The 981 Boxster Spyder is a lightweight, driver-focused open-top Porsche built for 2015-2016 on the Cayman GTS-derived platform. It uses a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre flat-six making 375 PS, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, and strips weight through a manual fabric roof, aluminium doors and lightweight seats. It is cherished as one of the last naturally aspirated, manual-only Boxsters and a purist's alternative to the 911.
It combines a mid-engined chassis with a sonorous, high-revving 3.8 flat-six and a stripped-back, analogue driving experience that Porsche has since moved away from. Limited production, the manual-only formula and its position as a final-generation naturally aspirated Boxster give it enduring enthusiast appeal.
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Sources: Bring a Trailer · Collecting Cars
Targa has recorded 10 auction sales of the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) between 2022 and 2026, from Bring a Trailer and Collecting Cars. The cars sold were built between 2015 and 2016. In the last 12 months there have been 3 sales.
Latest recorded sales
- 2016 18k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
- 2016 25k-Mile 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed
- 2016 PORSCHE (981) BOXSTER SPYDER - 2,889 MILES
- 2015 PORSCHE (981) BOXSTER SPYDER - 3,371 MILES
- 2016 PORSCHE (981) BOXSTER SPYDER - 2,486 MILES
- 2016 PORSCHE (981) BOXSTER SPYDER
- 2016 PORSCHE (981) BOXSTER SPYDER - 5,012 MILES