The Porsche Boxster, introduced in 1996, is a mid-engine, two-seater roadster that has become a cornerstone of Porsche's sports car lineup, later joined by the Cayman coupe in 2005.
Over its production, the Boxster has seen significant performance evolution, starting with a 2.7L flat-six engine producing 217 horsepower in 2002.
By 2025, the lineup includes a 4.0L flat-six delivering 394 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (dual-clutch) transmission.
The 718 models, introduced in 2016, also feature turbocharged 2.0L engines, offering 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque in the Style Edition Roadster.
These advancements highlight Porsche's commitment to blending power and precision in a compact sports car.
Scroll down to see the full horsepower and torque data below.
Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.
Fourth Generation: 2016-2025
The 718-generation Porsche Boxster introduced turbocharged flat-4 engines, offering 2.0L and 2.5L configurations with power outputs ranging from 300 hp to 365 hp, the latter featuring Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) in the S models.
In 2020, the GTS 4.0 variant reintroduced a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-6 engine, delivering 394 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired with a standard 6-speed manual or optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
A standout innovation is the GT4 RS model, equipped with a 4.0L flat-6 derived from the 911 GT3, producing 500 hp and achieving a Nürburgring lap time 23 seconds faster than the GT4.
2025 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2025 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 2.0L engine to 394 hp with the 4.0L engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 317 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel-drive configuration and a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission.
2025 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Roadster Luxury |
4.0L | Flat 6 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
317 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm |
| 718 Roadster Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Roadster Luxury |
2.5L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 Style Edition Roadster Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2024 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2024 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 2.0L engine to 394 hp with the 4.0L engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 309 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine, with all models equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2023 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2023 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the base engine to 394 hp with the 4.0-liter engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the base engine to 309 lb-ft with the 4.0-liter engine.
All configurations utilize a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2023 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Roadster |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 Base Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 T Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2022 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2022 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the base engine to 394 hp with the higher-output variant, both utilizing a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive configuration.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the base engine to 309 lb-ft with the more powerful variant, maintaining the same drivetrain and transmission setup across the range.
2022 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 25 Years Roadster |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Roadster |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 Base Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 T Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2021 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2021 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 718 H4 engine to 394 hp with the 718 25 Years H6 engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 718 H4 to 309 lb-ft with the 718 25 Years H6.
Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout and are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2021 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 25 Years H6 Roadster |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GTS H6 Roadster |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 H4 Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S H4 Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 T H4 Roadster |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2016 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a 3.8L H6 engine producing a consistent output of 375 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2016 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Spyder H6 Roadster |
3.8L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
375 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
310 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
Third Generation: 2012-2016
The third-generation Porsche Boxster (981, 2012–2016) introduced a range of flat-6 engines, including a 2.7L (255 hp, 206 lb-ft) and a 3.4L (up to 330 hp, 273 lb-ft), paired with either a 6-speed manual or a reworked 7-speed dual-clutch PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung).
The 2015 GT4 variant featured a 3.8L engine producing 375 hp and 310 lb-ft, derived from the 991.1 Carrera S, exclusively mated to a 6-speed manual.
Notable advancements included Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and the Sport Chrono Package, enhancing performance across the lineup.
2016 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a 3.8L H6 engine producing a consistent output of 375 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2016 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Spyder H6 Roadster |
3.8L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
375 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
310 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
2013 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2013 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 265 hp with a 2.7L Flat-6 engine to 315 hp with a 3.4L Flat-6 engine.
Torque output varies from 206 lb-ft with the 2.7L engine to 266 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive (RWD) drivetrain layout.
2013 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
2.7L | Flat-6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
265 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
206 ft-lbs |
| S Roadster |
3.4L | Flat-6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
315 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
266 ft-lbs |
2012 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The Porsche Boxster features a performance range with horsepower from 255 hp generated by a 2.9L Flat-6 engine to 320 hp produced by a 3.4L Flat-6 engine.
Torque output varies from 214 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine to 273 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine, both utilizing a rear-wheel-drive configuration and a 6-speed manual transmission.
2012 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
2.9L | Flat-6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
255 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
214 ft-lbs |
| S Roadster |
3.4L | Flat-6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
266 ft-lbs |
| Spyder Roadster |
3.4L | Flat-6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
320 hp @ 7,200 rpm |
273 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
First Generation: 1996-2004
The 1996-2004 Porsche Boxster (986) featured a mid-engine layout with a water-cooled, flat-six engine, marking a departure from Porsche's traditional air-cooled designs.
Engine options ranged from a 2.7L producing 217 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque to a 3.2L delivering 264 hp and 229 lb-ft, paired with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission, all driving the rear wheels.
A key innovation was the shared M96 engine architecture with the 996, enabling cost efficiencies while maintaining performance.
2004 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2004 Porsche Boxster features a horsepower range from 228 hp with a 2.7L Flat 6-cylinder engine to 264 hp with a 3.2L Flat 6-cylinder engine.
Torque output varies from 192 lb-ft with the 2.7L engine to 229 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a rear-wheel-drive layout and a choice of a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.
2004 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
2.7L | Flat 6-cyl | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
228 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
192 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
| S Roadster |
3.2L | Flat 6-cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
258 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
229 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| S Anniversary Roadster |
3.2L | Flat 6-cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
264 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
229 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
2003 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2003 Porsche Boxster features a 2.7L flat 6-cylinder engine producing 228 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.2L flat 6-cylinder engine increases output to 258 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque.
Both engine configurations are paired with a rear-wheel-drive layout, utilizing a 5-speed manual transmission for the 2.7L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission for the 3.2L engine.
2003 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
2.7L | Flat 6-cyl | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
228 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
192 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
| S Roadster |
3.2L | Flat 6-cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
258 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
229 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
2002 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
The 2002 Porsche Boxster features a 2.7L Flat 6-cylinder engine producing 217 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.2L Flat 6-cylinder engine increases output to 250 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque.
Both engine configurations are paired with a rear-wheel drive layout, with the 2.7L engine utilizing a 5-speed manual transmission and the 3.2L engine equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2002 Porsche Boxster Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Roadster |
2.7L | Flat 6-cyl | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
217 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
192 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| S Roadster |
3.2L | Flat 6-cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
250 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
225 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
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