Performance Review: Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Boxster Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Porsche Boxster has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Boxster shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. 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 1435 kgs (3163 lbs) this makes the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Boxster shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 24V F6 engine produces 394 bhp (293 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F6 throws out 317 lb-ft (429.7 Nm) @ 5500 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 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2017 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 (298.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Boxster.

The Porsche Boxster has a Power to weight ratio of 274.5 bhp per ton and 220.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Boxster competing with the 2017 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe Competition Package F06 (298.6 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (298.2 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 220.9 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 1966 DeTomaso Mangusta 4.9 V8 (245.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato 6.0 W12 2d (245.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Boxster and the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Boxster on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.73 secs @ 107.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (12.67 secs), the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster (12.68 secs), and the 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 (12.68 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 has a maximum speed of 179mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Boxster equals the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (190 mph), or the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (190 mph).

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