These are standard specifications for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Production Years for Series : | 2013 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $56,000-68,400 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.5 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Flat 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1950 RPM |
6 Manual
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160309 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V113000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160309 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V054000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160926 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V134000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash. |
| Consequence | If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160928 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V946000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash. |
| Consequence | If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the side air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170110 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V135000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, 'Windshield Mounting.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster?
Q: How much did the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster cost when new?A: The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster had a base price of approximately $56,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster? A: The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster was a Roadster.Q: How much did the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster had an MSRP of $56,000 - $$68,400 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster have? A: The engine powering the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster was a Turbocharged Flat 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1950 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster have? A: The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.
