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Free Porsche Boxster VIN Decoder

Decode your Porsche Boxster VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1996+). No registration.

1996+ 10 variants Convertible Petrol
Porsche Boxster
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Porsche Boxster specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Boxster variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.7L 5AT (245 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.7 L 242 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.7L 6MT (245 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.7 L 242 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
2.7L 5AT (240 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.7 L 236 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.7L 5MT (240 HP) 2005 Petrol 2.7 L 236 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.7L 5AT RWD (228 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.7 L 225 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.7L 5MT RWD (228 HP) 2002 Petrol 2.7 L 225 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.7L 5AT (220 HP) 1996 Petrol 2.7 L 217 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.7L 5MT (220 HP) 1996 Petrol 2.7 L 217 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.5L 5AT (204 HP) 1996 Petrol 2.5 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
2.5L 5MT (204 HP) 1996 Petrol 2.5 L 201 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Porsche Boxster VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Boxster is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other Boxster generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

Boxster (981)Boxster (987.2)Boxster SBoxster S (981)Boxster S (987.2)Boxster Spyder (981)Boxster Spyder (987.2)

Other Porsche models

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Porsche Boxster VIN FAQ

What does a Porsche Boxster VIN tell you?+
A Porsche Boxster VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Porsche Boxster?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Porsche Boxster made?+
Our database covers the Porsche Boxster for model years 1996+, across 10 variants.
Is the Porsche Boxster VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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