2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Specs, Review, Price, & Trims
Porsche 718 Boxster
Key Features
- Starting at $70,400 MSRP*
- Standard turbocharged boxer 2.0L 4-cylinder with 300 HP / 280 LB-FT of TQ (Boxster / Boxster Style Edition), available turbocharged boxer 2.5L 4-cylinder with 350 HP / 309 LB-FT of TQ (Boxster S), available naturally aspirated 4.0L boxer 6-cylinder with 394 HP / 317 LB-FT of TQ (Boxster GTS 4.0) or 493 HP / 331 LB-FT of TQ (Spyder RS)
- Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
- Optional Sport Chrono Package featuring Launch Control
- Standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission
- Available Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
- Porsche Communication Management (PCS) with Porsche Connect including smartphone apps
- Available Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
About the Porsche 718 Boxster
Showcasing the ideal combination of evocative top-down design and mid-engine exhilaration – the Porsche 718 Boxster has captured the hearts of drivers across the globe with its race-inspired chassis and impeccable comfort amenities. Whether you choose a precision-tuned turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, or the naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder powerplant, the mid-engine design of the 718 Boxster provides for a balanced center of gravity resulting in remarkably agile handling – performance that is further refined by its lightweight chassis.
When raised, the fabric convertible top of the 718 Boxster makes no compromises to the sleek profile of this legendary sports car. Signature Porsche design cues include eye-catching curves, chiseled wheel arches, and perfected character lines. A driver-oriented interior places you at the center of attention with ergonomic controls thoughtfully placed within arm’s reach. The latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) featuring a 7-inch multi-touch screen provides access to key multimedia functions. An extensive list of personalization choices helps you create a Porsche 718 Boxster that reflects a personality as unique as your own.
What’s New for 2024
For 2024, the Porsche 718 Boxster receives a number of key updates. Arriving this year is an all-new 718 Boxster Style Edition variant that adds a variety of unique exterior and interior design cues. Last year’s Boxster T model has been discontinued. At the top of the 718 Boxster range now sits a new Spyder RS trim. These models feature an exhilarating 4.0-liter flat-six that generates 493 horsepower. Finally, a new Ruby Star Neo exterior paint color is now available for the 2024 model year.
What the Critics Say
“The Porsche 718 Boxster is a convertible sports car in the classical sense, which is to say it’s focused primarily on nimble handling and driver enjoyment. We wouldn’t want it any other way. Much of its allure comes from its mid-engine configuration, meaning the engine sits between the seats and rear wheels. This gives the 718 Boxster (and its fixed-roof 718 Cayman sibling) a handling balance prized by car enthusiasts.” – Edmunds
“The Porsche Boxster is an outstanding vehicle. There are two powerful turbocharged engines, both of which get pretty good gas mileage. Handling and ride quality are superb. The two-seat Boxster’s interior is replete with premium materials, and headroom and legroom are plentiful.” – U.S. News & World Report
Porsche 718 Boxster Features
Performance
Two proven turbocharged 4-cylinder engines provide the muscle at the entry of the 718 Boxster range. Powering the 718 Boxster and the 718 Boxster T is a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder boxer engine delivering 300 horsepower. You’ll be upgraded to a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder boxer engine in the 718 Boxster S that generates 350 horsepower, and can rocket you from 0 to 60 in just 4.4 seconds. True enthusiasts will be drawn to the naturally-aspirated 4.0L boxer 6-cylinder that cranks out either 394 horsepower (in the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0) or 493 horsepower (in the 718 Spyder RS).
Transmission choices include both a responsive 7-speed PDK transmission that features a manual shift mode for lightning-fast gear changes with zero interruption in power delivery and a smooth-shifting 6-speed manual. Providing a fitting soundtrack as you rocket down a twisting canyon road is the signature Porsche exhaust note of the 718 Boxster. Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) is an optional system that enhances driving dynamics and stability, helping to bolster confidence behind the wheel.
Driver-Focused Interior
Form and function are seamlessly interconnected inside the cabin of the Porsche 718 Boxster. Signature elements include three round instruments with the tachometer placed in the center, an ascending center console, and ergonomic Sport steering wheel to help you take complete command of your drive. Thickly-bolstered Sport seats featuring leather and Alcantara® upholstery provide a blend of support and comfort during high-speed cornering. The latest version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system features a 7-inch multitouch screen and an available navigation module to enhance connectivity with yet another component: virtually boundless possibilities.
Innovative Technology
Along with its stunning high-quality glass surface, Porsche Communication Management is a shining addition to the sleek look of the center stack. When establishing a connection through standard Apple CarPlay®, apps such as phone, music, or news can be operated easily and intuitively while on the move. Drivers can also take advantage of wireless internet access inside their 718 Boxster using WiFi-enabled client devices tethered to their smartphone or a separate SIM card. Included in the available online navigation package are Google® Street View and Google® Earth services with 360° views and satellite imagery. Porsche Connect is another optional feature that allows you to control certain functions of your Porsche remotely using your smartphone or Apple Watch®.
Trims & Specs
718 Boxster
- Starting at $70,400 MSRP
- 2.0-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine
- 300 Horsepower | Rear Wheel Drive
- 0 – 60 MPH in 4.9 seconds
- Top track speed – 170 MPH
718 Boxster Style Edition
- Starting at $76,700 MSRP
- 2.0-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine
- 300 Horsepower | Rear Wheel Drive
- 0 – 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds with Sport Chrono Package
- Top track speed – 170 MPH
718 Boxster S
- Starting at $82,400 MSRP
- 2.5-liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine
- 350 Horsepower | Rear Wheel Drive
- 0 – 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds
- Top track speed – 177 MPH
718 Boxster GTS 4.0
- Starting at $97,300 MSRP
- 4.0-liter Naturally Aspirated 6-Cylinder Boxer Engine
- 394 Horsepower | Rear Wheel Drive
- 0 – 60 MPH in 3.8 seconds with Sport Chrono Package
- Top track speed – 179-182 MPH
718 Spyder RS
- Starting at $160,700 MSRP
- 4.0-liter Naturally Aspirated 6-Cylinder Boxer Engine
- 493 Horsepower | Rear Wheel Drive
- 0 – 60 MPH in 3.2 seconds
- Top track speed – 191 MPH
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.