Images: Porsche 986 Boxster (1997-04)
Released in January 1997, the Porsche 986 Series I (986.I) Boxster was a two-door, soft-top convertible. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Boxster was initially powered by a 2.5-litre, mid-mounted flat six-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed automatic (‘Tiptronic’) or five-speed manual transmission… Read full Porsche 986 Boxster review
Images: Porsche 986.II Boxster (1999-02)
Released in October 1999, the Porsche 986 Series II (986.II) Boxster introduced an expanded range, new engines and improved safety equipment. The 986.II Boxster range consisted of an unnamed, entry-level variant powered by a 2.7-litre flat six cylinder engine or the ‘S’ variant which had a 3.2-litre flat six cylinder engine. Inside, the Porsche 986.II Boxster was fitted with a new lining for the soft-top roof in order to reduce wind noise.
Images: Porsche 986.III Boxster (2002-04)
Released in August 2002, the Porsche 986 Series III (986.III) Boxster introduced more powerful engines and a subtle facelift. The Porsche 986.III Boxster could be identified by its new bumpers, body-coloured side air intakes, clear indicator lenses (previously orange) and electrically-heated glass rear window (previously plastic). The introduction of variable valve timing also increased power and fuel efficiency relative to the 986.II Boxster.
