Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster/Cayman
Porsche Boxster (718)
Porsche Cayman (981)
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche
Also called	Porsche Boxster Porsche Cayman Porsche 718 Boxster Porsche 718 Cayman
Production	1996–present
Model years	1997–present
Assembly	Stuttgart (Zuffenhausen), Germany (1996–present) Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet, 1997–2011) Osnabrück, Germany (2012–present)
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact (S)
Body style	2-door roadster 2-door coupé
Layout	RMR layout
Related	Ruf RK Spyder Ruf 3400S Porsche 911
Chronology
Predecessor	Porsche 968

First generation (986)

Overview
Production	1996–2004
Designer	Grant Larson; Harm Lagaay (1992: concept; production: 1993)
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L flat-6 (1996–1999) 2.7 L flat-6 (1999–2004) 3.2 L flat-6 (1999–2004)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1996–2002: 95.2 in (2,418 mm) 2002–04: 95.1 in (2,416 mm)
Length	1996–2002: 171.0 in (4,343 mm) 2002–04: 170.1 in (4,321 mm)
Width	70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height	50.8 in (1,290 mm)

Second generation (987)

Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche
Production	2004–2012
Designer	Pinky Lai (Cayman; 2002)
Body and chassis
Related	Ruf RK Coupe Ruf 3400S Porsche 911
Powertrain
Engine	2.7 L flat-6 (2005–2008) 2.9 L flat-6 (2009–2012) 3.2 L flat-6 (2005–2006) 3.4 L flat-6 (2007–2012)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 7-speed PDK
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Boxster: 95.1 in (2,416 mm) Cayman: 2,416 mm (95.1 in)
Length	2005–08: Boxster: 171.6 in (4,359 mm) 2009–12: 172.0 in (4,369 mm) Cayman: 4,372 mm (172.1 in) 2009–2012: 4,376 mm (172 in)
Width	Boxster: 2005–08: 70.9 in (1,801 mm) 2009–12: 71.5 in (1,816 mm) Cayman: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height	Boxster: 51.0 in (1,295 mm) Cayman: 1,305 mm (51.4 in) 2009–2012: 1,303 mm (51 in)
Curb weight	Boxster: 1,295 kg (2,855 lb) Cayman: 1,340 kg (2,954 lb)

Third generation (981)

Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche
Production	2012–present
Designer	Tony Hatter (981) [2011]
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L flat-4 2.5 L flat-4 2.7 L flat-6 3.4 L flat-6 3.8 L flat-6
Transmission	7-speed PDK 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Boxster: 2,475 mm (97.4 in) Cayman: 2,474 mm (97.4 in)
Length	Boxster: 4,374 mm (172.2 in) 4,404 mm (173.4 in) (GTS) Cayman: 4,374 mm (172 in)
Width	Boxster: 1,801 mm (70.9 in) Cayman: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height	Boxster: 1,282 mm (50.5 in) 1,273 mm (50.1 in) (GTS) Cayman: 1,293 mm (51 in)
Curb weight	Boxster: 3,035 lb (1,377 kg) (2.7 manual) BoxsterS: 3,070 lb (1,390 kg) (manual) BoxsterS: 3,139 lb (1,424 kg) (PDK) BoxsterGTS: 3,163 lb (1,435 kg) (PDK) Cayman: 3,083 lb (1,398 kg) (manual) CaymanS: 3,131 lb (1,420 kg) (PDK) CaymanGTS: 3,083 lb (1,398 kg) (manual) CaymanGT4: 3,050 lb (1,380 kg)

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are mid-engined two-seater sport compact automobiles built by Porsche. The Boxster, a roadster, was released in 1996 and the Cayman went on sale in late 2005 as the coupé version.

The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined two-seater roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder.

The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996; it was powered by a 2.5-litre flat six-cylinder engine. The design was heavily influenced by the 1992 Boxster Concept. In 2000, the base model was upgraded to a 2.7-litre engine and the new Boxster S variant was introduced with a 3.2-litre engine. In 2003, styling and engine output was upgraded on both variants.

In 2005, Porsche unveiled the second generation of Boxster: the type 987. The 987 is more powerful than its predecessor and featured styling inspired by the Carrera GT. Engine output increased in 2007, when both Boxster models received the engines from their corresponding Porsche Cayman variants. In 2009, the Boxster models received several new cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, further increasing engine output and performance. The third generation Boxster (type 981) was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Production of the 986 began at the former Porsche 928 facility in Stuttgart, Germany in 1996. Valmet Automotive also manufactured Boxsters under contract to Porsche at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Boxster was Porsche's biggest volume seller from its introduction in 1996 until the company introduced the Cayenne sport utility vehicle in 2003. As of September 2012, additional production of the 981 started at the former Karmann-factory in Osnabrück.

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