Porsche boxster 981 used cars for sale on auto trader uk. On 5 november 2009, porsche officially announced the. The pdk is so good that you literally dont feel the shifts at all by default, and porsche s engineers worried that this might seem strange so they added some computergenerated shift shock to the pdk s sport plus mode in case you want to bang home those shifts like the old days. The porsche 718 cayman gt4 and boxster spyder are getting pdks. Porsche boxster s 981 laptimes, specs, performance data. The porsche boxsters engine has been derived from the boxster s machine according to the downsizing principle and has a displacement of 2. Sep 23, 2016 the pdk transmission that i sampled in the cayman is marvelous. With the optional sport chrono pack, the 718 boxster will do 060 mph in 4. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. Always keep your owners manual in the car, and give it to the new owner if you ever sell your porsche. View and download porsche boxster technical manual online.
I have a 718 cayman pdk on order and have a few days to change the spec. The pdk transmission that i sampled in the cayman is marvelous. Used porsche boxster s for sale with photos carfax. Find porsche boxster 981 used cars for sale on auto trader, today. Not to mention even faster acceleration performance and a reduction in fuel consumption over the manual transmission. It s a question that s been asked before and answered before, but never quite like this. For this test, we scrutinized the bestselling version of the boxster s, which means the model equipped with the porsche doppelkupplungsgetriebe, a. To increase efficiency, the boxer engines feature electrical system recuperation and mapcontrolled cooling water thermal management. On road price of porsche 718 boxster gts manual starts from rp 1,9 billion. I did briefly drive a boxster s and a cayman s, both with the pdk, and they did not have this problem. The two clutch packs are arranged concentrically within a shared drum that resides in the transmission bell housing. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 818 boxster models nationwide.
What is the top speed of a porsche boxster 981 pdk. Porsche boxter service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Porsche doppelkupplung pdk starting the porsche doppelkupplung pdk is a seven the engine can be started only if the brake speed transmission with an automatic and a pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in manual selection mode. When i placed the order you could only have the pdk box however i notice you can now have a manual box. Jan 15, 2014 the boxster s is nearly as good, achieving 20 mpg city28 mpg hwy with the manual, and 21 mpg city30 mpg hwy with the pdk.
The 2014 porsche boxster owners manual contains information on the operation and location of controls, a maintenance schedule and specific technical information like recommended fluid types, light bulb part numbers and electronic system controls. May 02, 2017 take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. The porsche boxster s engine has been derived from the boxster s machine according to the downsizing principle and has a displacement of 2. Jason takes out two caymans, one automatic and one manual, to see which is fastest. The pdk transmission issue 226 the magazine about porsche. Zunsport compatible with porsche cayman 981 manual pdk without sensors front grille set black finish 2012 to 2016 5. Porsche boxster 981 pdk technical specs, dimensions.
The 2014 porsche boxster owner s manual contains information on the operation and location of controls, a maintenance schedule and specific technical information like recommended fluid types, light bulb part numbers and electronic system controls. Big thanks to dream makers for letting me do this video. A pdkequipped boxster s is fasteraccelerating and uses less fuel largely because of its tall seventh gear than the sixspeed manual car, almost regardless of who is pushing the pedals. The battle between manual and automatic transmissions. Three generations of boxsters are available, named by porsche as the 986, the 987 and the 981. May 25, 2018 the 2018 porsche 718 boxster gts may cost twice as much as it did when it was first sold in 96, but the improvements make it all worth it. I just drove a 718 boxster and a 718 cayman s, and if you cant get past the. Jul 11, 2016 i drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better. The better you know your porsche, the more pleasure you will experience driving your new car. The boxster spyder came with a 6speed manual transmission as standard and had porsches 7speed pdk dualclutch gearbox available as an option. I drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better.
My local opc has a manual 718 boxster and a pdk 718 boxster s. Lots of surprises on shift that i didnt ask for and higher levels of anxiety for downshifts i would have made, but pdk didnt agree. Porsche boxster s 987 pdk 20 it s no secret that porsche has always kept a bit of a leash on the boxster so that it didnt get up and bite the 911. I am looking at the cayman for my next car and would more than likely go for manual but will be open. Porsches double clutch which is quite literally what doppelkupplung. Detailed porsche boxster engine and associated service systems for repairs and overhaul pdf porsche boxster transmission data service. The porsche boxster s is a sportier version of the original car that takes the excellence to a whole new level. The boxster spyder manual is just about the best weapon for twisty mountain roads. The worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the. Porsches boxster, cayman, and 911 dont suffer from sharing a multitude of.
Porsche boxter service and repair manuals free car repair. Now porsches transmission engineers have moved partssharing down to the micro level to reap two. Porsche doppelkupplung pdk 7speed pdk, featuring both a manual and an automatic mode, is available as an option and offers extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. Its got perfect power to weight ratio and a set of strong but easy to modulate brakes. In fact, it s certainly better than any human might be.
Porsche boxster service pdf s covering routine maintenance and servicing. Not to mention even faster acceleration performance and a. Cruising smoothly and easily on city streets or ripping off downshifts as you trailbrake into a hairpin corner on track, the boxster s pdk transmission is more than up to the task. The slickshifting transmission could also make its way to the gts trims. The more powerful boxster s rates 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined with the manual. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission.
