2025 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: rank 5 of 8 convertibles (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 6 of 8 convertibles (2025).
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 | 317 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.8 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $101,800 |
| S RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.2 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $86,900 |
| RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 4.7 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $74,900 |
| Style Edition RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 4.7 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $81,300 |
| Roadster RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 5.0 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $77,600 |
| Style Edition Roadster RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 194 | 10.3 | 5.0 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $84,200 |
| S Roadster RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed manual | RWD | $90,000 |
| GTS 4.0 Roadster RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 317 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed manual | RWD | $105,500 |
| Spyder RS RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,097 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $164,200 |
| Spyder RS Roadster RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 493 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7-speed manual | RWD | $170,100 |
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 | 4 | 300 hp | RWD | $74,900 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2 | 350 hp | S RWD | $86,900 | +$12,000 | $1,745 | +$145 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 394 hp | GTS 4.0 RWD | $101,800 | +$14,900 | $1,829 | +$229 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 493 hp | Spyder RS Roadster RWD | $170,100 | +$68,300 | $2,400 | +$800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed manual | 5 | Roadster RWD | $77,600 | 5.0 s |
| 7-speed automatic | 4 | RWD | $74,900 | 3.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $74,900. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Z4 | M40i RWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $67,000 | 3.9 s |
718 Boxster by year
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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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