Porsche Boxster 2004–2012 car dimensions: 4329 mm long, 1801 mm wide and 1295 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,295 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 280 litres.
Leather upholstery is standard with higher quality materials and a layout like the 997 911. Standard climate control maintains cabin comfort with an optional fully automatic version that uses a solar sensor to hold set temperature. Cruise control is standard. Optional ParkAssist uses rear bumper sensors for reverse warnings. Optional PCM navigation adds a color display that became a touchscreen in the 2009 facelift. PSM stability control is standard. No advanced aids like emergency braking or cameras appear in the equipment lists.
Two luggage compartments give a combined 280 liters with about 150 liters up front and 130 liters at the rear. Both stay usable with the top down and hold items like a golf bag or travel case.
Towing capacity is listed as not applicable. Payload sits around 240 kg to cover two occupants plus luggage. Optional PASM adjusts damping but no reinforced setup or heavy-duty cooling for work use shows up in the specs.
Standard leather seats give strong side support with electric backrest and manual height/fore-aft. Optional power multi-way seats and adaptive sports seats add full electric adjustment plus pneumatic bolsters for cornering hold or long runs. Heated seats are optional. ventilation pairs with them on most seats for dry comfort in heat. Climate control is standard with optional automatic two-zone. Soft top has heated glass rear window. Cabin feels sporty and driver-focused with better materials and space than prior generation, quiet enough for open-top cruising once the top is up.
Petrol flat-six. official combined figures around 9-10 l/100 km depending on engine and gearbox.
Oil and filter service originally every 20,000 miles or two years. many specialists advise yearly or 10,000 miles.
Brake fluid every two years.
PSM stability control, ABS, dual front airbags, thorax and head airbags, and roll-over protection standard.
No public Euro NCAP, IIHS or full NHTSA star ratings found for the generation.
Fuel use sits in the sports-car range. Official NEDC combined figures sit near 9.2-9.4 l/100 km for later base models and similar for S variants, rising in town and falling on open roads. Real-world owners report higher figures with spirited driving.
Servicing follows Porsche schedules with oil changes at the core. Factory guidance listed 20,000-mile or two-year intervals for major items, with brake fluid every two years and spark plugs around four years or 40,000 miles. Independent advice often shortens oil intervals for longevity on these engines. PDK cars need fluid attention at longer intervals.
Safety kit centres on standard PSM, ABS with brake assist features, multi-airbag system including seat-mounted thorax bags and door head bags that work with the top down, plus integrated roll-over bars. Structure gained stiffness over the prior generation.
Keeping the car means watching roof drains, AOS, early IMS on some 987.1 cars, and regular fluid/filter work. Parts remain available. specialist independent service keeps costs manageable compared with main dealers. Soft-top care and proper tyres preserve the open-air character.
Length 4329 mm, Width 1801 mm, Height 1295 mm, Wheelbase 2415 mm (Boxster 2004–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Porsche 987 brochure/de.wikipedia.org technical data.