2012 Porsche Boxster S 981 Manual
NSW • Private
87
Odometer46,981km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
A 981 Boxster S with manual transmission delivered new by Porsche Centre Willoughby on 12 November 2012. I am the second owner of the car having purchased it as a Porsche Approved Vehicle from Porsche Centre Willougby in December 2015 when it had driven 5,170km and have had it serviced there each year since. It has now driven 46,981km, almost all of which has been out on the open road for longer weekend drives.
Key options on this stunning guards red (which has since exclusively become a Porsche paint to sample colour) Boxster S include:
- 20 inch Carrera S Wheels;
- Power sports seats (14 way);
- Heated Seats;
- Multi-function steering wheel;
- Aluminium package, including doors sills;
- Rollbar painted in aluminium look;
- Porsche crest on headrests;
- ParkAssist (front and rear)
At the time of my purchase, I had Porsche Centre Willougby fit the following additional options to make this naturally aspirated beauty even more driver focused:
- Switchable sports exhaust;
- X73 Sports Suspension, which lowers the car by 20mm compared to the standard suspension and significantly reduces body roll, stiffens front spring rates (roughly +20% over stock), and sharpens steering and cornering response while still allowing for a comfortable and compliant ride.
The original standard exhaust and suspension are also included with the sale.
The car has always been garaged and has been a trouble-free delight to own and enjoy. It is still covered under the EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY until November 2027.
It will be sad to see it go, but now I am married, it is time to let one of my manual transmission fun cars go (it was between this and my Porsche 993 so was a tough decision!) to make room for a Macan for my wife to drive and to which a future baby seat can be fitted!
With Porsche recently announcing that the next Boxster and Cayman will be EV only and that there will soon be a new top tier internal combustion 2 seater mid-engine Porsche above the 911 based on the Mission S concept car, I am sure the 981 with its glorious sounding naturally aspirated engine and this one with the superb 6 speed manual transmission will be a future classic, especially given that fewer were made than its 911 equivalent, the 991. It’s an awful lot of car for the money and a safe place to put it.
Car details
øVehicle description
981 S Convertible 2dr Man 6sp 3.4i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Guards Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
6 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.4L
Fuel consumption combined‡
8.8 L/100km
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
7 months/May 2027
Build date
August 2012
Compliance date
November 2012
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-21055606
Factory fitted
Option pack
Aluminium Interior Package
- Metallic Finish Centre Console
- Metallic Finish Dash Board
- Metallic Finish Door Inserts
- Seat - Driver with Electric Lumbar
- Seat - Passenger with Electric Lumbar
- Electric Seats - 1st Row (Front) with Memories
- Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
- Sports Exhaust
CD / DVD
Six Disc In-dash CD/DVD Autochanger
Driver assistance
Park Assist Front - On-Screen Display
Floor mats
Floor Mats
Leather
Steering Wheel - 3 Spoke Leather Multifunction
Metallic finish
Centre Console In AluminiumMetallic Finish - Roll Bar
Custom
Porsche Crest Embossed On Headrests
Other
Aluminium Finish Pedals
Rims
20" Alloy Wheels - Carrera S
Audio, Visual & Communication
Inputs
Aux input socket (MP3/CD/cassette)Aux input USB socket Input for iPodMP3 decoder
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Controls
Multi-function control screen - colour
CD / DVD
CD player
Speakers
7 speaker stereo
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassengerHead for 1st row seats (front)Side for 1st row occupants (front)
Seatbelts
Pretensioners 1st row (front)Load limiters 1st row (front)
Emergency
Rollover protection - fixedBrake assist
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stabilityHill holder
Driver assistance
Park distance - rear
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliserAlarm - motion sensor
Comfort & Convenience
Climate
Climate control 2 zone
Air quality
Charcoal filter (odour reducer)Sensor for solar/sun
Driving
Cruise control
Illumination
Footwell lamps - frontMap/reading lamps - for 1st row
Sunvisor
Illuminated vanity mirrors dual
Front storage
Storage compartment - centre console 1st row
Door pockets
1st row (front)
Drink holders
Cup holders - 1st row
