How much does the 2008 Porsche Boxster cost?

The 2008 Porsche Boxster has a starting MSRP of $45,800, ranging up to $64,900 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $45,800; Limited Edition from $49,900; S from $55,700; Limited Edition S from $59,900; RS 60 Spyder from $64,900.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Porsche Boxster?

The 2008 Porsche Boxster achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Porsche Boxster have?

The 2008 Porsche Boxster offers up to 9.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Porsche Boxster come in?

The 2008 Porsche Boxster is available in 5 trims across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2008 Porsche Boxster

5 trims · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$45,800 – $64,900

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$45,800

Typical monthly

$907/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Porsche Boxster trims

Base
MSRP
$45,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
201 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
Limited Edition
MSRP
$49,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
201 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
S
MSRP
$55,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
Limited Edition S
MSRP
$59,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
RS 60 Spyder
MSRP
$64,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
303 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Porsche Boxster trim specifications
Spec	Base	Limited Edition	S	Limited Edition S	RS 60 Spyder
MSRP	$45,800	$49,900	$55,700	$59,900	$64,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/29	20/29	18/26	18/26	18/26
Horsepower	245 hp	245 hp	295 hp	295 hp	303 hp
Torque	201 lb-ft	201 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Engine	2.7L flat 6 gas	2.7L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Limited Editiongas
Sgas
Limited Edition Sgas
RS 60 Spydergas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (required)
Limited Editionpremium unleaded (required)
Spremium unleaded (required)
Limited Edition Spremium unleaded (required)
RS 60 Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: Baseflat 6
Limited Editionflat 6
Sflat 6
Limited Edition Sflat 6
RS 60 Spyderflat 6
Displacement: Base2.7 L
Limited Edition2.7 L
S3.4 L
Limited Edition S3.4 L
RS 60 Spyder3.4 L
Horsepower: Base245 hp
Limited Edition245 hp
S295 hp
Limited Edition S295 hp
RS 60 Spyder303 hp
Torque: Base201 lb-ft
Limited Edition201 lb-ft
S251 lb-ft
Limited Edition S251 lb-ft
RS 60 Spyder251 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
Limited Edition5-speed manual
S6-speed manual
Limited Edition S6-speed manual
RS 60 Spyder6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Limited Editionrear wheel drive
Srear wheel drive
Limited Edition Srear wheel drive
RS 60 Spyderrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseConvertible
Limited EditionConvertible
SConvertible
Limited Edition SConvertible
RS 60 SpyderConvertible
Doors: Base2
Limited Edition2
S2
Limited Edition S2
RS 60 Spyder2
Seating: Base2
Limited Edition2
S2
Limited Edition S2
RS 60 Spyder2
Length: Base171.6 in
Limited Edition171.6 in
S171.6 in
Limited Edition S171.6 in
RS 60 Spyder171.6 in
Width: Base70.9 in
Limited Edition70.9 in
S70.9 in
Limited Edition S70.9 in
RS 60 Spyder70.9 in
Height: Base50.9 in
Limited Edition50.9 in
S50.9 in
Limited Edition S50.9 in
RS 60 Spyder50.5 in
Wheelbase: Base95.1 in
Limited Edition95.1 in
S95.1 in
Limited Edition S95.1 in
RS 60 Spyder95.1 in
Ground clearance: Base4.8 in
Limited Edition4.8 in
S4.8 in
Limited Edition S4.8 in
RS 60 Spyder4.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base9.9 cu ft
Limited Edition9.9 cu ft
S9.9 cu ft
Limited Edition S9.9 cu ft
RS 60 Spyder9.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base9.9 cu ft
Limited Edition9.9 cu ft
S9.9 cu ft
Limited Edition S9.9 cu ft
RS 60 Spyder9.9 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,887 lbs
Limited Edition2,887 lbs
S2,987 lbs
Limited Edition S2,987 lbs
RS 60 Spyder2,987 lbs
Fuel tank: Base16.9 gal
Limited Edition16.9 gal
S16.9 gal
Limited Edition S16.9 gal
RS 60 Spyder16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base23
Limited Edition23
S21
Limited Edition S21
RS 60 Spyder21
City MPG: Base20
Limited Edition20
S18
Limited Edition S18
RS 60 Spyder18
Highway MPG: Base29
Limited Edition29
S26
Limited Edition S26
RS 60 Spyder26

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Limited Edition	S	Limited Edition S	RS 60 Spyder
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6
Displacement	2.7 L	2.7 L	3.4 L	3.4 L	3.4 L
Horsepower	245 hp	245 hp	295 hp	295 hp	303 hp
Torque	201 lb-ft	201 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2	2
Length	171.6 in	171.6 in	171.6 in	171.6 in	171.6 in
Width	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in
Height	50.9 in	50.9 in	50.9 in	50.9 in	50.5 in
Wheelbase	95.1 in	95.1 in	95.1 in	95.1 in	95.1 in
Ground clearance	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft
Curb weight	2,887 lbs	2,887 lbs	2,987 lbs	2,987 lbs	2,987 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	21	21	21
City MPG	20	20	18	18	18
Highway MPG	29	29	26	26	26