Are there any changes to the Boxster 987?
18” wheel option with rear chassis reinforced to accept new wheels. Rear body structural change included redesigned wheel wells and coil spring mounts, lower engine compartment bulkhead, rear wall cross member and rear axle mount reinforcements. Side airbags standard (not available in ’97.)
How many horsepower is a Boxster 2.5litre engine?
2.5Litre engine 201 HP. Originally produced in Stuttgart. The 11th digit of VIN is S. Later produced in Finland. The 11th digit is U. Note: There were an unusually high number of catastrophic engine failures in 1997-early 1999 Boxster engines and these engines were often totally replaced very early (<first 10k miles)in their life.
Is it bad to have an engine replaced on a Boxster?
A replaced engine is not a bad thing in a Boxster as the Boxster is a car to be driven, not collected. A dealer should be able to tell if the car you are looking at has had its engine replaced if you give him the VIN. 2.5Litre engine 201 HP.
What kind of engine does a Boxster 986 have?
2.7Litre engine 217 HP (redline increased from 6700 to 7200) Twin resonance induction on both 2.7 and 3.2Litre engines (new intake manifold with DME controlled flap). S model introduced. 3.2Litre engine increased valves sizes,. ME7.2 Electronic Throttle System (eGas) on both 2.7 and 3.2Litre engines.
Are there any issues with the Porsche Boxster 987?
The leaky rear main oil seal (RMS) that blighted so many of the 986 models was largely resolved by the 987 models. If a particular car has a leaky RMS, the much revised newer seals should fix the problem. Boxsters can lead a tough life.
Are there any major issues with the 2007 Boxster?
Anyhow, one potentially major issue with the ’07 is that you can’t do the IMS retrofit without completely disassembling the engine. And with any warranty you have to wonder if it’s REALLY going to be there when you need it. It does sound like a good deal for Porsche.
Is the IMS bearing an issue on the Porsche 987?
The IMS bearing is not an issue on the 987 as during 2006 a new, stronger bearing was introduced. For peace of mind, the 2007 models (56-plate onwards) can be assumed to have this stronger bearing. The leaky rear main oil seal (RMS) that blighted so many of the 986 models was largely resolved by the 987 models.
What kind of suspension does a Porsche Boxster have?
Both models offered with PASM active suspension option. 2.7 has 5-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic options. S has 6-speed manual 2007 MY: 2.7-litre 245bhp Cayman launched. Each Boxster maximum power aligned with respective Cayman model. 2008 MY: Boxster S Sport Edition offered special colours and cosmetics with the same performance as mainstream.