Used 2012 Porsche Boxster Features & Specs

Overview

Overview	Starting MSRP: $48,100 See Boxster Inventory	Starting MSRP: $58,600 See Boxster Inventory	Starting MSRP: $61,800 See Boxster Inventory
Engine Type	gas	gas	gas
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drive Train	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Cylinders	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6
Combined MPG	22	22	22
Total Seating	2	2	2
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Rear limited slip differential	no	no	yes

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)	19/27 mpg	19/26 mpg	19/27 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)	321.1/456.3 mi.	321.1/439.4 mi.	271.7/386.1 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	16.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	14.3 gal.
Combined MPG	22	22	22
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)

Engine

Engine	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Torque	214 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm	273 ft-lbs. @ 4750 rpm	266 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
Base engine size	2.9 L	3.4 L	3.4 L
Horsepower	255 hp @ 6400 rpm	320 hp @ 7200 rpm	310 hp @ 6400 rpm
Turning circle	36.4 ft.	36.4 ft.	36.4 ft.
Valves	24	24	24
Base engine type	gas	gas	gas
Valve timing	Variable	Variable	Variable
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6
direct injection	no	yes	yes

Safety

Safety	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
electronic brakeforce distribution	yes	yes	yes
front seatbelt pretensioners	yes	yes	yes
4-wheel ABS	yes	yes	yes
emergency braking preparation	yes	yes	yes
daytime running lights	yes	yes	yes
engine immobilizer	yes	yes	yes
front fog/driving lights	yes	yes	yes
front head airbags	yes	yes	yes
Passenger airbag deactivation switch	yes	yes	yes
child seat anchors	yes	yes	yes
dual front side-mounted airbags	yes	yes	yes
stability control	yes	yes	yes
Emergency braking assist	yes	yes	yes
remote anti-theft alarm system	yes	yes	yes
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	yes	yes	yes
2 front headrests	yes	yes	yes
dusk sensing headlamps	yes	yes	yes
auto delay off headlamps	yes	yes	yes
tire pressure monitoring	yes	yes	yes
traction control	yes	yes	yes
Emergency interior trunk release	yes	yes	yes

Packages

Packages	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Additional Interior Package in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Sport Chrono Package Plus	yes	yes	yes
Interior Package in Carbon	yes	yes	no
Customization Package PDK Selector and Handbrake Lever	yes	yes	no
12-Way Power Seats	yes	yes	no
Exterior Package in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
25 Years Porsche Exclusive Package	yes	yes	no
Design Package	yes	yes	no
Design Sport Package	yes	yes	no
A-Pillar Leather Interior Package	yes	yes	yes
Sport Chrono Package	yes	yes	yes
Convenience Package	yes	yes	no
PCM Package Black	yes	yes	yes
PCM Package in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
PCM Package in Leather	yes	yes	no
PCM Package Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Additional Interior Package in Leather	yes	yes	no
Infotainment Package with Sound Package Plus	yes	no	no
SportDesign Package	yes	yes	no
Boxster Spyder Alcantara Interior Package for Manual Transmission	no	no	yes

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
diversity antenna	yes	yes	yes
AM/FM stereo	yes	yes	yes
auxiliary audio input	yes	yes	yes
speed sensitive volume control	yes	yes	yes
4 total speakers	yes	no	yes
radio data system	yes	yes	yes
50 watts stereo output	yes	no	yes
1 subwoofer(s)	no	yes	no
185 watts stereo output	no	yes	no
7 total speakers	no	yes	no

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
remote trunk release	yes	yes	yes
Air conditioning	yes	yes	yes
cruise control	yes	yes	yes
front cupholders	yes	yes	yes
leather steering wheel	yes	yes	yes
cargo net	yes	yes	yes
leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob	yes	yes	yes
front reading lights	yes	yes	yes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	yes	yes	yes
speed-proportional power steering	yes	yes	yes
leather and simulated alloy trim on center console	yes	yes	yes
retained accessory power	yes	yes	yes
leather and simulated alloy trim on doors	yes	yes	yes
tilt and telescopic steering wheel	yes	yes	yes
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	yes	yes	yes
interior active charcoal air filter	yes	yes	yes
front door pockets	yes	yes	yes
simulated alloy trim on dash	yes	yes	yes
trunk light	yes	yes	yes

Power Feature

Power Feature	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Power mirrors	yes	yes	yes
2 one-touch power windows	yes	yes	yes
remote keyless power door locks	yes	yes	yes
Heated mirrors	yes	yes	yes

