Porsche 981 Boxster S Dark Blue Metallic with GTS Options

— Sold to Patrick —

OPC Porsche Warranty until 28 June 2023! The 981 Boxster S is one of the greatest open-top sports cars of all time, the blend of sensational handling, sound, reliability and practicality can’t be beaten. Our stunning example has Dark Blue metallic paintwork with highly desired optional Extended Black Leather (Leather Dashboard and Doors) and Satin Platinum 20-inch Carrera S III alloy wheels with recent Porsche N0-rated Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round. This Boxster S has the comprehensive and nationwide OPC Porsche Warranty until 28 June 2023. The fully electric hood is Dark Blue and has a heated glass screen, it can be operated remotely using the keys and also at up to 30mph. Suite of choice options includes GTS Dark Glass LED Rear Lights, GTS Rear Aerokit Splitter, PSE Switchable Sports Exhaust with GTS Black Sports Tailpipes, Sport Chrono Package Plus with SPORT, SPORT PLUS and LAUNCH CONTROL, PADM dynamic drivetrain mounts, Sport Design steering wheel with PDK shift paddles, 14-way Electric Sports Seats with Lumbar/Knee Support, 3-stage Seat Heating, Folding Electric Mirrors, Drivers Seat/Mirrors/Steering Wheel Position Memory with Easy Entry/Exit Function, PCM with Navigation and Mobile Phone Connectivity, Bluetooth Music Streaming, CD/DVD Dolby 5.1 Playback, iPhone/Audio connectivity, Sound Package Plus A.S.K. 235 Watt 9-speaker System, Cruise Control, PDLS Dynamic Cornering Bi-Xenon headlights with daylight running LEDs, Dark Blue Metallic Headlight Washers, Park Assist Front and Rear, Auto-dimming Mirrors, Rain Sensor, Wind Deflector and Extended Leather Package on the Dashboard, Centre Console and Door Cards. It also comes optioned with the incredible 7-speed PDK double clutch automatic gearbox.

Full comprehensive Official Porsche Centre OPC service history, the last service was at OPC Porsche Centre Leeds in August 2022 at 60,821 miles. The next service is due in August 2024 or 18,800 miles, whichever comes sooner. The mileage is 62,100 miles and has only two previous owners from new. The 981 Boxster S has had a full inspection and diagnostics, overrevs and engine hours check carried out by us, with excellent results, details are in the history file and available to view as a PDF on our website.

The 981 Boxster S comes fitted with the mid mounted 3.4 litre DFI flat six engine that produces 315bhp and propels the rear wheel drive sportscar to 60mph in under 4.4 seconds and on to a 172mph top speed. With this being a 981 Boxster S, it is cleaner and more efficient, translating to cheaper annual road tax, just £330 instead of £615, a significant saving to annual running costs. The 981 generation cars do not suffer all of the problems of later 718 cars, such as turbo/oil supply failures, or earlier 987 generation 1 cars, including IMS bearing failures, RMS leaks and Borescoring, all of these issues were eradicated by Porsche when they designed the all-new direct fuel injection DFI naturally aspirated 981 Boxster and Cayman engines.

The Boxster S comes with 2 original Porsche keys, all tools, leather manual pack, factory Tracker, Alarm and Immobiliser. The car is HPI clear, has MOT until 6 March 2024 and comes complete with the comprehensive and UK / European OPC Porsche Warranty until 28 June 2023, which can be extended.

