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2008 Porsche Boxster
2008 Porsche Boxster Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$45,800 - $68,700
Original MSRP:
$39,923 - $59,700
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2008 Porsche Boxster Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2008 Porsche Boxster , Limited Edition, RS 60 Spyder, S, S Design Edition 2, S Limited Edition | N/A |
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2008 Porsche Boxster Models & Prices
2008 Porsche Boxster BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster | $45,800 | $39,923 | $651 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster Limited Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster Limited Edition | $49,900 | $43,512 | $709 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster S | $55,700 | $48,590 | $792 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster S Limited Edition | $59,900 | $52,267 | $852 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster RS 60 Spyder | $64,900 | $55,970 | $912 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster S Design Edition 2
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Roadster S Design Edition 2 | $68,700 | $59,700 | $973 / Month* | |
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2008 Porsche Boxster Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| Air intakes painted black | • | • | ||||
| Black painted heated pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | ||
| Boxster S badging on rear decklid | • | • | • | |||
| Front/rear fog lamps | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Heated pwr mirrors | • | • | ||||
| Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles | • | • | ||||
| Pwr convertible top w/heated glass rear window | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Roll-over bar in GT silver metallic | • | |||||
| Speed-dependent rear spoiler | • | • | • | • | • | |
| SportDesign pkg-inc: additional fixed parts to front apron, unique auto extendin/retracting rear spoiler, unique rear apron | • | |||||
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Variable intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| Alarm system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Alcantara-wrapped 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel w/full color Porsche crest | • | • | • | • | ||
| Alcantara-wrapped shift knob/hand brake grip | • | • | • | • | ||
| Aluminum-look interior trim | • | |||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player | • | • | ||||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 7-speakers | • | • | • | • | ||
| Anti-theft system-inc: engine immobilizing, transponder key, interior sensor, remote control | • | • | • | • | ||
| Automatic climate control system w/dust, pollen & charcoal odor filter | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Carrera red carpet and floor mats | • | |||||
| Center storage compartment | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Central locking system w/remote control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dash-mounted pop-out cupholders | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| GT silver metallic instrument cluster surround | • | |||||
| GT3 RS orange painted interior trim | • | • | ||||
| HomeLink universal transmitter | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer system | • | • | ||||
| Instrumentation-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, clock | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather pwr reclining bucket seats | • | |||||
| Leather-wrapped 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel w/full color Porsche crest | • | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | • | • | ||||
| Numbered plaque on glove compartment lid | • | |||||
| Numbered Porsche "Design Edition 2" plaque on glove compartment lid | • | |||||
| Porsche "Design Edition 2" chronograph | • | |||||
| Pwr sport seats w/GT silver metallic seatback, silver seat belts | • | |||||
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch up/down, anti-jam feature | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote unlocking front/rear trunks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Stainless steel door entry guards-inc: "RS 60 Syder" logo | • | |||||
| Standard leather pwr reclining bucket seats | • | • | • | • | ||
| Telescoping steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Trip computer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| 10mm lower chassis | • | |||||
| 16.9 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 17" Boxster II aluminum wheels | • | |||||
| 18" Cayman S black painted aluminum wheels | • | |||||
| 19" Boxster S aluminum wheels | • | |||||
| 19" Carrera S black painted aluminum wheels | • | |||||
| 19" SportDesign aluminum wheels | • | • | ||||
| 2.7L DOHC SMFI horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6-cyl engine | • | • | ||||
| 3.4L DOHC SMFI horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6-cyl engine | • | • | • | • | ||
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • | ||||
| 5mm wheel spacers | • | • | ||||
| 6-speed manual transmission | • | • | • | • | ||
| Active brake differential (ABD) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black painted calipers | • | • | ||||
| Central dual exhaust pipes | • | |||||
