With the PDK transmission this would likely approach E46 M3 acceleration figures which is very impressive for a 265 horse motor. The 3035 pound curb weight certainly helps. Not just in acceleration but the handling figures as well with 1.01g pulled on the skidpad.
Even a stripped down Boxster does not come cheap at $66,100 as tested. This car is a great value in the Porsche lineup however and quite simply an excellent drivers car.
Specifications >VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
PRICE AS TESTED: $66,100
BASE PRICE: $50,450
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 165 cu in, 2706 cc
Power: 265 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque: 206 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.4 in
Length: 172.2 in
Width: 70.9 in Height: 50.1 in
Curb weight: 3035 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 31.5 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 103 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 168 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 145 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.01 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 20/30 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg
TEST NOTES: Rotation can be triggered easily by use of throttle, brakes, steering, or combinations of the above. An abrupt clutch engagement above 5000 rpm returns the best acceleration.
