2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Base
Transmission gear ratios, final drive data, and drivetrain specs for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Base.
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Sources & engine identity
- 2017 – 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S technical specificationsgear ratios, reverse, final drive, tires, RPM limit
Engine designation DDPB linked to ACES base vehicle 140799 via SEMA Data / FRSport. ACES identifies fitment; the factory references supply gearing and RPM.
Factory gearbox options
Stock manual / 6-speed / final drive 3.89
- Gear 1
- 3.310
- Gear 2
- 1.950
- Gear 3
- 1.410
- Gear 4
- 1.130
- Gear 5
- 0.950
- Gear 6
- 0.810
- Reverse
- 3.000
Stock automatic / PDK / 7-speed / final drive 3.62
- Gear 1
- 3.910
- Gear 2
- 2.290
- Gear 3
- 1.650
- Gear 4
- 1.300
- Gear 5
- 1.080
- Gear 6
- 0.880
- Gear 7
- 0.620
- Reverse
- 3.550
Default transmission ratios
| Gear | Ratio | Overall | Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.310 | 12.876 | - |
| 2 | 1.950 | 7.585 | 1.697 |
| 3 | 1.410 | 5.485 | 1.383 |
| 4 | 1.130 | 4.396 | 1.248 |
| 5 | 0.950 | 3.696 | 1.189 |
| 6 | 0.810 | 3.151 | 1.173 |
| R | 3.000 | 11.670 | - |
Overall = gear ratio × final drive. Step = previous ratio ÷ current ratio.
Final Drive: 3.89Overall Spread: 4.086