| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster |
| Style | S 2dr Convertible (3.4L 6cyl 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $56,295 |
| As-tested MSRP | $64,805 |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Flat-6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3387cc (207 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.1 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 295 @ 6,250 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 251 @ 4,400 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| Suspension, front | Modified MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Modified MacPherson strut |
| Steering type | Power steering |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport |
| Tire type | performance |
| Tire size, front | 235/40ZR18 Z |
| Tire size, rear | 265/40ZR18 Z |
| Wheel size | 18 X 8.0 front - 18 X 9.0 rear |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 5 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 7.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 13.4 @ 104.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 105 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 71.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.96 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 54.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 87.9 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 74.2 |
| Acceleration comments | As with most Porsches, the perfect launch in a Boxster results in lots of axle tramp. It's abusive and painful, but it's fast. Best launch was from 4,800 rpm, clutch out fast. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Solid, consistent pedal feel results in solid, consistent stops with impressively short distances. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | Awesome grip on the skid pad for a high-volume production car. Very easy to find and balance at the limit. Noticeable body roll in the slalom doesn't seem to hurt the Boxster through transitions. Still, this is faster than the last Porsche Cayman we tested. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 97 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 20 city/28 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 23.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,987 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3100 |
| Length (in.) | 171.6 |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 |
| Height (in.) | 50.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 95.1 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | N/A |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | N/A |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | N/A |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 51.5 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 9.9 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 9.9 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 10 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | N/A |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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