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2015 Porsche Boxster: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Porsche Boxster is the addition of the GTS, a 330-hp performance trim above the S. The base and S are largely unchanged, while a power driver’s seat becomes standard across the lineup.
About the 2015 Porsche Boxster
981 generation (2013-2016), late-cycle year before the later 718-era rename and turbocharged redesign.
Porsche positions the Boxster as a true mid-engine roadster: compact, open-top, and built around balance, steering feel, and direct driver involvement more than luxury-car isolation. Its main appeal is getting the classic Porsche sports-car experience in a lighter, smaller two-seat package, with the roof-down character that the Cayman does not offer. In this generation, the naturally aspirated flat-six engines are a big part of that identity.
The 2015 Boxster lineup spans three levels of the same two-seat roadster idea. The base model has a 265-hp 2.7-liter flat-six, the S steps up to a 315-hp 3.4-liter engine and larger brakes, and the GTS tops the range with 330 hp, adaptive suspension, Sport Chrono, a sport exhaust, and distinct GTS trim.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The GTS joins the lineup with a 330-hp 3.4-liter flat-six. The base model retains its 265-hp 2.7-liter engine, and the S keeps its 315-hp 3.4-liter engine.
Styling
The new GTS brings its own exterior and cabin treatment, including black-trim headlights, black twin tailpipes, GTS-logo sport seats, and leather and Alcantara trim.
Tech
A power driver’s seat becomes standard across the lineup.
2015 Porsche Boxster specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, 2.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 31 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 330 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Porsche Boxster a redesigned model?
No. The 2015 Porsche Boxster remains part of the 981 generation introduced for 2013. Its main update is the GTS joining the lineup rather than a full redesign.
What is the biggest change to the 2015 Porsche Boxster?
The biggest change is the addition of the Boxster GTS. It sits above the S with a 330-hp 3.4-liter engine and a bundled performance package that includes adaptive suspension, Sport Chrono, and a sport exhaust.
Did the base and S engines change for the 2015 Porsche Boxster?
No. The base Boxster continues with a 265-hp 2.7-liter flat-six, and the Boxster S keeps its 315-hp 3.4-liter flat-six. The powertrain news is the arrival of the 330-hp GTS at the top of the range.
What equipment became standard on the 2015 Porsche Boxster?
A power driver’s seat became standard across the 2015 Boxster lineup. There was no lineup-wide infotainment or safety-system overhaul.
Is the 2015 Porsche Boxster meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
Only in a few focused ways. The 2015 lineup adds the GTS and makes a power driver’s seat standard, while the base and S otherwise carry over without a redesign or major technology update.
2015 Porsche Boxster Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Porsche Boxster.
4.8
2015 Porsche Boxster
(26 reviews)
“I have enjoyed my new Porsche Boxster S 2015. I like the color, the looks of car. I am disappointed in the paint it is not as good as the 2001, it has some scratch and paint has not held up, you lack in giving a good paint job. Other than that I like my car.”
“Great looking, fast, high quality of design, hot, and innovative from an iconic car brand with a real identity and point of view on design”
Sources
- newsroom.porsche.com — 2021 / Products / Porsche Boxster 25 Years Premiere 23382
- newsroom.porsche.com — Products / Porsche Gts Model Series 2015 911 Cayenne Boxster Cayman Panamera 10245
- newsroom.porsche.com — Jcr:Edba1E37 315E 4Dc2 Bf1C 84Fac14Ab621 / 2015 Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS Technical Specifications