981 Boxster S Parts & Accessories
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The Boxster S has always represented the sweet spot in Porsche's roadster lineup, and the 981-generation car delivered on that promise more convincingly than any Boxster S before it. Riding on the same all-new platform as the base Boxster, the S added a larger engine and sharper standard equipment, positioning itself as the enthusiast's default choice before the GTS pushed the range further upmarket for the final two model years.
Power comes from a 3.4-liter naturally aspirated flat-six making 315 hp and 266 lb-ft, a genuine step up from the base car's 2.7-liter unit and, notably, a slight increase over the outgoing 987 Boxster S despite Porsche's broader push toward smaller displacement elsewhere in the lineup. A 6-speed manual is standard, with 7-speed PDK available. Porsche quotes 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with the manual, 4.5 seconds with PDK and Sport Chrono, and a 172 mph top speed, figures that held up well against sports coupes costing considerably more.
The S came standard with larger brakes and wider wheels than the base Boxster, along with Porsche Active Suspension Management available as an option rather than the base car's fixed setup. Electromechanical steering, shared across the new platform, gave the whole 981 lineup a level of low-speed maneuverability the outgoing hydraulic system couldn't match, while the shared chassis architecture with the contemporary 911 gave the S a rigidity that reviewers consistently praised as class-leading. For buyers who wanted the full naturally aspirated flat-six experience without stepping up to GTS money, the 981 Boxster S remains the variant most enthusiasts point to as the best all-around choice from this generation.
- Model year: 2013 to 2016 (981 generation)
- Engine: 3.4L naturally aspirated flat-six, 315 hp, 266 lb-ft
- 0 to 60 mph: 4.5 seconds (PDK with Sport Chrono)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual standard, 7-speed PDK available
- Notable firsts: shared 991-generation 911 chassis architecture and electromechanical steering system