| Central oval exhaust pipe | • | |||||
| Double inertia flywheel | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Motronic ME 7.8 engine management software | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| P205/55ZR17 summer performance front tires | • | |||||
| P235/35ZR19 summer performance front tires | • | • | • | |||
| P235/40ZR18 summer performance front tires | • | • | ||||
| P235/50ZR17 summer performance rear tires | • | |||||
| P265/35ZR19 summer performance rear tires | • | • | • | |||
| P265/40ZR18 summer performance rear tires | • | • | ||||
| Porsche active suspension management (PASM) | • | |||||
| Porsche stability management (PSM) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed alloy calipers painted black | • | • | ||||
| Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed alloy calipers painted red | • | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr steering | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Sport exhaust system w/central dual exhaust pipes | • | |||||
| Sport exhaust system w/central oval exhaust pipe | • | |||||
| Sport exhaust system w/twin-branch twin exhaust pipes | • | • | ||||
| Traction control (ASR) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| VarioCam variable valve timing system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| 3-point inertia-reel safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Boron steel tubing around windshield | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Crumple-zone body structure | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Door mounted head & side-impact airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & passenger front airbags, front passenger on/off switch | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering | • | |||||
| Reinforced passenger compartment | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| City 18/hwy 26 (2.7L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | ||||
| City 18/hwy 27 (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | |||
| City 19/hwy 27 (3.2L engine/6-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | |||
| City 20/hwy 28 (2.7L engine/6-speed manual trans) | • | • | ||||
| City 20/hwy 29 (2.7L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
2008 Porsche Boxster Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
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| 17" CAYMAN ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/55ZR17 front/P235/50ZR17 rear tires | • | |||||
| 18" BOXSTER S ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/40ZR18 front/P265/40ZR18 rear tires | • | |||||
| 18" CAYMAN S ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/40ZR18 front/P265/40ZR18 rear tires | • | • | ||||
| 19" CARRERA CLASSIC ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P295/30ZR19 rear tires | • | • | ||||
| 19" CARRERA S ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P265/35ZR19 rear tires | • | • | ||||
| 19" CARRERA SPORT ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P305/30ZR19 rear tires | • | • | • | |||
| 19" SPORT DESIGN ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P295/30ZR19 rear tires | • | • | ||||
| 19" TURBO ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P305/30ZR19 rear tires | • | • | • | |||
| 3-SPOKE CARBON/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | ||||
| 3-SPOKE LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | • | • | ||||
| 3-SPOKE MULTI-FUNCTION LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | • | • | ||||
| 3-SPOKE SPORT LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL -inc: smaller diameter & contoured rim | • | • | ||||
| 3-SPOKE SPORT STEERING WHEEL -inc: smaller diameter & contoured rim | • | • | ||||
| 3-SPOKE SYCAMORE/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | ||||
| 5MM WHEEL SPACERS | • | • | ||||
| ADAPTIVE SPORT SEATS -inc: pwr adjustment, adjustable side bolsters, memory feature for seat & mirror, driver lumbar adjustment, volcano grey seatbacks | • | • | ||||
| ADAPTIVE SPORT SEATS -inc: pwr adjustment, adjustable side bolsters, memory feature for seat & mirror, driver lumbar adjustment, volcano grey seatbacks (REQ: Standard Leather Interior) | • | • | ||||
| ALCANTARA COVERED STORAGE LID BIN W/PORSCHE CREST | • | • | • | |||
| ALCANTARA DOOR FINISHERS | • | |||||
| ALCANTARA GEAR/HAND BRAKE SELECTOR TIP (REQ: 249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| ALCANTARA SEAT INLAYS IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | ||||
| ALCANTARA TRIM STRIP | • | • | ||||
| ALCANTARA TRIMMED GEAR LEVER & HANDBRAKE (REQ: Manual Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| ALCANTARA-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM FOOT REST | • | • | • | • | ||
| ALUMINUM GEAR LEVER/SMOOTH LEATHER HANDBRAKE LEVER (N/A w/249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM GEAR LEVER/SMOOTH LEATHER HANDBRAKE LEVER -inc: Porsche logo on handbrake lever (N/A w/249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK "Y" TRIM STEERING WHEEL (N/A w/435, XPA, 460 Steering Wheel) | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK AIR VENT SLATS | • | • | • | • | ||
| ALUMINUM LOOK DASHBOARD TRIM | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK DOOR FINISHERS -inc: storage bin lid, door opener trim | • | • | • | |||
