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Sugar and spice. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Sugar and spice
The facelifted Boxster features new engines, a dual-clutch gearbox and the option of a limited slip differential. Sweet.

   


Reviews homepage -> Porsche reviews -> 2009 Porsche Boxster -> fitted with PDK and LSD technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 170
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.2

Urban mpg: 20.0
Extra urban mpg: 42.8
Combined mpg: 30.1
CO2 (g/km): 221


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4342
Height (mm): 1294
Width (mm): 1801
Wheelbase (mm): 2415
Front track (mm): 1486
Rear track (mm): 1528
Cargo volume (litres): 450
Gross weight (kg): 1645
Kerb weight (kg): 1355
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 65


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Six-cylinder naturally aspirated boxer engine. Aluminium block and cylinder heads. Two-stage switching inlet manifold. Integrated dry sump lubrication. Mounted in the middle.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU V levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3436
Compression ratio: 12.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 97.00 x 77.50
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per cylinder head (DOHC). Four valves per cylinder (24v). Variable valve timing and lift (VarioCam Plus). Hydraulic valve play compensation.
Max. power (bhp): 306 at 6400 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 265 at 5500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual as standard. Seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission is £1,920 option. Rear-wheel drive. Optional mechanical limited slip differential.

Gear ratios:
Ratios for PDK transmission:
1st: 3.91:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.65:1
4th: 1.30:1
5th: 1.08:1
6th: 0.88:1
7th: 0.62:1
Reverse: 3.55:1
Final drive ratio: 2.62:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; conical stump springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure shock absorbers (McPherson design optimised by Porsche).

Rear: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; coil springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure dampers (McPherson design optimised by Porsche).

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.

Wheels: Front: 8J x 18-inch. Rear: 9J x 18-inch.

Tyres: Front: 235/40 ZR18. Rear: 265/35 ZR18.







 

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