If you’re in the market for a used two-seat luxury roadster with a focus on performance, the Porsche Boxster is hard to beat in its segment. For the 2013 model year, the Boxster entered its third generation, boasting a thorough redesign. It looks sharper with a more cab-forward appearance and improved interior comfort than before. It is also wider, longer, lighter (55 to 80 pounds), more powerful, and more fuel-efficient than the previous models.Â
It’s hard to believe, but in 2021, Porsche’s little 2-door turned 25 years young, and to celebrate, the Stuttgart automaker released the Boxster 25 Years Edition based on the 393-hp GTS 4.0 Boxster with extra throwback features.
Boxster S Gains a Powerful 3.4L Engine, Manual Transmission, and Impressive Horsepower
Porsche offers the 2013 Boxster in two trim levels: Base and S. While the entry-level Boxster gets a 2.7L flat-6 engine generating 265 horsepower, the Boxster S uses a bigger 3.4L flat-6 creating 315 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. The power goes to the rear wheels only through a 6-speed manual transmission. A seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission is optional.
For the Boxster S, EPA claims 20/28/23 city/highway/combined with the manual and 21/30/24 with the seven-speed transmission (also known as PDK).
Porsche ensures the 2013 Boxster’s safety through antilock disc brakes, stability and traction management, dual thorax and head side-impact airbags, and rollover safety hoops above the headrests.
19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, and red-painted brake calipers
Apart from a power-operated soft top, cruise control, six-way-adjustable seats, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, the Boxster S gets 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, and red-painted brake calipers.
If that’s not enough, you can opt for the Convenience Package adding heated seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control, or the Premium Package for adaptive headlights, 10-way-adjustable power sport seats, etc., or the Infotainment Package for a navigation system, a seven-speaker sound system and more.
For improved performance, we recommend Sport Chrono Package, which offers dynamic transmission mounts, a lap timer, driver-adjustable chassis settings, and launch control (available for PDK).
2013 Porsche Boxster S Specs:
- Type of Vehicle: 2-seat, mid-engine rear –wheel-drive sports car
- Engine: 3.4-litre horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 315-hp at 6,700 rpm
- Torque: 266 lb.ft at 4,400 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Brakes: ventilated disc brakes front/rear. ABS with brake assist, electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
- Tires: 235/35ZR20 front, 265/35ZR20 rear
- Fuel Rating (L/100 km): 10.5 city, 7.2 highway (premium unleaded)
- 0 – 100 kph: 5.1 seconds
- 0 – 160 kph: 11 seconds
- Wheelbase: 2,475 mm
- Luggage compartment volume: 280 litres (150 l front / 130 l rear)
2013 Porsche Boxster S Photos