The full list of options that are fitted to our 981 Boxster S

LM5X Dark Blue Metallic Paintwork
AZ Extended Black Leather Interior with Silver Stitching including Dashboard and Door Panels
G25 Dark Blue Fabric Electric Roof with Heated Glass Screen and Remote Key Operation
C16 Official UK Spec
XAT GTS Aerokit Rear Splitter/Diffuser
XDH Alloy Wheels Painted in Satin Platinum
XLF Switchable Sports Exhaust System PSE
XLS GTS Sports Tailpipes in Black
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Body Colour Dark Blue Metallic
XXR GTS Darkened Glass Look LED Rear Tail Lights
009 S Version
023 Silver Instrument Dials
025 Black Faced Stopwatch
140 PADM Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts
246 Porsche N-Rated High Performance Summer Tyres
250 PDK Porsche Doppelkupplung Double Clutch 7-speed Gearbox
261 Electric Folding Mirrors with Position Memory, Auto-dimming and Welcome LEDs
268 Rain Sensor
276 Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
288 Headlamp Washer System
321 Sports Seat with 14-way Electric Operation Including Lumbar Support System, left
322 Sports Seat with 14-way Electric Operation Including Lumbar Support System, right
342 Seat Heating – 3 Stage System
423 20-inch Carrera S III Lightweight Alloy Wheels
446 Wheel Centre Caps with Colour Porsche Crests
454 Cruise Control System
490 Sound Package Plus A.S.K. 235 Watt 9-speaker System with Separate Amplifier
538 Drivers Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Position Memory with Easy Entry/Exit Function
551 Removable Wind Deflector
567 Windshield Grey Graduated Top Tint
573 Two-Zone Climate Control Automatic Air Conditioning System with Carbon Filter
603 Porsche Dynamic Cornering Light System PDLS Bi-Xenon Self-levelling
605 LED Daytime Running Lights
610 Navigation System for PCM 3.1 UK and European Maps
621 12V Socket in Passenger Side Footwell
636 Park Assist Front and Rear
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
656 Electrically Adjustable Steering Column With Memory
665 Porsche Communication Management System PCM 3.1 Touchscreen System
666 Telephone Module for PCM with Bluetooth® Connectivity for Phone Calls and Audio Streaming
672 Navigation Module for PCM 3.1 System
674 Preparation for Vehicle Tracking System
810 Floor Mats with Porsche Lettering
840 Sport Design Leather Steering Wheel with Full-size PDK Shift Paddles
870 Universal multimedia interface

Standard items include Electric windows, Dual cup holders, Remote central locking, Trip computer, Daytime running lights, PSM Traction Control, Top Tinted Windscreen, Hill Start Assist, Start/Stop Function, adjustable steering column, ABS, Locking wheel bolts, Locking glovebox, Alarm and Immobiliser. All equipment fitted to our Boxster works perfectly, so the car is exactly as it left the factory in September 2012.

The optional PDLS Porsche Dynamic Cornering Bi-Xenon headlights offer exceptional brightness, even in challenging conditions. The light beam pattern actually adjusts from side to side depending on speed and steering wheel movement to light up round a corner increasing your line of sight at night.

“The Porsche Boxster S is an astonishing car. Faster than ever but just as capable on the handling front. The classic flat six in the Boxster S is as responsive and memorable as ever, but feels more mature. There is added throttle response, considerable thrust and a stronger feel through the mid-range. The new Boxster is brilliant and continues to remain one of the world’s most entertaining road cars. With an extravagant new look, classy interior, added accommodation, improved performance, engaging handling and improved comfort, you could argue – at the risk of upsetting the legion of 911 fans – that it is now the most complete model Porsche produces.”
Autocar, 2012

Background
The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Porsche Boxster models built by Porsche, released in summer 2012. The 981 reflects the new design language from the 918 Spyder and 991 series 911, and features new and revised engine and transmission specifications. Together with a new body, the type 981 features a new chassis; 40 per cent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40mm wider, the rear 18mm wider and the wheelbase extended by 60mm, but with a small weight reduction of 30kg. The 981 Boxster is the last to feature a boxer six-cylinder engine. The engine does away with the Intermediate Shaft, which proved to be a weak link in pre-2009 Boxster engines.

Exterior
Our hand selected Boxster S looks stunning in its metallic coat of Deep Blue. The choice GTS options such as the darkened glass LED taillights, GTS rear diffuser, GTS switchable sports exhaust black tailpipes, PDLS Bi-Xenon headlights with body-colour headlight washers really elevate the look of this open-top sportscar. The striking Satin Platinum 20-inch Carrera S III lightweight alloy wheels are the perfect contrast to the paintwork. All the trim has a perfect finish, as do the front PDLS headlights and rear LED taillights. The windows drop as they should when you open the door. The engine and boot struts also operate as they should. The Dark Blue fabric hood is in excellent condition and operates perfectly, stationary and up to 30mph. It has a heated glass screen and remote key operation.

