster 987 4,329 mm, Porsche Boxster 986 4,315 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,415 mm. Boot: 280 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche Boxster 986 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The most frugal Porsche Boxster 986 uses 9.7 l/100 km (2.5); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Porsche Boxster 986 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The strongest Porsche Boxster 986 makes 185 kW (252 hp) (S 3.2); the strongest Porsche Boxster 987 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4).

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