2024 Porsche 718 Boxster 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.2s
- 718 Spyder RS RWD, 493 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 40% of 15 convertibles (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 11 of 15 convertibles (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Spyder RS RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 493 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.2 sTested | N/A | 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 | $97,300 |
| S RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,071 lb | 228 | 8.8 | 4.4 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $82,400 |
| RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,020 lb | 199 | 10.1 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $70,400 |
| Style Edition RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,020 lb | 199 | 10.1 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $76,700 |
| Spyder RS RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 493 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed manual | RWD | N/A |
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 | $70,400 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 350 hp | S RWD | $82,400 | +$12,000 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 394 hp | GTS 4.0 RWD | $97,300 | +$14,900 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 493 hp | 718 Spyder RS RWD | N/A | N/A | $2,400 | +$655 |
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 | 4 | RWD | $70,400 | 4.3 s |
| 7-speed manual | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 22 mpg, $70,400. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Z4 | M40i RWD | 382 hp | 26 mpg | $66,300 | 3.9 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE | AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 443 hp | 23 mpg | $72,800 | N/A |
718 Boxster by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette: 0.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster | 2024 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 718 Spyder RS RWD | Z06 RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 493 hp | 670 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,366 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 398 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 5.0 |
| MSRP | N/A | $110,100 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree