Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-2012

Porsche first revealed the new revised 987.2 Boxster S models at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2008, using a totally new engine (MA1.21). This models featured greater power due to the incorporation of Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) for the Boxster S. 

Available with Porsche's new 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual clutch gearbox but came standard with a new 6-speed manual gearbox. Use of DFI in the Boxster S raised the output of the 3.4-litre engine from 295 hp (220 kW) to 310 hp (231 kW). 

Cosmetic changes to the 2009 Boxster S included new head and tail lights, larger front air intakes with incorporated daytime running lights, and an altered lower rear end flanked by twin diffusers. The interior included the redesigned Porsche Communication Management System as an option with a touchscreen interface to reduce button clutter.