Interior Options

Interior Options	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Sport Seat Backrests Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Sun Visors in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Switch Panel Trim Strip in Aluminum Look	yes	no	no
Air Vent Slats Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
XM Radio	yes	yes	no
Inner Door Sill Guards in Leather	yes	yes	no
PCM 3.0 w/Extended Navigation	yes	yes	yes
PCM Voice Control	yes	yes	yes
Air Vent Slats in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel	yes	yes	no
SportDesign Steering Wheel	yes	yes	yes
Clothes Hook on Seat Backrest in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Steering Column Casing in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Windshield Frame Trim in Leather	yes	yes	yes
PDK Gear Selector Gate Surround Painted Black	yes	yes	no
6-Disc CD/DVD Changer	yes	yes	no
Sand Beige Sport Chrono Timer Display	yes	yes	no
Seat Belt Buckles in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Interior Package in Makassar	yes	yes	no
Door Opener Painted Black	yes	yes	no
Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel in Makassar	yes	yes	no
LED Door Storage Bin Lighting	yes	yes	no
Handbrake Lever in Aluminum II	yes	yes	yes
Defroster Trim in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Storage Bin Lid in Leather w/Porsche Crest	yes	yes	no
Air Vents Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Door Opener Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Automatic Climate Control	yes	yes	yes
Heated Steering Wheel	yes	yes	no
Seat Belts in Guards Red	yes	yes	no
Leather Sport Seats	yes	yes	yes
6-Disc CD Changer	yes	yes	yes
Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel in Carbon	yes	yes	no
PDK Gear Selector Gate Surround in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Seat Ventilation	yes	yes	yes
Customization Package Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever	yes	yes	no
Gear Lever/PDK Selector Trim Painted Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Soft Ruffled Leather on Seats	yes	yes	no
Sand Beige Instrument Dials	yes	yes	no
Storage Bin Lid in Alcantara w/Porsche Logo	yes	yes	yes
Adaptive Sport Seats in Leather w/Driver Memory	yes	yes	no
Sport Bucket Seat Belt Passage Painted Black	yes	yes	yes
Seat Belts in Speed Yellow	yes	yes	no
Electronic Logbook	yes	yes	yes
Door Opener Trim Painted Black	yes	yes	no
Sun Visors in Two-Tone Leather	yes	yes	no
Seat Belts in Sand Beige	yes	yes	no
Thicker Steering Wheel in Black Alcantara	yes	yes	no
Door Entry Guards in Carbon Fiber	yes	yes	no
Fuse Box Cover in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Speed Yellow Sport Chrono Timer Display	yes	yes	no
Instrument Surround Painted Black	yes	yes	no
Center Console Painted Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Floor Mats w/Colored Logo and Leather Edging	yes	yes	yes
Floor Mats w/Leather Edging	yes	yes	yes
Air Vent Slats Painted Black	yes	yes	no
Door Entry Guards in Stainless Steel	yes	yes	no
Switch Panel Trim Strip Painted Black	yes	yes	no
Instrument Surround Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Gear Lever/PDK Selector Trim Leather	yes	yes	no
Center Console in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Defroster Air Vents in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Gear Lever/PDK Selector Trim Strip in Aluminum Look	yes	no	no
Center Console in Makassar	yes	yes	no
PDK Gear Selector Gate Surround Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Door Finishers in Leather	yes	yes	no
Switch Panel Trim Strip in Black Alcantara	yes	yes	no
Carrara White Sport Chrono Timer Display	yes	yes	yes
PDK Selector and Handbrake Lever in Black Alcantara	yes	yes	no
Illuminated Door Entry Guards in Carbon	yes	yes	no
Supplemental Safety Roll Bar in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Storage Box	yes	yes	no
Switch Panel Trim Strip in Leather	yes	yes	no
Rear View Mirror in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Switch Panel Trim Strip Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Guards Red Instrument Dials	yes	yes	yes
Center Console in Carbon	yes	yes	no
Bose Surround Sound System	yes	yes	no
Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever Aluminum II	yes	yes	no
PDK Gear Selector Gate Surround in Leather	yes	yes	no
Supplemental Safety Roll Bar in Painted Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Key Pouch in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Steering Wheel Rim w/Deviating Stitching	yes	yes	yes
Customization Package Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever II	yes	yes	no
Sport Bucket Seat Belt Passage Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Illuminated Door Entry Guards in Stainless Steel	yes	yes	no
Handbrake Lever in Aluminum II w/Stitching in Deviating Color	yes	yes	yes
Door Opener Trim Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Gear Lever and Handbrake Lever in Aluminum I	yes	yes	no
Door Finishers in Black Alcantara	yes	yes	no
Speed Yellow Instrument Dials	yes	yes	no
Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Heated Front Seats	yes	yes	yes
Center Console in Leather	yes	yes	no
Sports Bucket Seat Belt Passage Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Gear Lever Trim in Leather	yes	yes	yes
Decorative Trim on Gear Lever/Selector in Black	yes	yes	no
Carrara White Instrument Dials	yes	yes	yes
Guards Red Sport Chrono Timer Display	yes	yes	yes
Door Opener in Leather	yes	yes	no
Sport Bucket Seats	yes	yes	no
Instrument Surround in Leather	yes	yes	no
Center Console in Black Alcantara	yes	yes	no
Seat Belts in Silver Grey	yes	yes	yes
Instrument Surround in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Footrest in Sport Look	yes	yes	yes
Storage Bin Lid in Leather w/Boxster S Logo	no	yes	no
Bluetooth Interface for Mobile Phone	no	no	yes
Boxster Spyder Additional Alcantara Interior Package	no	no	yes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
low fuel level warning	yes	yes	yes
clock	yes	yes	yes
external temperature display	yes	yes	yes
trip computer	yes	yes	yes
tachometer	yes	yes	yes

