Engine of the Boxster S M96.26

Engine of the Boxster S M96.26

General

The liquid-cooled 3.2 liter 6-cylinder horizontally opposed engine in the new Boxster S features outstanding balancing of masses. Structural design measures have been applied to achieve a high level of rigidity for the camshaft and crankshaft drive. The engine features the minimal vibration and typical sports car sound which are a Porsche hallmark.







The most important changes:
- Crankshaft with deeper center bore at flywheel end
- Reinforced pistons
- Mechanical vacuum pump
- Tension and idler pulley in plastic on vehicles with manual transmission
- New oil level measurement system
- Optimized cooling system
- Extended maintenance intervals

Full-power Curve (Boxster S 3.2)







A - Power rating in hp
B - Power rating in kW
C - Torque in Nm
nM - Engine speed in rpm

Important engine data:
Displacement 3200
Bore 93 mm
Stroke 78 mm
Power output 280 hp (206 kW)
at rpm 6200 rpm
Max. torque 236 ft lbs (320 Nm)
at rpm 4700 - 6000 rpm
Compression ratio 11,0
Cut-off speed 7200 rpm
Idle speed 680 ± 40 rpm