Model year: 2005-2011 Production units: 79,039
The second Boxster generation made its debut in October 2004 – referred to internally as 987. Without any radical need for change, the designers refined the design language of the roadster, which now had an even more dynamic appearance. A new headlight design, the silhouette with new, even more powerfully sweeping contours, larger wheels and a rear end with distinctive joint lines created a familiar look, but this was now given a clearer and more functional emphasis. The interior was completely newly designed and ergonomically optimised. In addition, a new generation of seats with a total of four variants and multiple adjustment options awaited the vehicle occupants. The increased power in the design was also continued under the lightweight body. The Boxster now delivered 176 kW (240 PS), while the Boxster S had a power output of 206 kW (280 PS). The enhanced chassis with a wider track and larger wheels permitted higher lateral acceleration. The Boxster now had 17-inch instead of 16-inch wheels, and the Boxster S was equipped with 18-inch wheels instead of the previous 17-inch size. The new Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) was optionally available. This made it possible to change the shock absorber characteristics at the push of a button, thus successfully managing the balancing act between sportily comfortable tuning and a very sporty set-up that was even suitable for race track outings. For very sporty drivers, Porsche also offered the Sport Chrono Package with modified engine maps and control strategies. The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) was also available for the Boxster models for the first time.
The Boxster received further enhancements in October 2007. For example, the 2.7-litre engine was equipped with VarioCam Plus valve control with continuous adjustment of the intake timing (VarioCam) as well as variable valve lift switchover (Plus), and now delivered 180 kW (245 PS). In the Boxster S, dynamic propulsion was ensured by an output of 217 kW (295 PS). In the following year, the Porsche dual-clutch transmission PDK replaced the previous Tiptronic S automatic transmission. The PDK combined the dynamic characteristics of a manual gearbox with the comfort of an automatic transmission. It shifted very quickly, allowed gear changes without any interruption in tractive force, and also offered the benefit of reduced fuel consumption. Up to the end of the production period, the engine outputs increased to 188 kW (255 PS) for the Boxster and 228 kW (310 PS) for the Boxster S.