Front Seats

Front Seats	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
height adjustable passenger seat	yes	yes	yes
2 -way power passenger seat	yes	yes	yes
height adjustable driver seat	yes	yes	yes
sport front seats	yes	yes	yes
4 -way manual driver seat adjustments	yes	yes	yes
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment	yes	yes	yes
leather	yes	yes	yes
2 -way power driver seat	yes	yes	yes

Exterior Options

Exterior Options	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Wheels Painted in Deviating Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Sports Tailpipe	yes	yes	no
Hard Top	yes	yes	yes
Wheels Painted Carrara White	yes	yes	yes
19" Sport Design Wheel	yes	yes	yes
Side Mirror Attachment Point Finishers Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
18" Boxster S II Wheel	yes	no	no
Side Mirror Attachment Points in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	no
Headlight Cleaner System Cover Painted in Exterior Cover	yes	yes	yes
Porsche Windstop	yes	yes	no
5mm Wheel Spacers	yes	yes	yes
19" Carrera Classic Wheel	yes	yes	yes
Deletion of Rear Model Designation	yes	yes	yes
Wheels Painted Speed Yellow	yes	yes	no
Rod Antenna	yes	yes	yes
Side Air Intakes Painted in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Model Designation on Rear Lid in Exterior Color	yes	yes	no
Wheels Painted Guards Red	yes	yes	yes
17" Cayman II Wheel	yes	no	no
Side Strips w/Model Designation	yes	yes	no
Wheels Painted Black	yes	yes	yes
Rims and Caps in Exterior Color	yes	yes	yes
Fuel Tank Cap in Aluminum Look	yes	yes	yes
18" Cayman S II Wheel	yes	yes	no
19" Carrera S II Wheel	yes	yes	yes
Wheel Caps w/Colored Porsche Crest	yes	yes	yes
Auto-dimming Mirrors w/Integrated Rain Sensors	yes	yes	yes
Wheels Painted Basalt Black	yes	yes	yes

Measurements

Measurements	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Front track	58.7 in.	58.5 in.	58.7 in.
Maximum cargo capacity	9.9 cu.ft.	9.9 cu.ft.	9.9 cu.ft.
Length	172.1 in.	172.1 in.	170.9 in.
Curb weight	2943 lbs.	2978 lbs.	2811 lbs.
Gross weight	3549 lbs.	3549 lbs.	3549 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	5.3 cu.ft.	5.3 cu.ft.	5.3 cu.ft.
Drag Coefficient	0.29 Cd.	0.30 Cd.	0.30 Cd.
Height	50.9 in.	50.9 in.	48.5 in.
Wheel base	95.1 in.	95.1 in.	95.1 in.
Width	70.9 in.	70.9 in.	70.9 in.
Rear track	60.4 in.	60.2 in.	60.4 in.

Colors

Colors	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Exterior Colors	Aqua Blue Metallic Platinum Silver Metallic Macadamia Metallic Meteor Grey Metallic Dark Blue Metallic Porsche Racing Green Metallic GT Silver Metallic Cream White Ruby Red Metallic Basalt Black Metallic Black Guards Red Carrara White Speed Yellow Amethyst Metallic	Aqua Blue Metallic Platinum Silver Metallic Macadamia Metallic Meteor Grey Metallic Dark Blue Metallic Porsche Racing Green Metallic GT Silver Metallic Cream White Ruby Red Metallic Basalt Black Metallic Black Guards Red Carrara White Speed Yellow Amethyst Metallic	Aqua Blue Metallic Platinum Silver Metallic Cream White Basalt Black Metallic Black Guards Red Carrara White
Interior Colors	Sand Beige, leather Black , leather Stone Grey, leather Sea Blue, leather Black/Stone Grey, leather	Sand Beige, leather Black , leather Stone Grey, leather Sea Blue, leather Black/Stone Grey, leather	Black , leather Sand Beige, leather

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
17 x 8.5 in. wheels	yes	no	no
235/50R Z tires	yes	no	no
Performance tires	yes	yes	yes
alloy wheels	yes	yes	no
18 x 9.0 in. wheels	no	yes	no
265/40R Z tires	no	yes	no
19 x 10.0 in. wheels	no	no	yes
305/30R Z tires	no	no	yes
painted alloy wheels	no	no	yes

Suspension

Suspension	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
modified MacPherson strut front suspension	yes	yes	yes
four-wheel independent suspension	yes	yes	yes
Front and rear stabilizer bar	yes	yes	yes
modified MacPherson strut rear suspension	yes	yes	yes

Warranty

Warranty	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
Basic	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Inventory

Inventory	Starting MSRP: $48,100	Starting MSRP: $58,600	Starting MSRP: $61,800
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Used 2012 Porsche Boxster Features & Specs

Overview

Drive Train

Fuel & MPG

Engine

Safety

Packages

In-Car Entertainment

Comfort & Convenience

Power Feature

Interior Options

Instrumentation

Front Seats

Exterior Options

Measurements

Colors

Tires & Wheels

Suspension

Warranty

Inventory

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