718 (982) · 2019–…

Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder 718 (982) · 420 hp (2019 to date)

The Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder of the 718 (982) generation uses the MDG 4.0 flat-6 petrol engine with 420 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
420 PS / 309 kW
Displacement
3 995 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
MDG 4.0 flat-6
Period covered
2019–…
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds
  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

420 hp (309 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2019 to date.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The MDG 4.0 flat-6 engine is also fitted to: Porsche Cayman (718 (982)).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

About 20,000 km or 2 years

20 000 km

24 months

Porsche A40 approved oil (C30 depending on engine). Shorter intervals for track use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder 718 (982)?

The MDG 4.0 flat-6 petrol engine (3 995 cc), 420 hp (309 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Porsche Boxster 718 Spyder?

A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the MDG 4.0 flat-6 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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