Porsche redesigned the car for 2005, giving it more power, a new interior and revised styling. The Boxster was so significantly redesigned in Porsche’s eyes that they gave the car a new internal number of 987 (986 was the 97-04 Boxster). Still offered in base and S models, both with a power soft top and heated glass rear window. The base retains a 2.7-liter engine, but has 240 hp vs. 228. The S reprises a 3.2-liter, but with 280 hp vs. 258. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model. A 6-speed manual is standard on the S, optional on the base. A 5-speed automatic with manual-shift capability via steering-wheel buttons is optional on both. ABS is standard, as is the previously optional antiskid/traction control. Base models trade standard 16-inch wheels for 17s and are available with the 18s standard on the S; 19s are optional on both. Front torso side airbags are included, as are head-protecting side airbags that deploy from the doors. Options include leather upholstery and a navigation system. An available Sport Chrono Package includes a dashboard stopwatch and controls that modify throttle, traction, and suspension systems to suit racetrack-type driving. Also optional is Porsche's Active Suspension Management with normal and sport settings. The S is available with ceramic composite brakes.

2005 Base Highlights

Engine: 2687cc (2.7 liter)

Weight: 2855 lbs.

Hp: 240 bhp @ 6400 rpm

Tq: 199 lb. ft.@ 4700 rpm

0-60: 6.27 seconds

Top Speed: 160 mph

Redline: 7200 rpm

Front Brakes: 298mm

Rear Brakes: 292mm

2005S Highlights

Engine: 3179cc (3.2 liter)

Weight: 2965 lbs.

Hp: 280 bhp @ 6200 rpm

Tq: 236 lb. ft @ 4700 rpm

0-60: 5.2 seconds

¼ mile: 13.61 seconds @ 103.1 mph

Redline: 7200 rpm

Front Brakes: 318mm

Rear Brakes: 299 mm