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Porsche 718 Boxster S 3.4 MT Boxster S Equipment — Third Generation

The Porsche 718 Boxster S 3.4 MT in Boxster S form is a mid-engined roadster, and its listed convenience items are worth understanding one function at a time, starting with the heated washer nozzles.

3 generation · Roadster

2012–2016

S 3.4 MT

Gasoline · Manual · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

279 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

97 × 77.5 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

3436 cm³
Engine location
Central
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

6
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

315 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

232 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

12.5
Maximum power rpm
6700 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
360 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4500 – 5800 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

5.1 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
Opposite
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 5
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

206 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
64 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
12.2 l
Average consumption
8.8 l
Fuel consumption highway
6.9 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
1801 mm
Height
1282 mm
Length
4374 mm
Body type
Roadster
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2475 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1536 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
280 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1526 mm
Max weight
1655 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1320 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

100 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
981
Vehicle class
S
Body designation
981
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
MA1.23

Additional specifications

Stop
2016-12-31
Start
2012-06-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
2

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Hill start assist (HAS)
Stop
2016-12-31
View
Automatic headlight range control, Headlight washer system, Light sensor
Start
2012-06-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Comfort
On-board computer, Start-stop system, Power mirrors
Interior
Kicking plates, Sports front seats, Leather gear shift, Leather steering wheel, Power window
Headlights
Xenon / Bi-Xenon
Sound
Audio system
Diameter
R19 ″
Multimedia
AUX, 12V
Power steering
Active power steering
Air conditioner
Air conditioner
Electric heating
Washer nozzles, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer, Motion sensor
Seat trim
Combined seat trim

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Heated washer nozzles draw current the moment the ignition is on in cold conditions, warming the jet outlets so that pulling the wiper stalk delivers fluid immediately instead of a blocked, frozen spray.

Safety and Driver Assistance

ABS acts only once the driver brakes, modulating pressure so a locked wheel keeps rolling and steering. The listed stability program instead intervenes on its own when the car begins to slide.

Multimedia and Connectivity

The audio system is the head unit and speakers that produce sound, while the listed AUX input is simply an analogue socket feeding an external player's signal into that system for amplification.