Performance Review: Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Boxster Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Porsche Boxster has a 3996cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Boxster shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Boxster's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1485 kgs (3273 lbs) this makes the Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 in the same weight category as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Boxster shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 3996cc 24V F6 engine produces 493 bhp (367 kW) @ 8400 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F6 throws out 332 lb-ft (450.1 Nm) @ 6750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Boxster you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Aston-Martin DB11 AMR 5.2 V12 twin Turbo (356.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Boxster.

The Porsche Boxster has a Power to weight ratio of 331.9 bhp per ton and 223.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Boxster competing with the 2018 Aston-Martin DB11 AMR 5.2 V12 twin Turbo (356.9 bhp per ton) or the 2007 Porsche 911 GT2 997 (356.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Boxster generating around 223.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (248.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo Convertible (248.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Boxster and the 2009 Ford Focus 2.5 RS

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Boxster on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.94 secs @ 114.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Ford Focus 2.5 RS (11.89 secs), the 1967 DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 (11.89 secs), and the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 has a maximum speed of 191mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Boxster equals the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (202 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (202 mph), the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (202 mph), or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Black Series 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (202 mph).

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