2004 vs 2005 boxster S

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987 models

2005 Base (almost totally new model)

2.7Litre 240 HP

5 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic optional

Variable ratio power steering

Stiffer chassis, wider wheel alignment

Bigger brakes

Head airbags

PSM standard

17” wheels standard (18”, 19” optional)

Improved headlights

More cockpit room

Better positioned roll bars



2005 S model

3.2Litre 280 HP

New 6 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic 5 speed optional

Bigger brakes even than prior S models (Ceramic brakes CBBS/PCCB option)

PSM Standard (PASM active suspension optional)

18” wheels standard, 19” optional

Sports chrono package option

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2006 Base and S

Optional TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Optional 19” Carrera Sport wheel design

Optional improved navigation system

Electronic logbook function has been integrated with the optional communication management system.