| ALUMINUM LOOK EXTERIOR PACKAGE -inc: aluminum look front air intakes, aluminum look air inlets, aluminum look wing mirror | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK GEAR LEVER TRIM | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK GEAR/HANDBRAKE LEVER (N/A w/249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK INSTRUMENT SURROUND | • | • | • | |||
| ALUMINUM LOOK MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK PCM HANDSET | • | • | • | • | ||
| ALUMINUM LOOK PCM PKG (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | ||
| ALUMINUM LOOK REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: ashtray cover, smooth leather trim on handbreak lever | • | • | ||||
| ALUMINUM LOOK ROLL BAR | • | • | • | |||
| ALUMINUM LOOK SEAT BACKS (REQ: P01 or P77 Seats) | • | • | • | |||
| ALUMINUM LOOK TRIM STRIP | • | |||||
| ALUMINUM/LEATHER HANDBRAKE LEVER TIP -inc: aluminum inlay w/Porsche logo (REQ: 249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BI-XENON HEADLAMP PKG -inc: dynamic leveling, headlight washers | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| BLACK PAINTED AIR VENT SLATS | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED DOOR OPENER | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED DOOR OPENER TRIM | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED GEAR LEVER TRIM | • | • | ||||
| BLACK PAINTED INSTRUMENT SURROUND | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED PCM HANDSET | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED PCM PKG | • | • | • | |||
| BLACK PAINTED TRIM STRIP | • | • | ||||
| BOSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CARBON DASHBOARD TRIM | • | • | ||||
| CARBON DOOR ENTRY GUARDS -inc: white illuminated Cayman S logo | • | • | ||||
| CARBON DOOR FINISHER -inc: storage bin lid, door opener trim | • | • | ||||
| CARBON DOOR SILL MODEL INSIGNIA -inc: carbon door entry guards w/Boxster logo | • | • | ||||
| CARBON PCM HANDSET | • | • | ||||
| CARBON PKG -inc: carbon fiber trimmed switch panel, carbon fiber trimmed cup holder, carbon fiber trimmed gear lever, carbon fiber trimmed handbrake lever | • | • | ||||
| CARBON REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: ashtray cover, smooth leather trim on handbreak lever | • | • | ||||
| CARPET IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | |||||
| CARPET IN DEVIATING COLOR (N/A w/Leather Interior To Sample) | • | • | ||||
| CARPET IN DEVIATING COLOR (REQ: Leather Interior To Sample) | • | • | ||||
| CARRERA WHITE INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| CENTER CONSOLE SIDE STITCHING IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | • | |||
| CHROME EXHAUST PIPE -inc: dual chrome-plated stainless steel exhaust pipe | • | • | ||||
| DASHBOARD STITCHING IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | ||||
| DOOR HANDLE STITCHING IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | • | |||
| DOOR STITCHING IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | • | |||
| ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXCLUSIVE OPTIONS IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR DOOR OPENER | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR DOOR OPENER TRIM | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR GEAR LEVER TRIM | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR HEADLIGHT CLEANER COVER (REQ: P74 Headlamp Pkg) | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED AIR VENT SLATS | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED INSTRUMENT SURROUND | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED PCM HANDSET | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED PCM PKG (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | ||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED REAR LID MODEL DESIGNATION | • | • | ||||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED SIDE MIRROR ATTACHMENT POINT FINISHERS | • | |||||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED SPORT SEATBACKS | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR PAINTED TRIM STRIP | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: ashtray cover, smooth leather trim on handbreak lever | • | • | • | |||
| EXTERIOR COLOR RIMS & CAPS -inc: colored Porsche Crest | • | • | ||||
| EXTERIOR COLOR ROLL BAR | • | • | • | |||
| FIRE EXTINGUISHER | • | • | • | • | ||
| FLOOR MATS W/COLORED TRIM | • | • | • | |||
| FLOOR MATS W/LEATHER SURROUND | • | |||||
| GUARDS RED INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| GUARDS RED SEAT BELTS | • | • | ||||
| HARD TOP IN EXTERIOR COLOR -inc: heated rear window | • | • | • | • | ||
| HEATED SEATS -inc: 2-stages | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| INTERIOR COLOR LEATHER KEY POUCH | • | • | • | • | ||
| INTERIOR COLORED FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER "Y" TRIM ON STEERING WHEEL (N/A w/435, XPA, 460 Steering Wheel) | • | • | ||||
| LEATHER A PILLAR INTERIOR PKG | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER CLOTHES HOOK BACKREST | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER COVERED STEERING COLUMN | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER DASHBOARD TRIM | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER DEFROSTER AIR VENTS | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER DEFROSTER TRIM | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER DOOR FINISHERS | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER FUSE BOX TRIM | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER INNER SILL FINISHERS | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER INSTRUMENT SURROUND | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER PCM PKG (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: leather trimmed switch trim, handbrake finisher, storage bin lid | • | • | ||||
