Porsche is rejoicing the 25th birthday of one of the most significant models: the Boxster, which played a substantial part in saving the German firm out of a fatal future. Porsche celebrates the anniversary by releasing a GTS 4.0-based limited-edition model, driven by the 1993 Boxster concept.
Time sure does fly when you are having fun. You'll see few who would question driving a Boxster isn't that amusing, and like this, 25 years have flown since the first 986 Boxster hit the picture in 1996. It launched in Europe, packing 201 horsepower with the 2.5-liter flat-six engine. Indeed, time flies.
One of the Limited Edition's most unique features is Neodyme. This copper-like shimmering brown color gives an exciting contrast to the simple GT Silver Metallic shade on the pioneering 1993 showpiece. Moving inside, you'll find a properly retro leather interior finished in Bordeaux Red.
2021 Porsche Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition Price and Specification
The Boxster Limited Edition is available with a starting price of $98,600. Including a $1,350 destination charge, For context, the standard 718 Boxster GTS bears a base price of $90,250.
The 25 Years Limited Edition also gets bigger brakes, a sports exhaust, the Sports Chrono Package, PASM adaptive dampers with 20mm lower suspension, and 20in alloy wheels.
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Model: |
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Limited Edition |
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Price: |
$98,600 |
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Engine: |
4.0-litre flat-six |
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Transmission |
6-speed manual/ seven-speed dual clutch |
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Power/torque: |
394hp/309 lb-ft. |
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Drivetrain: |
rear-wheel drive |
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0-62mph: |
4.3 seconds |
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Top speed: |
182mph |
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Economy: |
23 mpg(combined) |
2021 Porsche Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition Engine and Performance
Signifying an anniversary edition, Porsche did not assign any specific treatment to the powertrain. However, the power plant of the anniversary edition offers pure exhilaration. Every Boxster 25s is:
- Based on 718 Boxster GTS -4.0
- The mid-mounted engine develops 394 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, and it spins the rear wheels via either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
- Porsche Active Suspension Management and the torque-vectoring limited-slip differential as standard equipment
- The Sport Chrono package is part of the deal
The suspension is firm; however, as opposed to fidget and knock over uneven surfaces, the superior damping rounds away bumps and ruts. This means that the Boxster escapes with the trail rather than fighting with it. This also enables you to exploit the Boxster's lovely chassis. The steering system is smooth, well-weighted and reacts to your input, rather pleasantly.
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Models |
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition |
BMW Z4 |
Jaguar F-Type Convertible |
Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet |
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Engine |
4.0L Naturally-aspirated Flat-6 |
3.0L Turbocharged 6-cyl. |
3.0L Supercharged V6 |
4.0L Turbocharged V8 |
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Drivetrain |
Rear-wheel drive |
Rear-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
All-wheel drive |
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Transmission |
6-speed manual |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
9-speed automatic |
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Power |
394hp @ 5000rpm |
382hp @ 5500rpm |
380hp/ 6250rpm |
469hp @ 5500rpm |
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Torque |
309lb-ft @ 5000rpm |
368lb-ft @ 1850rpm |
339lb-ft @ 4500rpm |
479lb-ft @ 1750rpm |
Boxter's powerhouse is the star of this segment; the 4.0-liter Flat Six engine is a real gem. You have to push it to get the most out of its peak torque, which does not arrive before 5,000rpm-at which many turbo motors are running out of steam.
How quickly will the 2021 Porsche Boxster GTS LE Accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH?
The 25 Years Limited Edition model will go from 0 to 60mph in 4.3 seconds and only stop expediting at 182 mph. Adorned with the PDK transmission, top speed sinks to 179 mph, but the 0 to 60 sprint takes only 3.8 seconds.
In terms of sound, response, and entertainment, this model is unbeatable. There endures lots of traction from the front on muggy streets, as the wheels offer excellent stopping power.
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Models |
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition |
BMW Z4 |
Jaguar F-Type Convertible |
Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet |
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0-60 MPH |
4.3 sec |
5.2 sec |
4.7 sec |
4.1 sec |
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Quarter-Mile |
12.3 secs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Top-Speed |
186 MPH |
155 MPH |
186 MPH |
155 MPH |
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60-0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2021 Porsche Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition MPG
If you're getting a Porsche, gas mileage is the last thing you worry about. This convertible delivers an above-average fuel economy of around 26 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city.
