
Quick Guide to the Type 987 (Boxster)
Do you what is the type 987 Boxster?
If you are not familiar with the Porsche code, here is a quick guide to the 987-generation.
What is the 987 Porsche Boxster?
987 is Porsche’s internal designation for the second generation Porsche Boxster (and the first generation Porsche Cayman).
Production Years
The 987-generation was in production between 2005 and 2011.
Predecessor
The 987 followed the first generation, known as the 986 Porsche Boxster.
Successor
The 987 was followed by the third generation, known as the 981 Porsche Boxster.
Production Number
A total of 79,039 units of the 987 Porsche Boxster models were manufactured.
Power Output
987 Boxsters have a maximum power output of 195-276 kW.
Performance
981 models can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 5.8-4.5 seconds.
Top Speed
981 variants can reach a top speed of 262-290 km/h.
Top-of-the-Line
The top model of the generation was the Porsche Boxster Spyder

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