ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Engine type:		M 96/21
No. of cylinders		6
Bore	mm	93
Stroke	mm	78
Cubic capacity	cm³	3179
Compression ratio		11.0:1
Max. engine power
as per 80/1269/EWG	kW	185
as per SAE J 1349	HP	252
at engine speed	rpm	6250
Max. torque
asper80/1269/EWG	Nm (ftlb.)	305(192)
at engine speed	rpm	4500
Max. litre output
as per 80/1269/EWG	kW/l, HP/I	58.19/79.17
Idle speed - manual transmission	rpm	700
Tiptronic selector lever at P or N	rpm	700
Tiptronic selector lever in driving
position	rpm	700
and air conditioning on	rpm	700
Rpm limitation at	rpm	7200
Engine weight
Manual transmission	kg	188
Tiptronic transmission	kg	178.1

VALVE CONTROL DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Valve control	DOHC with camshaft adjustment (VarioCam)
Valve arrangement per combustion chamber	2 inlet, 2 exhaust suspended in parallel V arrangement
Valve clearance	hydraulic valve clearance compensation
Timing with 1 mm valve travel	Inlet opens 14° after TDC
	Inlet closes 60° after BDC
	Outlet opens 141° after TDC
	Outlet closes 6° before TDC

ENGINE COOLING DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Engine cooling
Type	Liquid cooling, two electric fans, controlled in two stages

MOTOR LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Fuel system		ME 7.2 with sequential fuel injection
Fuel supply		1 electr. fuel pump
System pressure without vacuum	bar	3.6 ...4.0
Fuel RON/MON		min. 98/88

FUEL CONSUMPTION AS PER 93/116/EG - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

EMISSION CONTROL DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Emission control
Euro II	Oxygen-sensing closed-loop control, 3-way catalytic converter with one catalytic converter to the left and right in each case
EURO II D4	Additional secondary air system
USA LEV	Oxygen-sensing closed-loop control, 3-way catalytic converters with a start and main catalytic converter to the left and right in each case (USA) On-Board Diagnosis (OBD II) On-Board Refuelling (ORVR)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)

Electrical system
Nominal voltage	V	12
Alternator output	W/A	1680/120
Battery manual transmission	Ah/A	60/280
Battery Tiptronic	Ah/A	70/340
Ignition	ME 7, with static high-voltage distribution and cylinder-selective knock regulation
Firing order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Spark plugs
Bosch	FGR 6 KQC
Beru	14 FGR 6 KQU
Electrode gap	mm	1.6 + 0.05

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Technical data Boxster S (3.2 L): Engine