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BOXSTER981CENTERGRILL
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Centre Radiator Grille 

Protect the exposed centre radiator on your Porsche with this premium Centre Radiator Grille, engineered specifically for the Porsche 981 Boxster and Boxster S (2013–2016) models. Manufactured from precision-engineered black powder-coated aluminium mesh, this grille fits neatly behind the factory centre air intake to provide effective protection against stones, leaves, insects and road debris while maintaining unrestricted airflow.

Fits:

  • Porsche Boxster 2.7L 981 2013-16
  • Porsche Boxster S 3.4L 981 2013-16       

The large centre intake on the Porsche 981 Boxster delivers exceptional cooling performance but leaves the centre radiator exposed to damage from everyday driving. This precision grille provides an OEM-inspired appearance while helping to preserve the efficiency and longevity of your cooling system.

Designed for both manual and PDK transmission vehicles, this grille installs without removing the front bumper, making it one of the quickest and most effective preventative upgrades available for your Porsche.

Please Note: This grille is not compatible with vehicles fitted with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), as the centre-mounted distance sensor requires an unobstructed operating field.

What Does the Centre Radiator Grille Do?

The centre radiator grille provides a durable protective barrier in front of the radiator, helping to:

  • Protect the centre radiator from stone impacts.
  • Prevent leaves, insects and road debris from clogging cooling fins.
  • Maintain unrestricted airflow through the cooling system.
  • Reduce the risk of costly radiator damage.
  • Preserve the factory appearance with a discreet OEM-style finish.

This simple upgrade helps keep your cooling system operating efficiently while reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Why Does the Centre Radiator Need Protection?

The large central air intake on the Porsche 981 Boxster is highly effective at directing airflow through the radiator but also leaves delicate aluminium cooling fins exposed to:

  • Stone impacts.
  • Loose gravel.
  • Leaves and insects.
  • Dirt and road debris.
  • Moisture build-up causing corrosion.
  • Bent cooling fins reducing cooling efficiency.

Installing a protective radiator grille helps minimise these risks and prolong the life of the cooling system.

Installation

  • Designed for quick installation behind the factory centre air intake.
  • No front bumper removal required.
  • No drilling or permanent modification.
  • Precision-engineered fit.
  • Fully reversible installation.

This makes installation significantly quicker than many conventional radiator protection kits.