Engines1996–2002

What engines does the Porsche Boxster 986 (1996-2002) come with?

The Porsche Boxster 986 (1996-2002) was offered with 6 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive	Top speed	0-100 km/h	Consumption	Available on
3.2L Petrol	252 hp	305 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	255 km/h	6.9 s	11.3 l/100km	1 trim
3.2L Petrol	252 hp	305 Nm	Manual	Rear Wheel Drive	260 km/h	5.9 s	10.7 l/100km	1 trim
2.7L Petrol	220 hp	260 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	245 km/h	7.4 s	10.9 l/100km	1 trim
2.7L Petrol	220 hp	260 Nm	Manual	Rear Wheel Drive	250 km/h	6.6 s	9.9 l/100km	1 trim
2.5L Petrol	204 hp	245 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	235 km/h	7.6 s	10.9 l/100km	1 trim
2.5L Petrol	204 hp	245 Nm	Manual	Rear Wheel Drive	240 km/h	6.9 s	9.7 l/100km	1 trim

How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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