Performance Review: Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Boxster Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Porsche Boxster has a 1988cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The Boxster shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. 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 1380 kgs (3042 lbs) this makes the Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Boxster shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 1988cc 16V F4 engine produces 295 bhp (219 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 280 lb-ft (379.6 Nm) @ 2150 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 2012 BMW 7 Series 760 Li (238.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Boxster.

The Porsche Boxster has a Power to weight ratio of 213.7 bhp per ton and 202.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Boxster competing with the 2012 BMW 7 Series 760 Li (238.6 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 (238.5 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 202.8 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 2013 Porsche Macan 3.0 Diesel S Sport (227.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Lamborghini Miura P4000 SV (227.3 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 T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 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 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Boxster and the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Boxster on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.85 secs @ 98.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8 (13.80 secs), the 1989 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo SE (13.80 secs), and the 1998 Honda NSX 3.2 V6 (13.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 has a maximum speed of 171mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Boxster equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 982 (182 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo PDK 982 then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 982 (182 mph), the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (183 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8 981 (183 mph).

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