These are standard specifications for the 2016 Porsche 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 |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Weight : | 2899 lbs | 1314.964 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 24 |
| Combined MPG : | 20.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 LA Auto Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 180 mph | 289.62 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.33 |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 6 | Integrated dry-sump lubrication | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 6700 RPM |
| Torque : | 309 Ft-Lbs (419 NM) @ 4750 RPM |
| Bore : | 102.0 mm | 4.016 in. |
| Stroke : | 77.5 mm | 3.051 in. |
| Compression : | 12.5 : 1 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 7800 RPM |
6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.31 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.95 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.41 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.13 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.95 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.81 |
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 2016 : | 234,497 |
| 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V533000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags. |
| Consequence | Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4. |
| 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
2016 Porsche Boxster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
Q: How fast is the 2016 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster has a top speed of 180 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster has a wheelbase size of 97.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster has a length of 173.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster has a width of 77.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster was a Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 2016? A: Porsche produced 234,497 automobiles in 2016.Q: What engine did the 2016 Porsche Boxster have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Porsche Boxster was a Opposed 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 6700 RPM and 309 Ft-Lbs (419 NM) @ 4750 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2016 Porsche Boxster have? A: The 2016 Porsche Boxster had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.