Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK
Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK (Super Street)
The Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK is a mid-engine German roadster that blends everyday usability with genuine sports car pace. In the real world and in sim form, it’s one of Porsche’s most balanced modern performance cars, pairing a turbocharged flat-four with a lightning-fast dual-clutch gearbox and rear-wheel-drive chassis.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.5L turbocharged flat-4 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~350 hp (257 kW)
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic
Weight: ~1,425 kg
Dimensions: ~4,379 mm long × 1,801 mm wide × 1,281 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,475 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on 19-inch alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with optional Porsche brakes package
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 718 Boxster S PDK is a precise, confidence-building sports car that feels easy to drive quickly but still rewards clean inputs. The mid-engine layout gives it excellent rotation and a naturally neutral balance, while the PDK gearbox keeps the car firmly in the meat of the powerband without any interruption in acceleration. It’s approachable at the limit, with just enough chassis movement to let you lean on the tires without feeling nervous.
Engine & Sound: The turbo flat-four delivers a broad wave of torque and crisp response, especially in the middle of the rev range. Compared with Porsche’s naturally aspirated flat-sixes, the note is more muted and mechanical, with a harder-edged turbo growl and subdued boxer character. It won’t scream like a GT car, but it makes solid, usable pace everywhere.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Excellent turn-in with a stable rear end. It rotates willingly, but remains forgiving if you overdo it.
Traction: Strong rear grip and very usable power delivery make it easy to launch out of slower corners.
Braking: Solid stopping performance with good pedal feel and easy modulation.
Top Speed: Respectable, though the Boxster is more about corner speed and balanced momentum than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Keep it smooth and tidy. The 718 rewards momentum driving, late apexes, and early throttle application. It shines on technical circuits and short-to-medium length tracks where balance and precision matter more than horsepower.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Boxster S has classic Porsche proportions in a compact, open-top package, with clean surfacing and a sleek stance that looks great in sim lighting. The folded-top roadster shape gives excellent visibility and an immersive cockpit view, making it a fun choice for both road course cruising and timed laps.
Whether you're carving up back roads or chasing lap times, the Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK delivers the kind of polished, everyday performance that makes Porsche road cars so addictive — fast, balanced, and hugely rewarding to drive well.