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Models |
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition |
BMW Z4 |
Jaguar F-Type Convertible |
Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet |
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MPG (City) |
20 |
24 |
16 |
17 |
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MPG (Highway) |
26 |
31 |
24 |
24 |
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MPG (combined) |
23 |
26 |
18 |
20 |
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Fuel Capacity (Gallons) |
14.2 gallons |
13.7 gallons |
18.5 gallons |
17.4 gallons |
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Range (City/Highway, in Miles) |
284 / 368.2/ 326.6 miles |
328.8 / 424.7/ 356.2 miles |
196.0 / 444.0/ 333 miles |
295.8 / 417.6/ 348 miles |
BMW Z4 tops the list when it comes to the fuel efficiency of a car in this segment, however, the Porsche shows decent fuel efficiency figures despite being a sports car.
2021 Porsche Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition Interiors
The Limited Edition combines a Bordeaux leather interior with a reddish fabric convertible top while preserving the authenticity. The convertible top gets embossed Boxster 25 detail. These two will also be available in Black. You will get 14-way electrically adjustable sports seats, a door sill with a "Boxter 25" badge, and the heated GT multifunction sports leather controls are many of the newest equipment checklists.
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Models |
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition |
BMW Z4 |
Jaguar F-Type Convertible |
Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet |
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Seating Capacity |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
N/A |
38.9 / 54.3 / 42.2 |
37.0 / 56.5 / 43.0 |
38.8 / 54.8 / 42.0 |
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Just two people can be seated in the cabin of the Boxster, but in comparison to having rear seats that are completely unusable for anything other than storage.
2021 Porsche Boxter 25 Years Limited Edition Exterior
The Limited Edition GTS gets design features of Boxster concept to celebrate this open-top two-seater’s success story, released at the 1993 Detroit Motor Show. The generation variant premiered in 1996 with barely any changes and is now in its fourth generation, following the production of much more than 357,000 units.
The special edition uses “Neodyme” details on the front lid, the side air intakes using a mono bar, and the decor of two-tone 20-inch alloy wheels. Porsche is offering the Boxster 25 Years at GT Silver Metallic Even Though Deep Black Metallic and Carrara White Metallic are also available. Another notable element is seen on the fuel filler cap, enhanced from the exclusive layout. This excels within an aluminum-look as do the high-gloss tail Pipes of the windscreen surround is finished in contrasting Black.
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Models |
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years Limited Edition |
BMW Z4 |
Jaguar F-Type Convertible |
Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet |
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Curb Weight |
3206 lbs |
3457 lbs |
3887 lbs |
4275 lbs |
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Length |
174.5” |
170.7” |
176.0” |
187.1” |
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Width |
71.0” |
73.4” |
74.2” |
73.9” |
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Height |
49.6” |
51.3” |
51.5” |
55.3” |
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Ground Clearance |
N/A |
N/A |
4.1” |
4.0” |
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Wheelbase |
97.8” |
97.2” |
103.2” |
111.8” |
Height is 50.4 inches, but an available sport suspension package lowers the car by up to 0.8 inches. Curb weight starts at 3,020 pounds on the base model with the manual tranny, while the PDK model tips the scales at 3,082 lbs. The heaviest model is the GTS 4.0 which weighs in at 3,156 lbs.
2021 Porsche Boxter 25 Years Limited Edition Safety Features
Neither the IIHS nor the NHTSA has conducted any crash tests on the 718, so there is no Porsche Boxster review or rating from either. This is not uncommon for sports cars at this price point.
Standard safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, hill start assist, and frontal and side-impact airbags. Adaptive bi-xenon headlights are also standard, but these can be upgraded to LEDs if you wish. Also available are lane change assist and adaptive cruise control.
2021 Porsche Boxter 25 Years Limited Edition Release Date
Only a limited 1,250 example of the 2021 Boxster 25 GTS will be available throughout the world, but Porsche hasn't revealed how many it will ship to America. Models should reach US dealerships in March of 2021.
