Rennteam 2.0 - EN - Forum - Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s?? - Page1

Jul 17, 2009 6:16:05 PM

bigantballs: Junior; Loc: California, USA , United States; Posts: 59, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2008

2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elv8_sW6atc

I know the Boxster S is fast with PDK but 4.3 seconds? Is Porsche really THAT conservative with their official times? This time would put it as fast as a 2009 Carrera S!

Does anyone have experience with a 987 tiptronic non-S. I know the website put the 0-60 at 6.8 seconds but I'm wonderin if anyone has tested it with a faster 0-60 speed. My car feels like it is faster than 6.8. Thanks guys!

Next
Threads

Jul 17, 2009 8:46:02 PM

alhappydude: Newbie; Loc: Doha, Qatar , Qatar; Posts: 3, Gallery; Registered on: May 1, 2009; Reply to: bigantballs

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

I heared about the Boxster S 2009, to be honest i have the car but i am still under 3000KM so i didnt try yet! i cannot wait!! i willl let you know then guys

Next
Threads

Jul 18, 2009 12:25:21 AM

vincesf: Co-Pilot; Loc: California; Posts: 258, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 2, 2007; Reply to: alhappydude

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

I know that my 2008 987S with a manual factory short-shifter can do 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. I have no doubt that the more powerful 310 hp '09 with PDK in launch mode can achieve the same in 4.3 seconds. Porsche is conservative in their published performance numbers, which I believe is 4.8 seconds for an '09 with PDK and Sport Chrono, and not 6.8 as stated above. As I recall, in the August 2005 edition of Road & Track, they were able to record a 3.9 second 0 to 60 with a manual '06 997S! I thought that 3.9 seconds was truly unbelievable for a stock 997S, but Road and Track stuck by this number for years, some even suggested that Porsche supplied them with a particularly fast example. In contrast, some auto makers are a bit optimistic with their published numbers. For instance, Lotus quotes a 4.3 second 0-60 time for their Elise SC, and the testers typically achieve 4.6 seconds. Not one tester that I am aware of recorded a 4.3 0-60 time. Lastly, if I am not mistaken the July Issue of Road & Track is quoting a 4.1 second 0 to 60 for an '09 Porsche 987S with PDK. Simply put, the Boxster has always been a much faster car than even Porsche is ready to admit.

vincesf

Next
Threads

Jul 18, 2009 12:36:42 AM

bigantballs: Junior; Loc: California, USA , United States; Posts: 59, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2008; Reply to: vincesf

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

I agree. Just to clarify, the 6.8 seconds I was talkin about was my car, an 05 987 non-S tip. I was just wonderin if anyone had recorded a faster speed than that.

But I don't think Car and Driver was lying. I guess I just have to test drive the new 09 S. Cant wait!!!

Next
Threads

Jul 18, 2009 2:00:27 AM

vincesf: Co-Pilot; Loc: California; Posts: 258, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 2, 2007; Reply to: bigantballs

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

bigantballs:

I agree. Just to clarify, the 6.8 seconds I was talkin about was my car, an 05 987 non-S tip. I was just wonderin if anyone had recorded a faster speed than that.

But I don't think Car and Driver was lying. I guess I just have to test drive the new 09 S. Cant wait!!!

I have never driven an '05 Tip 987, but I am sure that it is faster than 6.8 to 60.

vincesf

Next
Threads

Jul 18, 2009 7:39:33 AM

wtsnet: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bath, UK; Posts: 2430, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 19, 2004; Reply to: vincesf

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Good braking distance as well...

Next
Threads

Jul 31, 2009 6:38:18 PM

Atzporsche: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Vancouver , Canada; Posts: 9118, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 7, 2005; Reply to: wtsnet

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

09 boxster S is best value for the money of any car on the market period.

1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Cosmos Blau on Tan leather.
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)

Next
Threads

Jul 31, 2009 7:42:18 PM

acrobat: Co-Pilot; Loc: Europe , Hungary; Posts: 250, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 15, 2008; Reply to: Atzporsche

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

German car magazine AutoZeitung did 4,5 s from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) with the Boxster S PDK. That's about 4,3 s to 0-60mph.

Next
Threads

Aug 8, 2009 1:32:30 AM

850t5: Newbie; Loc: Bodenheim , Germany; Posts: 1, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 10, 2009; Reply to: vincesf

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

vincesf:

Simply put, the Boxster has always been a much faster car than even Porsche is ready to admit.

Right on! When I did measure top speed of my 2007 BoxsterS I was surprised to reach 284km/h vs. the Porsche published 272km/h.An this was not even the end, just had to slow down because of upcoming traffic.

