Interesting Facts About the Porsche Boxster 986
The Porsche Boxster 986 debuted in 1996 as a 1997 model‑year car, marking Porsche's first clean‑sheet design in over two decades. Production began at the former 928 facility in Stuttgart, Germany, with additional units built by Valmet Automotive under contract. The first generation ran until 2004, with a total of 164,874 examples produced.
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Clean‑Sheet Design Milestone
When it arrived in 1996, the Boxster was Porsche's first entirely new design in more than twenty years, introducing a fresh mid‑engine roadster concept to the brand's lineup.
Production Start and Partnerships
The 986's production was slated to begin in June 1996, but the 2.5‑liter Boxster actually rolled off the line in August. It was built at Porsche's former 928 plant in Stuttgart, and Valmet Automotive also manufactured Boxsters under contract.
Generation Span, Volume, and Special Editions
The 986 generation covered model years 1997–2005, ending production in 2004. During its run only one special edition appeared in the first generation, followed by a Boxster S Special Edition in 2004, and a total of 164,874 units were built.
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