why has the Boxster less power than a 996?

[ChrisZang]

So I figured I start one of these completely useless discussions

So here's the question:

My 2002 Box S makes 250 hp from 3.2L that is 78.2 hp / liter
A 2002 Carrera makes 295 hp from the same engine with 3.4L that is 86.8 hp / liter that is 11% more !

How did Porsche do that and is there a way for us to do it too

[rick3000]

I am not sure, but I would image that there motivation is to keep people paying more for the 996. Why would anybody buy a 996 over a Boxster if they had the same HP and the Boxster was about $30k less?

[pteam]

I think what he's getting at is how to mod a boxster S to make similar horsepower in the same way that porsche OEM does.

[Rareair]

I'm no engineering genius, but the extra power can come from various different engine components. Cams with a more aggresive lift & duration, larger valve size in the heads, better air/fuel flow through the intake manifold the list can be quite extensive.

[ChrisZang]

yep, that's what I meant ;-)

Originally Posted by pteam

I think what he's getting at is how to mod a boxster S to make similar horsepower in the same way that porsche OEM does.

[porsche986spyder]

Engine swap. Enough said.

[pteam]

Originally Posted by porsche986spyder

Engine swap. Enough said.

No hes trying to compare the two engines...