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The "boxer" engine design (there's no "t" in that name), coupled with the very high and sustained rpms of the engine require the 9 quarts of oil.
It's a great thing though... viscosity remains higher for longer periods of time due to having so much oil lubricating the engine. Engine temps remain lower under heavy stress as well. Finally, it's a good thing it has a bunch of oil because Boxsters burn a little oil, especially after they've been sitting for a week or more. Oil can accumulate in the cylinders after a time.
What bugs me is the fact that this car uses so much oil and has such a small gas tank! This makes sense though... it's not a large vehicle, so it would not have a 22 gallon tank!
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