Seat Adjustment

Seat Adjustment

Standard Seats/Sports Seats

The seats in the new Boxster/S (987) can be adjusted in six directions. The backrest recline is adjusted electrically, while the length and height are adjusted mechanically. Height adjustment is performed using a newly developed stepper mechanism located between the seat and the sill. This new adjustment mechanism results in precise and easy adjustment of the seat height, without the driver having to hold the steering wheel in the process.







Fully Electric Seats

The fully electric seats which are optionally available for the Boxster (987) and Boxster S (987) enable electrical adjustment of all settings via controls on the sill side of the seat cushion. Electric seats can be adjusted in 12 directions. They offer the same adjustment options as the standard seats, plus adjustment of the seat cushion incline. The mechanism for adjusting the seat cushion incline is not linked to the backrest recline.

The backrest recline does not change when the seat cushion incline is adjusted (therefore the backrest does not have to be readjusted). Another feature of the fully electric seats is the pneumatic four-way lumbar support. This support is provided via inflatable air cushions whose filling level is now recorded by displacement pick ups.







This means that the lumbar support and all other seat settings can be stored in the memory, together with the door mirror. The buttons for the seat memory unit are located in the door panel. They are easily accessible and within the driver's field of vision.

Sports Seat

In order to meet individual driver requirements and to complement the vehicle's sporty character, sports seats are optionally available for the Boxster/S (987). They are based on the six-way standard seats and offer improved lateral support. This is achieved with higher side pieces in the seat cushions and backrest as well as extended support in the shoulder area. Other features of the sports seats include firmer padding and a sportier design. Sports seats are always upholstered in leather.

Adaptive Sports Seat

The optionally available adaptive sports seat represents a further step towards an individually adjustable sports seat. It combines the advantages of the fully electric 12-way seat structure with the increased lateral support and design of the sports seats. It also offers the user 4- way adjustment of the side bolsters. This enables the interior dimensions of the seat cushion and backrest to be enlarged or reduced independently of each other.







Seats which are produced in accordance with the individual driver's measurements to offer optimum support for the body are known from the field of motor racing. The adaptive sports seat enables a similar tailor made seat configuration within seconds at the touch of a button. Unlike static sports seats, adaptation enables the seat to be coordinated to the given clothing and driving style.

Overview of Adjustment Options