Verdict
A
← Porsche 718 Boxster · 2004-2012 · 987
Porsche 718 Boxster 987
Headline trim: Boxster Spyder 3.4 — 320 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.
BHP
320 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
166 mph
MPG
27.0 mpg
Used
£8,000-£28,000
Strengths
- Sharper than 986
- 987.2 (post-2009) DFI engines fixed IMS
- Spyder lightweight
Weaknesses
- IMS bearing on early 987.1
- PDK initial cost
- Manual rare on facelifts
Notable tech
- 987 platform
- M97 flat-six (pre-2009) → MA1.20 DFI flat-six (post-2009)
- 5MT / 6MT / Tiptronic / PDK 7DCT (post-2009)
- RWD
- Soft-top
- Spyder weight saving
Common issues
- IMS bearing (early)
- Tiptronic mechatronic
- PDK initial issues
- Coolant pipe
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 987's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Boxster 2.7
BHP240
Torque270 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top160 mph
MPG28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 6MT / 5AT
Boxster S 3.2
BHP280
Torque320 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top167 mph
MPG27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
Boxster S 3.4 (DFI)
BHP310
Torque360 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top170 mph
MPG30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Boxster Spyder 3.4
BHP320
Torque370 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top166 mph
MPG27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT