2013 Porsche Boxster Full Technology System

The exhaust system with twin tailpipes on the 2013 Porsche Boxster Review  is made of stainless steel. Until it converges in the connecting tube, the exhaust gas is channelled through two separate tracts and, thanks to separate exhaust gas cleaning systems, the exhaust gas can flow more freely for increased power and torque. The stereo lambda control circuitry controls and monitors each cylinder bank separately. For each exhaust tract, four corresponding oxygen sensors regulate the composition of the exhaust gas and monitor the conversion of pollutants in the catalytic converters. A sports exhaust system for a more resonant sound is available as an option for each of the new Boxster models. Every Porsche is designed with durability in mind. On the new Boxster models, this is reflected in the lengthy service intervals.


The suspension of the new 2013 Boxster models has been tuned to match the engine’s increased performance. Lightweight coil-over McPherson struts are combined with lateral control arms to ensure excellent driving dynamics and safety on all road surfaces. The axle kinematics are designed for high performance, as is the generous wheel track. Lightweight construction throughout keeps the overall weight and unsprung masses low, with almost all moving parts made from aluminium. The mid engine design, in combination with the complex chassis technology, results in minimum roll and pitch movements on cornering, braking and acceleration. The chassis of the new Boxster models ensures high safety reserves irrespective of load, and easily controllable load transfer when cornering. Cornering stability is exemplary, even in high-speed bends. The same applies to straight-line stability.


What use is a perfect suspension setup without perfectly tuned steering? For Porsche, this would be inconceivable. The solution is a steering system which is as precise and immediate as the chassis itself and, thanks to the power assistance, steering effort is reduced to a comfortable level. Around the straight-ahead position, such as during motorway driving, the ratio is less direct but with no loss of agility or feedback. The greater the steering angle, the more direct the steering ratio. This is particularly noticeable when turning tight corners or parking. The car has a turning circle of just 11.1 m.

Safety

The deformation zone at the front of the vehicle contains a system of longitudinal and lateral members which absorb the energy in the event of an impact. The fuel tank and fuel lines are safely positioned outside the deformation zone. Together with the rigid side structures, high-strength steel elements in the doors provide exceptional side-impact protection. The reinforced windscreen frame and the roll-over bars positioned behind the seats provide an effective barrier if the car overturns. Energy-absorbing materials are used at key points throughout the passenger compartment. Both 2013 Porsche Boxster Review models are fitted as standard with an airbag system comprising two full-size front airbags as well as dedicated head and thorax airbags (POSIP, p. 67) on each side. This arrangement ensures optimum upper-body protection, even when the hood is open. For added comfort and safety, the three-point belts have integrated force limiters and pretensioners.


The front area of the cockpit is protected by a robust steel element integrated invisibly into
the windscreen frame. The rear roll-over bars are made from high-strength steel and are located behind the seats. Their flattened form ensures high safety, and harmoniously follows the lines of the seat backrests. The upper seat-belt anchorage points are attached to the bars for greater accessibility and comfort. Both 2013 Boxster Review models are equipped with Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) as standard. This consists of two airbags on each side. The outer bolsters of the seats contain a thorax airbag and each door contains a head airbag. Each has a volume of around 8 litres, ensuring high protection in the event of a side impact, even when the hood is open. The passenger cell is also shielded by side impact protection beams in the doors. For our youngest Boxster passengers, the Porsche Tequipment range of accessories includes child seats and the necessary preparation. This comprises an ISOFIX fixing bracket for mounting the Porsche child seats, and a key switch to deactivate the passenger airbag.

High Technology Design

As well as the leather steering wheel rim, selector/gear lever, handbrake handle and door handle, the 2013 Porsche Boxster has leather trim on the lids of the storage compartments in the door and the centre rear console. Leather upholstery is available as an optional extra. On request, further trim elements can also be leather-finished or individualised with wood, carbon or Aluminium Look finish. As standard, both new Boxster models come with a quiet, efficient air-conditioning system. Optional climate control, with solar and temperature sensors, ensures even more consistent control over the interior temperature. This optional automatic speed controller for the 30 to 240 km/h (19–149 mph) is operated using a switch on a separate control stalk on the steering column.

The 2013 Porsche Boxsters cleverly designed storage compartments offer plenty of space, such as those in the front centre console or the lockable glove compartment (includes CD storage on vehicles with optional sound system). The storage box on the rear bulkhead offers additional loadspace (except on vehicles with optional BOSE Surround Sound System) along with space in the rear centre console. Other practical features include storage compartments in the doors, coat hooks on the back of each seat and two retractable cup holders above the glove compartment. When the vehicle is opened or locked using the key remote, the standard automatic locator lighting switches on automatically. This is particularly convenient at night. In conjunction with the optional PCM (p. 83) and Sport Chrono Package Plus (p. 57), the delayed lighting switch-off period can be adjusted as desired.

Interior Features and Control System
The optional programmable garage door opener is integrated into the overhead console and remotely controls up to three different garage doors, gates, home lighting and/or alarm systems. The windscreen wipers with an adjustable intermittent wipe speed are aerodynamic and inconspicuous. The windscreen washer system has two heated and filtered nozzles. An integrated rain sensor is available as an option (in conjunction with auto-dimming mirrors).

The 2013 Porsche Boxster with integrated single CD/DVD drive in combination with the optional BOSE Surround Sound System is now able to play back music from audio and video DVDs in the 5.1 discrete surround format. An integrated six-disc CD/DVD autochanger with MP3 compatibility is also available as an option for the PCM. The GPS navigation module included with the optional PCM now has an internal hard drive containing maps for most European countries. A touchscreen enables rapid destination input and instant viewing of traffic information and points of interest (POIs) by simply allowing you to touch the symbols on the map. Route diversions, e.g. the nearest service stations, can therefore be incorporated quickly and easily into the current route guidance. 


When viewing a map, it is possible to select between a new 3D perspective and the 2D display.
At motorway exits, graphical turn indications are displayed for better orientation. In splitscreen mode, you can choose to display not only the current map overview, but also a list of icons that represent dynamic route guidance. When viewing a map, it is possibleto select between a new 3D perspective and the 2D display. At motorway exits, graphical turn indications are displayed for better orientation. In splitscreen mode, you can choose to display not only the current map overview, but also a list of icons that represent dynamic route guidance. USB interface, you can evaluate them on your home PC using the software supplied (software complies with all statutory requirements for automatic logbooks as specified by the German revenue authorities).

A TV tuner, available as a option, receives analogue and digital broadcasts (DVB-T) and provides entertainment between journeys. For your safety, the TV picture cannot be displayed while the vehicle is in motion. Almost all of the functions of the PCM can be controlled using the latest optional voice control system with word-by-word input. The menu item is read aloud exactly as it is displayed on the screen and the voice control system recognises commands or sequences of numbers, whoeverthe speaker. It then gives an audible acknowledgement and carries out the functions you request. There is no need to ‘train’ the system. Available as an option, the GSM telephone module offers convenience and excellent reception. By inserting a SIM card directly into the PCM’s integral SIM card reader, calls can be made using either the hands-free facility or the optionally available cordless handset. For even more convenience, the Bluetooth capability of a mobile phone can be used to make calls through the SIM Access Profile.

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