Interior
The Boxster S comes with the optional 14-way Leather Sports Seats with lumbar support, knee support, along with optional 3-stage heating. The optional memory system stores the drivers seat position, both mirrors position and optional steering column position in each of the two original Porsche keys, plus 2 extra profiles accessed on the drivers door panel. An optional easy access function can also be enabled which moves the seat back and steering wheel up on entry/exit, making it easy to get in and out, even when you are parked in a tight space. The seat and wheel automatically return to their stored positions when you get in and put the key in the ignition. The rare and highly desirable optional extended leather dashboard, centre console, doors and seats are in excellent condition and provide a perfect compliment to the Deep Blue metallic bodywork. The optional leather Sport Design Steering Wheel displays when SPORT/SPORT PLUS and LAUNCH CONTROL are engaged, as well as having the full-size metal PDK gear shift paddles, allowing quick and effective manual gearshifts on demand. There are no marks or signs of wear to any of the trim, panels or switchgear, with the leather retaining a wholly fresh appearance throughout.

Engine and Transmission
Our Boxster S is equipped with the 3.4 litre DFI flat six engine. The Boxster S engine produces 315bhp and 266ft-lb of torque. The axle load distribution of approximately 45:55 ensures high directional stability and superb road behaviour. The engine starts cleanly when cold or hot, there is no smoke whatsoever either at startup or when driving. There are no unusual sounds or rattles when the engine is running.

Our Boxster S is equipped with the highly desired Porsche Switchable Sports Exhaust PSE system, which unleashes a more sporty sound both on acceleration and lift off. With SPORT or SPORT PLUS mode enabled, the sound increases further, with pops and crackles when you lift off the throttle. It is also fitted with the GTS sports tail pipes finished in Gloss Black.

The Boxster S is fitted with Sport Chrono Plus Package, which adds a SPORT and SPORT PLUS button that sharpen the throttle response, decreases shift speeds, hold gears for longer and blips the throttle on downshifts whilst also adding a dashboard mounted stopwatch to add to the sporting image of the Porsche.

The 7-speed double-clutch PDK transmission system provides instant changes, unleashing the power of the engine with minimal fuss. It has four selectable modes, Normal, SPORT, SPORT PLUS and Full Manual Shifting. The combination of Sport Chrono Package Plus and Sport Design Steering Wheel with PDK shift paddles, unlock additional shift speeds in both SPORT PLUS and LAUNCH CONTROL modes. These modes are only available on the Boxster S with these options selected from the factory along with PDK. They enable the Boxster S to accelerate faster, 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds instead of 4.7 seconds.

This Boxster S has the PADM dynamic engine/transmission mounts, which electronically control the oscillations and vibrations of the entire drivetrain, especially the engine. By adapting stiffness and damping characteristics to changes in driving style and road surface conditions, the dynamic gearbox mounts combine the benefits that otherwise distinguish hard and soft gearbox mounting arrangements. For the driver, the results are tangible. Handling is perceptibly more stable under load-change conditions and in fast corners. Whenever a less assertive driving style is adopted, the dynamic gearbox mounts automatically soften to enhance comfort. You experience the best of the both worlds—uncompromisingly sporty performance in corners, yet with a high degree of comfort. The Sport or Sport Plus button enables you to switch the dynamic gearbox mounts from Normal to Sport or Performance mode. In conjunction with the optional PCM, the TFT screen in the right-hand circular instrument enables you to view the lateral and longitudinal G-forces as they act on the vehicle.

Wheels, Tyres and Brakes
Our Boxster S comes fitted with the 20-inch Carrera S III lightweight alloy wheels, finished in Satin Platinum with colour Porsche Crests. They are exactly as they left the factory, and are unmarked, free of kerbing damage and corrosion. The brakes are phenomenal, cross drilled and vented discs front and rear, with plenty of life left in them. The tyres are matching and recently fitted Porsche N0-rated Michelin Pilot Sport 4S high performance tyres, with lots of tread remaining.

History File
Our Porsche Boxster S has a full comprehensive Official Porsche Centre OPC service history, the last service was at OPC Porsche Centre Leeds in August 2022 at 60,821 miles. The next service is due in August 2024 or 18,800 miles, whichever comes sooner. The mileage is 62,100 miles and has just two previous owners from new. The 981 Boxster S has had a full inspection and diagnostics, overrevs and engine hours check carried out by us, with excellent results, details are in the history file and available to view as a PDF on our website.

The Boxster S comes with 2 original Porsche keys, all tools, leather manual pack, factory Tracker, Alarm and Immobiliser. The car is HPI clear, has MOT until 6 March 2024 and comes complete with the comprehensive and UK / European OPC Porsche Warranty until 28 June 2023, which can be extended.

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