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Automatic (light sensitive)See me homeBi-xenon (for low & high beam)
Tail lights
Led
Lights
Daytime running lamps - LEDFog lamps - rear
Windows
Glass rear window in soft top
Wipers
Heated washer jetsIntermittent wipers
Interior
Alcantara
Alcantara - insertsAlcantara - seats partial
Leather
Armrest frontGear knobSeats - partialSteering wheelTrim - door opener trim
Metallic finish
Centre stack/HVACDoor handles - interior
Seating
Front row seats
Height adjustable driverHeight adjustable passengerSports
Electric seats
1st row
Heated
Heated
Instruments & Controls
Display
Clock - digitalOn-board computerTrip computer
Gauges
TachoColoured dials
Navigation
GPS (satellite navigation)
Exterior
Body coloured
BumpersDoor handlesExterior mirrors partial
Boot
Remote boot/hatch release
Metallic finish
Doors
Mirrors
Electric - heated
Protectors
Scuff plates (on door sills)
Spoilers
Rear electricWind deflector
Vents
Guards rear
Body
Roof
Power roof - soft
Exhaust
Stainless steel dual system
Electrical
Power sockets
12V sockets - auxiliary
Engine
Engine description
Drive-by-wire (ETC) - selectable multi mode
Transmission & Drivetrain
Differential
Automatic brake differential
Fuel
Fuel use reduction
Engine - stop start system (when at idle)
Steering
Operation
Multi-function steering wheel
Performance
Steering wheel - sports
Power steering
Active (ratio speed related)
Steering column
Tilt and reach
Brakes
Front
Calipers - 4 spotCalipers - paintedVented drilled/grooved
Rear
Calipers - paintedCalipers - 4 spotVented drilled/grooved
Park
Park brake - electric
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
19" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Premium ULP
Fuel Capacity
64L
RON Rating
98
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic Sequential
Fuel Consumption Combined‡
8.8L/100km
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
6.9L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
12.2L/100km
Fuel Average Distance
727km
Fuel Maximum Distance
928km
Fuel Minimum Distance
525km
CO2 Emission Combined
206g/km
CO2 Extra Urban
162g/km
CO2 Urban
286g/km
Vehicle Emissions Star Rating
1.5 out of 6 stars
Greenhouse Rating
6
Air Pollution Rating
7.5
Green Star Rating
3.5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
6
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Mid-Rear
Engine Size (cc)
3436cc
Engine Size (L)
3.4L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
Horizontal
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
DOHC with VVT & Lift
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Engine Code
MA123
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
232.0kW
Power rpm To
6700rpm
Torque
360Nm
Torque rpm From
4500rpm
Torque rpm To
5800rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
180.1kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
6
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
19x8.0
Rear Rim Description
19x9.5
Front Tyre Description
235/40 R19
Rear Tyre Description
265/40 R19
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4374mm
Width
1801mm
Height
1281mm
Wheelbase
2475mm
Track Front
1526mm
Track Rear
1540mm
Tare Mass
1288kg
Kerb Weight
1320kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1655kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
3yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Warranty Customer Assistance
3yr Roadside
Warranty Anti Corrosion in Years from First Registration
12yr
First Service Due in Km
15000km
First Service Due in Months
12mth
Regular Service Interval in Km
15000km
Regular Service Interval in Months
12mth
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
2012
Launch Month
7
Generation Name
981
Series
981
Badge
S
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Overview
981 S Convertible 2dr Man 6sp 3.4i Similarly to the 991 series Porsche 911, the latest Boxster is lighter, with a longer wheelbase than its predecessor and offers more power from worked-over powerplants. The base 195kW/280Nm 2.7-litre horizontally opposed, mid-mounted six gets the Boxster to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds while the gruntier 232kW/360Nm 3.4-litre S version reaches that mark in 5.0 seconds. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK automated manual. Like the 911, the Boxster's extra length and wider tracks are all about handling rather than augmenting interior space - although it is up slightly. Also 911-style, the Boxster now gets electro mechanical power steering.
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Banned
Victoria
Banned
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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