And yes this was GPS measured, the odometer showed something around 296km/h, although I did not pay to much attention other than to the traffic. Smiley

Next
Threads

Aug 8, 2009 8:19:01 AM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: 850t5

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

850t5:

vincesf:

Simply put, the Boxster has always been a much faster car than even Porsche is ready to admit.

Right on! When I did measure top speed of my 2007 BoxsterS I was surprised to reach 284km/h vs. the Porsche published 272km/h.An this was not even the end, just had to slow down because of upcoming traffic.

And yes this was GPS measured, the odometer showed something around 296km/h, although I did not pay to much attention other than to the traffic.

177.5 mph! Pretty impressive, but then Porsche have always understated the performance of their cars.

When we did the Factory Collection of our own 3.4 nearly three years ago - my time flies Smiley - the tour guide told us that Porsche's tolerance for the engine is the range -0 to +5%, so 295 bhp could well be as much as 310bhp.

Only this week I was so nearly tempted to buy a year old Carrera S PDK coupe, only 5,300 miles and yet 25% off new price. Yesterday evening I had a wonderful top - down blast in the Boxey, sports exhaust bellowing, snick-snick of the short shift gearbox,the precision mid-engined handling, which just reinforced what an amazing car the Boxster is - and decided me against changing.

Welcome to Rennteam, by the way! Smiley

--
Boxster S 3.4 06 Cobalt / Ocean Blue (Zuffenhausen collection) BMW 123d M Sport 08 Le Mans Blue / Lemon

Next
Threads

Aug 12, 2009 6:00:01 AM

iMD: Newbie; Loc: san francisco , United States; Posts: 22, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 30, 2005; Reply to: dreamcar

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

saw a boxster S wen i took my CS in for service. gorgeous and looked like a baby cgt

--
08 CayenneS

Top
Threads

Board	Subject	Last post	Views	Replies
Porsche	SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II)	5/15/24 8:44 AM art.italy	805767	1808
Porsche	Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos)	4/7/24 11:48 AM Boxster Coupe GTS	449133	565
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022	3/12/24 8:28 AM DJM48	266773	323
Porsche	The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche	1/30/24 9:18 AM RC	90309	45
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift	3/15/24 1:23 PM CGX car nut	6983	50
Porsche	The moment I've been waiting for...	2/1/24 7:01 PM Pilot	886727	1364
Porsche	992 GT3	7/23/23 7:01 PM Grant	835451	3868
Porsche	GT4RS	4/21/24 11:50 AM mcdelaug	401180	1454
Porsche	Welcome to the new Taycan Forum!	2/10/24 4:43 PM nberry	396853	1526
Others	Tesla 2 the new thread	12/13/23 2:48 PM CGX car nut	384491	2401
Porsche	Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design	7/3/23 12:30 PM Porker	371344	797
Porsche	Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour	5/12/24 6:23 PM blueflame	293881	669
Porsche	Collected my 997 GTS today	10/19/23 7:06 PM CGX car nut	266468	812
Lambo	Huracán EVO STO	7/30/23 6:59 PM mcdelaug	244330	346
Lotus	Lotus Emira	6/25/23 2:53 PM Enmanuel	238833	101
Others	Corvette C8	10/16/23 3:24 PM Enmanuel	222732	488
Others	Gordon Murray - T.50	11/22/23 10:27 AM mcdelaug	173345	387
Porsche	Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS	6/11/23 5:13 PM CGX car nut	145153	144
BMW M	2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now	12/29/23 9:04 AM RC	121420	303
Motor Sp.	2023 Formula One	12/19/23 5:38 AM Whoopsy	112867	685
Porsche	2022 992 Safari Model	3/7/24 4:22 PM Whoopsy	85930	239
AMG	Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758	2/23/24 10:03 PM blueflame	76226	297
Porsche	992 GT3 RS	3/3/24 7:22 PM Whoopsy	55180	314
Motor Sp.	Porsche 963	5/18/24 9:44 PM Wonderbar	26939	249
Ferrari	Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6)	1/21/24 4:29 PM GT-Boy	21892	103
BMW M	2022 BMW M5 CS	4/8/24 1:43 PM Ferdie	20456	140
AMG	G63 sold out	9/15/23 7:38 PM Nico997	17234	120
AMG	[2022] Mercedes-AMG SL	4/23/24 1:24 PM RC	14736	225
Motor Sp.	24-Hour race Nürburgring 2018	5/25/23 10:42 PM Grant	11688	55
Porsche	Porsche Mission X Hypercar	12/3/23 8:52 AM 996FourEss	11212	63

Crown

Forum - Thread

2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Re: 2009 Boxster S 0-60 in 4.3 s??

Forum

Boards