{"id":246107,"date":"2016-04-27T20:33:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T20:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=246107"},"modified":"2024-12-26T17:13:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T17:13:44","slug":"2012-porsche-boxster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2012-porsche-boxster\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Porsche Boxster"},"content":{"rendered":"

2012 Porsche Boxster<\/h1>\n
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Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster was a change of generation so comprehensive. The open-top two-seater car is being marketed with a completely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. Considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels significantly enhance yet further the mid-engine sports car\u2019s driving dynamics, already far and away the best in its class, supported by the new electro-mechanical power steering. The new Boxsters boast superior performance and are also up to 15 per cent more fuel-efficient. Depending on model, they get by with significantly less than eight litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new Boxster thus delivers what the fundamentally changed styling with shorter overhangs, significantly forward-shifted windscreen, flatter silhouette and expressive edges promises. The passengers are enclosed by the completely redesigned, fully electric hood, which now dispenses with a convertible top compartment lid. The interior concept offers the occupants more space and reflects the new Porsche outline with the raked centre console, which, originating with the Carrera GT, ensures further improved ergonomics in all models.<\/p>\n

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The new sports car generation makes its debut in the classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. Both models are powered by flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, the efficiency of which is further enhanced by electrical system recuperation, thermal management and start\/stop function. The base model\u2019s new power unit delivers 265 hp (195 kW) from a 2.7 litre displacement \u2013 ten hp more than its larger displacement predecessor. Technically, it is now based on the 3.4-litre engine of the Boxster S. This now delivers 315 hp (232 kW), which is five hp more than before. Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option. Both sports cars achieve their best fuel consumption and acceleration performance with the PDK. The Porsche Boxster\u2019s fuel consumption with PDK is 7.7 l\/100 km and 8.0 l\/100 km for the Boxster S. With gear changes without interruption to the power flow, the Boxster sprints from zero to 100 km\/h in 5.7 seconds, the Boxster S in 5.0 seconds.<\/p>\n

To enhance driving dynamics yet further, Porsche offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra for the Boxster, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear axle differential lock.<\/p>\n

The market launch of the new Boxster generation will be on 14.04.2012. The basic list price in Germany will be 48,291 euro for the Boxster and 59,120 euro for the Boxster S, including 19 per cent value added tax in both<\/p>\n

Story by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nStuttgart, Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nFlat-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nMid, Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
block material<\/td>\nAluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nDOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w\/VVT & VarioCam Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nDirect Fuel Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2706 cc \/ 165.13 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n89 mm \/ 3.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n72.5 mm \/ 2.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n12.5:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n195 kw \/ 261.5 bhp @ 6700 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n96.64 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n199.62 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n280 nm \/ 206.5 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
redline<\/td>\n7800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nUnitary Steel & Aluminum Monocoque w\/Aluminum Hood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n235\/45 ZR 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n265\/45 ZR 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Discs w\/4-Piston Aluminum Monobloc Calipers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f brake size<\/td>\n28 x 315 mm \/ 1.1 x 12.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nVentilated Discs w\/4-Piston Aluminum Monobloc Calipers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r brake size<\/td>\n20 x 299 mm \/ 0.8 x 11.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 45.7 x 20.3 cm \/ 18 x 8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 45.7 x 22.9 cm \/ 18 x 9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nMacPherson Struts w\/Gas-Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nTransverse Control Arms w\/Coil Springs over Gas-Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1310 kg \/ 2889 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2475 mm \/ 97.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1526 mm \/ 60.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1536 mm \/ 60.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4374 mm \/ 172.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1801 mm \/ 70.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1282 mm \/ 50.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n6-Speed Manual or 7-Speed PDK Automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tran clutch<\/td>\n240mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n3.67:1, 2.05:1, 1.46:1, 1.13:1, 0.97:1, 0.84:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
final drive<\/td>\n3.89:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~264 kph \/ 163.94 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 kph<\/td>\n~5.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 200 kph<\/td>\n~20.9 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
drag<\/td>\n0.30 Cd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
urban fuel econ eu<\/td>\n11.4 L\/100 km or 20.63 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
extra urban fuel econ eu<\/td>\n6.3 L\/100 km or 37.34 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
combined fuel econ eu<\/td>\n8.2 L\/100 km or 28.68 mpg-us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
emission<\/td>\n192 g\/km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel capacity<\/td>\n64 litres or 16.90 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n