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Compare 2012 Porsche Boxster specifications by trim levels

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Boxster is a 2-seat Roadster from Porsche, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $48,100 to $65,200, the Porsche Boxster faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

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The Porsche Boxster has a maximum towing capacity of 999 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Porsche Boxster boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.90mm x 170.90mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Porsche Boxster

  • Fuel Tank: 16.9 gal

  • Wheelbase: 95.1 in

  • MPG: 19 city/27 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec

  • Towing capacity: 999 lbs

  • Curb: 2943 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55ZR17.0 BSW performance

  • Cargo: 9.9 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 2

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 170.9 x 70.9 x 48.5



2012 Porsche Boxster Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Porsche Boxster is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Porsche Boxster safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Porsche Boxster specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Roadster

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 255 hp @ 6400 –
      320 hp @ 7200

    • Torque 214 lb-ft. –
      273 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.6 - 5.5 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 12.9 - 14.2 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 170.9 in

    • Width 70.9 in

    • Height 50.9 in

    • Wheelbase 95.1 in

    • Curb Weight 2943 lbs

    • GVWR 3605 lbs

    • Towing capacity 999 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.2 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 2

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.3 - 16.9 gal

    • City 19 mpg

    • Combined 23 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 27 mpg

    • Highway range 386.1 - 456.3 mi



Specifications

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Exterior length
170.90 in 170.90 in 170.90 in 170.90 in
Exterior body width
70.90 in 70.90 in 70.90 in 70.90 in
Exterior height
50.90 in 50.90 in 48.50 in 50.90 in
Horsepower
255 310 320 320
Torque
214 266 273 273
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
27 mpg 26 mpg 27 mpg 27 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.50 seconds 4.80 seconds 4.60 seconds 4.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
14.20 seconds 13.40 seconds 12.90 seconds 12.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
101 mph 104 mph 107 mph 107 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 62 mph 63 mph 63 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.10 " 3.80/3.10 " 3.80/3.10 " 3.80/3.10 "
Curb weight
2943.00 lbs 2987.00 lbs 2811.00 lbs 2987.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3605.00 lbs 3627.00 lbs 3428.00 lbs 3627.00 lbs
Wheelbase
95.10 in 95.10 in 95.10 in 95.10 in
Front track
58.70 " 58.50 " 58.70 " 58.70 "
Rear track
60.40 " 60.20 " 60.20 " 60.20 "
Turning radius
18.20 18.20 18.20 18.20
Front legroom
41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in 41.60 in
Front headroom
38.40 in 38.10 in 38.10 in –
Front hip room
53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in 53.40 in
Front shoulder room
51.70 in 51.70 in 51.70 in 51.70 in
Luggage volume
9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft. 9.90 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.90 gal. 16.90 gal. 14.30 gal. 16.90 gal.
Payload
661 lbs. 617 lbs. – –
Drag coefficient
0.29 0.30 0.30 0.30

Interior Features

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Cargo net
3784 3784 3784 –

Exterior Features

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P205/55ZR17.0 BSW performance P235/40ZR18.0 BSW performance P235/35ZR19.0 BSW performance P235/35ZR19.0 BSW performance
Wheels
17" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum 19" painted aluminum 19" black aluminum
Tires - rear
235/50ZR17 265/40ZR18 265/35ZR19 265/35ZR19

Seats

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Standard seating
2 2 2 2

Entertainment System

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Speakers
4 7 11 –
Amplifier
385W premium – – –
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

Mechanical Features

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Axle ratio
3.88 3.89 3.89 3.89

Other Specs

Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Spyder 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible

Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible
Maximum towing capacity
999 lbs. 999 lbs. 999 lbs. 999 lbs.