Base véhicules
PORSCHE Boxster
986 / 987 / 987.1 / 981 / 2001-2016 / Convertible / Roadster / 2-door Convertible / Convertible / Convertible 2-door
Global / Mainly Europe and North AmericaGlobal (primarily NA, Europe, Japan; small variations per market)global / variations in North America, Europe, AsiaGlobal (primarily North America, Europe, Asia)Global (mainly Europe, North America, Australia, and select Asia-Pacific markets)global / variation by engine and emission regulationsCouverture: expanded
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2001 PORSCHE Boxster M96.20/M96.21 (986)
986 / M96.20, M96.21 / 3.2 L flat-6 naturally aspirated engine (M96.20 for US, M96.21 for Europe and other markets); notable update from initial 2.5/2.7 L engines; DOHC, 24-valve design with variable valve timing on intake cams.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-40 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oilCapacité d’huile: 7.5 liters including filter; service-fill specificationRelated: 986, M96.20, M96.21
2003 PORSCHE Boxster M96.21/M96.22 (986)
986 / M96.21, M96.22 / Mid-mounted 2.7L DOHC flat-six engines for standard Boxster; varied tune between markets.
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil, Porsche approvedCapacité d’huile: 7.0 liters service fill with filter changeRelated: M96.21 (early 2.7L), M96.22 (updated 2.7L after mid-2002)
2007 PORSCHE Boxster M97.20 (987)
987 / M97.20 / 2.7L flat-6 DOHC naturally aspirated engine, mid-mounted
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Type d’huile: SAE 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting Porsche A40 specificationCapacité d’huile: 6.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: 987, M97.20
2009 PORSCHE Boxster M97.01/M97.20 (987)
987 / M97.01, M97.20 / Mid-mounted naturally aspirated flat-6 engine available in 2.7L and 3.4L variants depending on market and specific model version (Boxster base and Boxster S).
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Type d’huile: Porsche specification VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic motor oilCapacité d’huile: 7.4 liters including oil filter (service-fill recommended)Related: 987, 987.1
2010 PORSCHE Boxster M97.20 (987)
987 / M97.20 / 3.4L naturally aspirated flat-6 Boxer engine, DOHC, VarioCam variable valve timing
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Type d’huile: Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil meeting Porsche A40 specCapacité d’huile: Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill including filter change)Related: 987, M97.20
2014 PORSCHE Boxster MCP_DA24/MCP_DA 23 (981)
981 / MCP_DA24, MCP_DA 23 / Mid-mounted flat-six, 3.4L or 3.4L S variants; naturally aspirated boxer engines with VarioCam and direct fuel injection depending on market
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Type d’huile: Porsche Longlife Engine Oil meeting VW 504.00/507.00 standardsCapacité d’huile: Approx. 8.5 liters including oil filter (service-fill with filter change)Related: 981, 981.2 (2016 facelift)
2016 PORSCHE Boxster MA1.20.91/MA1.23.91 (981)
981 / MA1.20.91, MA1.23.91, MA1.20.51 / Flat-6 naturally aspirated engines offered in 2.7L and 3.4L variants across markets, with minor tuning variations; 2016 marks the final model year of the 981 generation.
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Type d’huile: Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 Porsche A40 spec engine oilCapacité d’huile: Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | technical-profile | M96.20, M96.21 | 3164 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | M96.21, M96.22 | 2687 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | M97.20 | 2694 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | M97.01, M97.20 | 2.7L (2687 cc) and 3.4L (3387 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | M97.20 | 3.4 liters (3,394 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | MCP_DA24, MCP_DA 23 | 3.4 L (3,436 cc) | Port + Direct fuel injection (varies by market and variant) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | MA1.20.91, MA1.23.91, MA1.20.51 | 2.7L (2,718 cc) and 3.4L (3,436 cc) | Direct fuel injection |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | M96.20, M96.21 | SAE 5W-40 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oil | 7.5 liters including filter; service-fill specification | Porsche ATF |
| 2003 | M96.21, M96.22 | SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil, Porsche approved | 7.0 liters service fill with filter change | Porsche approved synthetic transmission fluid, consult market-specific manual |
| 2007 | M97.20 | SAE 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting Porsche A40 specification | 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change | Porsche-approved ATF for Tiptronic S |
| 2009 | M97.01, M97.20 | Porsche specification VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic motor oil | 7.4 liters including oil filter (service-fill recommended) | Porsche-approved ATF for Tiptronic; manual gearbox uses synthetic transmission oil according to spec |
| 2010 | M97.20 | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil meeting Porsche A40 spec | Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill including filter change) | Porsche manual gearbox oil or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil |
| 2014 | MCP_DA24, MCP_DA 23 | Porsche Longlife Engine Oil meeting VW 504.00/507.00 standards | Approx. 8.5 liters including oil filter (service-fill with filter change) | Porsche-approved synthetic transmission fluid, change interval per manual |
| 2016 | MA1.20.91, MA1.23.91, MA1.20.51 | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 Porsche A40 spec engine oil | Approx. 8.5 liters service-fill including filter change | Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) fluid (PSF-2) for PDK; OEM manual transmission fluid for manuals |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: M96.20, M96.21, M96.22, M97.20, M97.01, MCP_DA24, MCP_DA 23, MA1.20.91, MA1.23.91, MA1.20.51
- Transmissions: 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission available depending on market, 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic (market dependent), Porsche ATF, 5-speed manual (early 2003 models) or 6-speed manual (common late 2003 onwards), 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic optional, Porsche approved synthetic transmission fluid, consult market-specific manual, 5-speed manual on base models, 6-speed manual available in some markets, 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic available in some markets
- Dimensions des pneus: Front 205/55 ZR16, Rear 235/50 ZR16, 205/55 ZR16 front, 245/45 ZR17 rear, 235/50 ZR17 rear, Front 205/50 ZR17, Rear 235/45 ZR17 (varies with wheel options), Front: 205/50 ZR17, Rear: 255/40 ZR17, Front: 235/40 ZR 18
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: SAE 5W-40 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oil / SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil, Porsche approved / SAE 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting Porsche A40 specification / Porsche specification VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic motor oil
- Fluide de transmission: Porsche ATF / Porsche approved synthetic transmission fluid, consult market-specific manual / Porsche-approved ATF for Tiptronic S / Porsche-approved ATF for Tiptronic; manual gearbox uses synthetic transmission oil according to spec
- Liquide de refroidissement: 8.5 liters / approx. 8.5 liters / 8 liters (approximate, varies by market) / Approx. 8 liters
- Liquide de frein: DOT 4 / DOT 4 standard / DOT 4 high-temperature brake fluid / DOT 4 high temperature
Problèmes connus
- Intermediate shaft bearing wear causing engine noise or failure (early models)
- Rear main seal leaks
- Cooling fan relay failures
- Intermediate shaft bearing wear leading to engine noise
- Coolant leaks from water pump and thermostat housing
- Intermediate shaft bearing wear leading to noise
- Coolant leaks in some early 2.7 engines
- Rear main seal oil leaks
- IMS bearing failure risk noted in early 987 engines
- Intermediate shaft bearing wear (early 987 models less common by 2010)
- Convertible roof mechanism issues
- Coolant reservoir leakage