Verdict
A
← Porsche 718 Boxster · 2012-2016 · 981
Porsche 718 Boxster 981
Headline trim: Boxster Spyder 3.8 — 375 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
BHP
375 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
180 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$30,000-$76,000
Strengths
- Last NA flat-six Boxster name
- Sharper chassis
- Spyder 3.8 (981) — proper driver car
Weaknesses
- PDK mechatronic
- Soft-top mechanism
- Pricey to buy now (collectability)
Notable tech
- 981 platform
- MA1 flat-six 2.7 / 3.4 / 3.8
- PDK 7DCT / 6MT
- RWD
- PASM dampers option
- Spyder 3.8 (375 bhp)
Common issues
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM latency
- Soft-top
- Manual rarity
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 981's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Boxster 2.7
BHP261
Torque280 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top164 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Boxster S 3.4
BHP320
Torque370 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top173 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Boxster GTS 3.4
BHP335
Torque370 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top174 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Boxster Spyder 3.8
BHP375
Torque420 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT