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718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0
Biggest reasons are Displacement (+37%), Compression (+27%), and Configuration (Flat 6).
718 Boxster (982) SSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+15%), Configuration (Flat 4), and Aspiration (turbocharged).
Spec Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S Difference
Model Years 2016–2025 2016–2025
Release Date 2015-06-16 2015-06-16
Body Style roadster roadster
Configuration Flat 6 Flat 4
Displacement 4.0L (244 ci) 2.5L (152 ci) -37.5%
Engine Code MA1.22 MA2.21
Crank cross-plane cross-plane
Aspiration naturally aspirated turbocharged
Fuel gasoline gasoline
Redline 7,800 rpm 7,500 rpm -3.8%
Power 394 hp @ 7,000 rpm 350 hp @ 6,500 rpm -11.2%
Torque 310 ft·lbs @ 5,000 rpm 310 ft·lbs @ 1,900 rpm
Compression 13.0:1 9.5:1 -26.9%
Bore × Stroke 102.0 × 81.0 mm 102.0 × 76.4 mm
Powertrain ICE ICE
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Transmission manual 6-speed manual 6-speed
Curb Weight 3,142 lbs 3,097 lbs -1.4%
Power-to-Weight 276 hp/ton 249 hp/ton -9.9%
0–100 km/h 4.5s 4.6s +2.2%
Top Speed 182 mph 177 mph -2.7%
MSRP $91,200 $77,500 -15.0%
Fuel Economy 17 / 24 / 19 mpg 19 / 24 / 21 mpg +10.5%