| LEATHER REAR VIEW MIRROR | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER SEAT BELT BUCKLES | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER SEAT INLAYS IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | ||||
| LEATHER SHIFT KNOB TRIM (N/A w/249 Transmission) | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER SPORT SEATS -inc: pwr back adjustment, volcano grey seatbacks | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER SUNVISORS -inc: passenger side reading light w/switch | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER TIPTRONIC GATE (REQ: 249 Transmission) | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER TRIM STRIP | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER WINDSCREEN FRAME TRIM | • | • | • | • | ||
| LEATHER-WRAPPED THICKER STEERING WHEEL | • | • | ||||
| LED DOOR POCKET LIGHTING | • | • | ||||
| LOWER DASH IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR DASHBOARD TRIM | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR DOOR FINISHERS -inc: storage bin lid, door opener trim | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR PCM HANDSET | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR PKG -inc: makassar wood trimmed switch panel, makassar wood trimmed cup holder, makassar wood trimmed gear lever, makassar wood trimmed handbrake lever | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: ashtray cover, smooth leather trim on handbreak lever | • | • | ||||
| MAKASSAR/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | ||||
| METAL DOOR SILL MODEL INSIGNIA -inc: stainless steel door entry guards w/Boxster logo | • | • | ||||
| MODEL DESIGNATION DELETE | • | • | ||||
| NATURAL BROWN INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| PAINTED EXTERIOR PACKAGE -inc: painted front air intakes, painted air inlets | • | • | ||||
| PARK ASSIST SYSTEM -inc: (4)-integrated sensors in rear bumper | • | • | • | • | ||
| PCM 2.1 W/EXTENDED NAVIGATION -inc: GPS navigation module, on-board computer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PASM) -inc: active management of suspension firmness, 10mm ride height reduction | • | • | • | |||
| PORSCHE CERAMIC COMPOSITE BRAKES (PCCB) | • | • | • | |||
| PORSCHE CREST IN FRONT SEAT HEADREST | • | • | • | |||
| PORSCHE WINDSTOP (REQ: 584 Storage Box or 680 Sound System) | • | • | • | • | • | |
| PREFERRED PKG -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, Bose surround sound system | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG PLUS -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, bi-xenon headlamps, Bose surround sound system | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG PLUS -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, Bose surround sound system, bi-xenon headlamps, pwr seats, remote CD changer | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG PLUS W/TIPTRONIC -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, bi-xenon headlamps, Bose surround sound system | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG PLUS W/TIPTRONIC -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, bi-xenon headlamps, Bose surround sound system, pwr seats, remote CD changer | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG W/TIPTRONIC -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color | • | |||||
| PREFERRED PKG W/TIPTRONIC -inc: wheel caps w/colored crest, self-dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, sound pkg plus, heated seats, floor mats in interior color, Bose surround sound system | • | |||||
| PWR SEAT PKG -inc: driver memory, lumbar adjustment | • | • | • | |||
| REMOTE (6)-DISC CD CHANGER | • | • | • | • | ||
| ROD ANTENNA *Externally mounted to improve AM reception* | • | • | • | • | ||
| SAND BEIGE INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| SEAT STITCHING IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | • | |||
| SELF-DIMMING MIRRORS/RAIN SENSING WIPERS -inc: interior/exterior self-dimming mirrors, rain sensor to control wiper speed | • | • | • | • | ||
| SIDE STRIPS W/MODEL DESIGNATION | • | • | ||||
| SILVER SEAT BELTS | • | • | • | |||
| SOUND PKG PLUS -inc: (7) speakers, glove box CD storage | • | |||||
| SPEED YELLOW INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| SPEED YELLOW SEAT BELTS | • | • | ||||
| SPORT CHRONO PKG | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SPORT CHRONO PKG PLUS -inc: analog & digital chronometer, sport mode w/display in PCM, ability to adjust lighting, wipers, air cond & door locking to personal preference (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SPORT DESIGN PKG -inc: additional fixed parts on front apron, automatic rear spoiler | • | • | ||||
| SPORT EXHAUST SYSTEM -inc: 2-stage exhaust w/interior switch between normal & sport exhaust | • | • | ||||
| SPORT PKG -inc: 6-spd manual transmission, PASM | • | |||||
| SPORT SHIFTER (N/A w/249 Transmission) | • | • | ||||
| SPORTS BUCKET SEATS | • | |||||
| STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRY GUARDS -inc: white illuminated Cayman S logo | • | • | ||||
| STORAGE BOX ON ENGINE COVER (N/A w/680 Sound System) | • | • | • | • | • | |
| STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID W/MODEL LOGO | • | • | • | • | ||
| STORAGE LID BIN W/PORSCHE CREST | • | • | • | • | ||
| SUPPLE LEATHER SEATS | • | |||||
| SUPPLE LEATHER SEATS (N/A w/Standard Leather Interior) | • | • | ||||
| SYCAMORE DASHBOARD TRIM | • | • | ||||
| SYCAMORE DOOR FINISHERS -inc: storage bin lid, door opener trim | • | • | ||||
| SYCAMORE PCM HANDSET | • | • | ||||
| SYCAMORE PKG -inc: sycamore wood trimmed switch panel, sycamore wood trimmed cup holder, sycamore wood trimmed gear lever, sycamore wood trimmed handbrake lever | • | • | ||||
| SYCAMORE REAR CENTER CONSOLE -inc: ashtray cover, smooth leather trim on handbreak lever | • | • | ||||
| TELEPHONE MODULE HANDSET (REQ: 666 PCM Module) | • | • | • | • | ||
| TELEPHONE PCM MODULE (REQ: P23 PCM) | • | • | • | • | ||
| TERRACOTTA INSTRUMENT DIALS | • | • | ||||
| THICKER 3-SPOKE MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL | • | • | ||||
| TOURIST DELIVERY | • | • | • | • | • | |
| UPPER DASH IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • | ||||
| UPPER DASH IN DEVIATING COLOR (REQ: 639 or 640 Sport Chrono Pkg) | • | • | ||||
| WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST | • | • | • | |||
| WHEELS PAINTED IN DEVIATING COLOR | • | • |
DECOR LEVEL Options
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULL LEATHER INTERIOR | • | • | • | |||
| NATURAL LEATHER INTERIOR | • | • | • | |||
| PORSCHE LEATHER INTERIOR IN COLOR TO SAMPLE *Ordering this option may delay production by 3 to 6 months. Interior sketch & leather sample or previous interior code required. Approx deadline for color submission is March 1, 2007* | • | • | ||||
| SPECIAL LEATHER INTERIOR | • | • | • | |||
| STANDARD LEATHER INTERIOR | • | • | • | • | ||
| TWO-TONE FULL LEATHER INTERIOR | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALLIC PAINT | • | • | ||||
| METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE *Ordering this option can delay production by 3 to 6 months Approx deadline for color submission is February 1, 2008* | • | • | ||||
| NON-METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE *Ordering this option can delay production by 3 to 6 months Approx deadline for color submission is February 1, 2008* | • | • | ||||
| SPECIAL EXTERIOR PAINT | • | • | • | |||
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (STD) | • | |||||
| 5-SPEED TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION -inc: steering wheel mounted gear selectors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (REQ: P04 Sport Pkg) | • | |||||
| 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (STD) | • | • | • | • | • |
2008 Porsche Boxster Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.73 x 0.94 | 11.73 x 0.94 | 12.52 x 1.10 | 12.52 x 1.10 | 12.52 x 1.10 | 12.52 x 1.10 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.78 x 0.79 | 11.78 x 0.79 | 11.78 x 0.94 | 11.78 x 0.94 | 11.78 x 0.94 | 11.78 x 0.94 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Engine
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.7L/164 | 2.7L/164 | 3.4L/207 | 3.4L/207 | 3.4L/207 | 3.4L/207 |
| Engine Type | Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas Flat 6-cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 245 @ 6500 | 245 @ 6500 | 295 @ 6250 | 295 @ 6250 | 303 @ - TBD - | 303 @ - TBD - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 201 @ 4600-6000 | 201 @ 4600-6000 | 251 @ 4400-6000 | 251 @ 4400-6000 | 251 @ 4400-6000 | 251 @ 4400-6000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 50.9 | 50.9 | 50.9 | 50.9 | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 171.6 | 171.6 | 171.6 | 171.6 | 171.6 | 171.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 95.1 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 95.1 | 95.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 | 70.9 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
Steering
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Suspension
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
Tires
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/55ZR17 | P205/55ZR17 | P235/35ZR19 | P235/35ZR19 | P235/35ZR19 | P235/35ZR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/50ZR17 | P235/50ZR17 | P265/35ZR19 | P265/35ZR19 | P265/35ZR19 | P265/35ZR19 |
Transmission
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Front Leg Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Weight Information
| BASE | Limited Edition | S | S Limited Edition | RS 60 Spyder | S Design Edition 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2877 | 2877 | 2987 | 2987 | 2987 | 2987 |
2008 Porsche Boxster Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Driver & passenger front airbags, front passenger on/off switch |
| Door mounted head & side-impact airbags |
| 3-point inertia-reel safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters |
| Traction Control (ASR) |
| Boron steel tubing around windshield |
| Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering |
| Reinforced passenger compartment |
| Crumple-zone body structure |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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