2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- Spyder RWD, 414 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 50% of 16 convertibles (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 11 of 16 convertibles (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spyder RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 414 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.7 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $97,300 |
| 25 Years RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $98,600 |
| 718 Spyder RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 414 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | N/A |
| GTS 4.0 RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $88,900 |
| 25 Years Anniversary Edition Roadster 2D RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $98,600 |
| S RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,071 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 4.4 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $74,000 |
| RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,020 lb | 199 | 10.1 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $62,000 |
| T RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,058 lb | 196 | 10.2 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $71,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 300 hp | RWD | $62,000 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 350 hp | S RWD | $74,000 | +$12,000 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 394 hp | GTS 4.0 RWD | $88,900 | +$14,900 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 414 hp | Spyder RWD | $97,300 | +$8,400 | $2,021 | +$276 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 8 | RWD | $62,000 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 22 mpg, $62,000. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Z4 | M40i RWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $63,700 | 3.9 s |
718 Boxster by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2021 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Spyder RWD | 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 414 hp | 490 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,366 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 291 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 6.9 |
| MSRP | $97,300 | $59,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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