2001 986 Boxster S

    Odometer · logged 14 Oct

    127,090 mi

    2024Est. today ≈ 127,246 mi2026

    About Sabine

    Like many before me, my first step into the Porsche brand is a 986 Boxster! Sabine (my tribute to the late great Queen of the Nürburgring Sabine Schmitz) is a 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Black with a Savanna beige interior. I have loved the look of these for a long time, and I spent quite some time looking for a well-kept example. Coming from a highly modified turbo Miata, I knew I wanted another roadster, but it was time to take a step up. This checked all the boxes. For sure, it's still a 25 year old car so it has its fair share of things I'm working to improve and recondition. Despite it's age, I'm actually amazed at how well it has held up to the test of time, both in mechanical longevity and in styling.

    Specifications

    Colour
    Black
    Body · gearbox
    Manual
    Power
    260 hp
    Torque
    225 lb-ft
    Displacement
    3.2L
    0–60 mph
    5.9 s
    Top speed
    162 mph
    Weight
    2,855 lb
    Transmission
    Manual
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Aspiration
    Naturally Aspirated
    Engine code
    M96.21
    Layout
    Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
    Engine type
    Flat-6