Why did Porsche want to make the Boxster?
The Boxster was part of a strategy that would ensure the car maker’s survival. In an effort to keep development costs as low as possible, it shared as many parts as possible with the 911.
Are there any problems with the 986 Boxster?
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
When did the Porsche Boxster 987 come out?
In 2004, a second-generation Boxster (known as 987) was launched. Again, it featured 2.7 and 3.2-litre engines. The former was upgraded from 240bhp to 245bhp in late 2006, and at the same time the latter was changed to a 3.4-litre flat-six with 295bhp.
Which is cheaper a Porsche Boxster 2.7 or 3.2?
On the money front, 2.7 cars of a similar age and mileage to a 3.2 are approximately £3,000 cheaper. On a twisting B-road the mid-engined chassis really comes alive.
When did the Porsche Boxster’s come out?
Is the Porsche Boxster A Future Classic? The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined, two-seater roadster manufactured by Porsche between 1996 and 2004. Initially launched with a 2.5-liter engine, in 2000 this was upgraded to provide an option for either a 2.7-liter or a 3.2-liter engine (in the Boxster S model).
How to become a member of the PCA Boxster Register?
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The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
Why does my Porsche Boxster have an AOS problem?
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations with oil being deposited on the o2 sensors causing emission faults.