Performance Review: Porsche Boxster GTS - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Boxster Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Boxster GTS is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Porsche Boxster has a 3436cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The Boxster shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Boxster's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1345 kgs (2965 lbs) this makes the Porsche Boxster GTS in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Boxster shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3436cc 24V St6 engine produces 335 bhp (249 kW) @ 7400 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 280 lb-ft (379.6 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Boxster you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (273.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Boxster.

The Porsche Boxster has a Power to weight ratio of 249.0 bhp per ton and 208.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Boxster competing with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (273.6 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (273.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Boxster generating around 208.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Maserati 430 2.8 V6 (233.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2000 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 2d LHD (232.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Porsche Boxster GTS as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Porsche Boxster GTS is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Boxster and the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Boxster on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.01 secs @ 105.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.95 secs), the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 (12.95 secs), and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Porsche Boxster GTS has a maximum speed of 175mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 Boxster equals the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS then how about the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), the 2021 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (186 mph).

Related Links:

2014 Boxster Rivals List.

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