2024 Porsche 718 Boxster

Specifications

2022 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
Vehicle Type: rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door convertible

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $90,850/$110,540
Options: 7-speed PDK transmission, $3730; Premium package – Bose surround sound, LED headlight w/PLDS Plus, light design package, power folding mirrors, heated steering wheel, lane-change assist, $3500; Python Green paint, $2580; 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels, $2450; black leather interior, $2160; adaptive cruise control, $1670; gloss black brake calipers, $900; ventilated seats, $740; supplemental safety bars in exterior color, $640; smartphone compartment, $560; painted vehicle keys, $540; PORSCHE logo in satin black, $220

ENGINE

DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 244 in³, 3995 cm³
Power: 394 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque: 309 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION

7-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS

Suspension, F/R: struts/struts
Brakes, F/R: 13.8-in vented, cross-drilled disc/13.0-in vented, cross-drilled disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
F: 235/35ZR-20 (88Y) N1
R: 265/35ZR-20 (95Y) N1

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 97.4 in
Length: 172.4 in
Width: 70.9 in
Height: 49.7 in
Passenger Volume: 49 ft³
Trunk Volume, F/R: 5/4 ft³
Curb Weight: 3254 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS

60 mph: 3.4 sec
100 mph: 8.2 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.7 sec @ 119 mph
130 mph: 14.2 sec
150 mph: 20.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.4 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.5 sec
Top Speed (mfr’s claim): 182 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 145 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 294 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.05 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY

Observed: 23 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

Combined/City/Highway: 21/19/24 mpg

2021 Porsche 718 Spyder
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door convertible

PRICE

Base/As Tested: $98,650/$109,990
Options: dual-clutch automatic (PDK), $3210; Spyder classic interior package, $2800; navigation, $2320; two-zone automatic climate control, $770; auto-dimming mirrors, $700; GT Silver metallic, $650; heated seats, $530; Apple CarPlay, $360

ENGINE

DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 244 in³, 3996 cm³
Power: 414 hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 309 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION

7-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS

Suspension, F/R: struts/struts
Brakes, F/R: 15.0-in vented, cross-drilled disc/15.0-in vented, cross-drilled disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
F: 245/35ZR-20 (95Y) N1
R: 295/30ZR-20 (101Y) N1

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 97.8 in
Length: 174.5 in
Width: 71.0 in
Height: 49.6 in
Passenger Volume: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume (front/rear): 5/4 ft³
Curb Weight: 3263 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS

60 mph: 3.4 sec
100 mph: 8.2 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.8 sec @ 119 mph
130 mph: 14.5 sec
150 mph: 21.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.7 sec
Top Speed (mfr’s claim): 187 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 141 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 276 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.03 g