Verdict
A
← Porsche 718 Boxster · 2016-Present · 982
Porsche 718 Boxster 982
Headline trim: 718 Spyder RS 4.0 — 493 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.
BHP
493 bhp
0–60
3.4 s
Top speed
191 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£32,000-£135,000
Strengths
- 718 Spyder / GTS 4.0 brought back the flat-six
- Spyder RS = Boxster of the Cayman GT4 RS
- PDK or 6MT
Weaknesses
- 2.0 / 2.5 turbo flat-four polarising
- PCM software updates
- Manual rare on base models
Notable tech
- 982 platform
- 2.0 / 2.5 turbo flat-four (base/S/GTS)
- 4.0 flat-six (GTS 4.0 / Spyder / Spyder RS)
- PDK 7DCT / 6MT
- RWD
- PASM dampers
- Spyder RS — 493 bhp track-focused
Common issues
- Direct-injection carbon
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM software
- Charge port (no PHEV)
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 982's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
718 Boxster 2.0 turbo I4
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top170 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Boxster T 2.0 turbo I4
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top170 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Boxster S 2.5 turbo I4
BHP345
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top177 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Boxster GTS 2.5 turbo I4
BHP360
Torque430 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top180 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Boxster GTS 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP394
Torque430 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top182 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Spyder 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP414
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top187 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Spyder RS 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP493
Torque450 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top191 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT