Porsche Boxster and Boxster S revised for 2003

13 June 2002: The Porsche Boxster and Boxster S have evolved for the 2003 model year. Porsche engineers at the Weissach Research and Development facilitites have again revisited the Boxter to further revise the performance and discreetly refine the styling of both the Boxster and Boxster S.

The roadster will now offer improved performance by boasting more power and improved aerodynamics, as well as a heated glass rear window and interior refinements.

Highlights also include new rear wing to decrease rear axle lift, new roof system, new exhaust system with improved sound and cooling and new wheel designs.

The Boxster’s 2.7-litre flat-six engine now develops a maximum output of 228 bhp (up from 220 bhp) at 6300 rpm, the 3.2-litre engine of the Boxster S boosting maximum output to 260 bhp (up from 252 bhp).

Both roadsters also offer even quicker acceleration from 0-62 mph, the Boxster takes just 6.4 secs and the Boxster S only 5.7 secs, each reducing their sprint time by two-tenths of a second.

Fuel consumption has been reduced by two percent, due to new VarioCam technology increasing engine power whilst reducing both fuel consumption and emissions.

Both models also benefit from a ‘beefier’ torque curve with 260 Nm and 310 Nm available, in the Boxster and Boxster S respectively. Porsche engineers have also retuned the exhaust note to maximise the characteristic flat-six sound.

The Boxster’s aerodynamics have also been refined to reduce lift and improve the flow of cooling air.

The new Boxster will be available in the UK from August this year.

June 2002