718 Boxster (982) Base vs 718 Boxster (982) S
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TL;DR
718 Boxster (982) BaseSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reason is MSRP (+18%).
718 Boxster (982) SHead Turners, Racers
Biggest reasons are Displacement (+26%), Power (+17%), and Power-to-Weight (+15%).
| Spec | Porsche 718 Boxster (982) Base | 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 4 | Flat 4 | |
| Displacement | 2.0L (121 ci) | 2.5L (152 ci) | +25.6% |
| Engine Code | MA2.20 | MA2.21 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | turbocharged | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 7,400 rpm | 7,500 rpm | +1.4% |
| Power | 300 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 350 hp @ 6,500 rpm | +16.7% |
| Torque | 280 ft·lbs @ 1,950 rpm | 310 ft·lbs @ 1,900 rpm | +10.5% |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | |
| Bore × Stroke | 91.0 × 76.4 mm | 102.0 × 76.4 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | manual 6-speed | manual 6-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,053 lbs | 3,097 lbs | +1.4% |
| Power-to-Weight | 217 hp/ton | 249 hp/ton | +15.0% |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1s | 4.6s | -9.8% |
| Top Speed | 171 mph | 177 mph | +3.6% |
| MSRP | $65,500 | $77,500 | +18.3% |
| Fuel Economy | 20 / 25 / 22 mpg | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | -4.5% |