Feb 10, 2020 were still waiting on official numbers from porsche, but expect the pdk version to beat the manual gt4 and spyder s 060 times of 4. Additionally, with pdk, you have paddles behind the steering wheel that allow you to manually select gears up or down, just like a manual. Porsche 718 boxster s pdk technical specs, dimensions. Oh, and unlike the old gts which could be had with a sixspeed manual or pdk automatic, the gts 4. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. A larger engine, improved designs and tauter handling means its a real step up, and closer still to a 911. Both are available in the 2012 991series 911 carrera and carrera s. Pdk problems 9872 series boxster, boxster s, spyder. Sharper changes and a greater degree of flexibility means the boxster can be a relaxed, fully automatic boulevard cruiser one moment and offer a razorsharp racing experience the next. The only exception is it sometimes doesnt like first gear.
Unlike automatics, its actual direct gears to the ground through a clutch like a manual. With the largest range of second hand porsche boxster cars across the uk, find the right car for you. The variant 718 boxster gts manual, a 3436 cc, 4 cylinder petrol engine fires 330 hp of power and 370 nm torque, the 2 seater 718 boxster gts manual has a 6speed manual transmission. View online or download porsche boxster s owner s manual, brochure. More obvious are the powertrain enhancements and the trickle down of the pdk system is a real bonus for drivers as it is superior to the previous tiptronic system. The firstgen model was consistently updated and joined in the lineup by the s model, before being replaced by the secondgeneration porsche boxster internally dubbed the 987 in 2005. Jan 02, 2009 a pdk equipped boxster s is fasteraccelerating and uses less fuel largely because of its tall seventh gear than the sixspeed manual car, almost regardless of who is pushing the pedals.
Now porsche s transmission engineers have moved partssharing down to the micro level to reap two transaxles from one blueprint. The 2018 porsche 718 boxster gts may cost twice as much as it did when it was first sold in 96, but the improvements make it all worth it. Pdk gearbox spoils the fun for pdk car hard to operate manual top and big wind noise when top is closed only 10hp more than boxster s uninspiring interior optional aircon and sound system erased the weight advantage. A sixspeed manual transmission with automatic revmatching is standard in both the boxster and boxster s, and as much as i love porsche s manual gearboxes, the new powertrains really are optimized for pdk. Porsche 718 cayman gt4 and 718 boxster spyder to get pdk. The normally aspirated engine pulls with increasing authority as the revs buildup, however, it will never require you to wrestle with it. Porsche boxster service repair manual porsche boxster. The porsche boxster 981 pdk weighs 1435 kg 3164 lbs.
The pdf manual will help you troubleshoot common problems and operate your vehicle safely. Were still waiting on official numbers from porsche, but expect the pdk version to beat the manual gt4 and spyder s 060 times of 4. The porsche 718 cayman gt4 and 718 boxster spyder are slated to get an optional pdk gearbox, according to reports. Porsche boxster workshop manual covering lubricants, fluids and tyre pressures. Sports steering wheel with manual foreaft and height adjustment.
It has a manual transmission i am old school, although i read great things about the pdk option. Jan 15, 2015 the pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsches modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack. For those that prefer the threepedal dance, there s still a very capable and slick sixspeed manual gearbox, but our money would go to the pdk. As much as the boxsters manual gearbox is a delight to use, we have to admit that porsches pdk is an exceptionally pleasing automatic. On road price of porsche 718 boxster pdk starts from rm 500,000. Mar 18, 2020 the regular 718 boxster and 718 boxster t have this engine, with 300 horsepower going to the rear wheels through the standard 6speed manual transmission. No, the porsche boxster 981 pdk is not all wheel drive awd. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Both models come nicely equipped but, in typical porsche style, offer a dizzying array of options, colors and packages. With pdk, you cant skip gears like a manual, but you can shift up or down very quickly with the paddles. I know this isnt what you were asking, but porsche makes a good manual transmission.
Porsche boxster 986 service manual 1996 2004 download. First complete remodelling of roadster bodyshell for 18 years lighter 2535kgs and longer wheelbase, plus greatly improved ergonomics and mechanics. Porsche boxster introduced in 1996, the boxster is a midengined twoseater roadster by german automaker porsche. Pdk sales are currently usurping the manual choice across the 991generations. Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. The clutch engagement is very clear and the shifting is very smooth. The pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsche s modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack. The exterior changes to the porsche boxster are subtle but effective, making just enough of a difference to keep the model fresh. With 637 used porsche boxster cars available on auto trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale across the uk. Porsches inhouse developed doppelkupplungsgetriebe call it pdk for short is a sevenspeed dualclutch transaxle thats as modern as they come. Become familiar with the operation of your porsche car for maximum safety and operating pleasure. Pdk means no more missed gears, which isquite an achievement in the sevenspeed manual 991.
May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Porsches sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automated manual transmission. The 2019 porsche 718 boxster is a twoseat, rearwheeldrive softtop convertible sports car that is available in three trims. Complete list of porsche boxster auto service repair manuals. We have 109 porsche boxster s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 21 1owner cars, and 117 personal use cars. The porsche boxster 981 pdk top speed is 262 kmh 163 mph. The boxster range benefits from the addition of the twin clutch technology following its debut on the 911 range, replacing the previous tiptronic s automated manual system. Porsche boxster owners manual covering weekly checks. Positioned above the boxster s, the boxster spyder was the. Electromechanical steering and electric handbrake standard.
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