Since the engine of a Porsche Boxster S is locked in a mid compartment, would it have overheating problem if..

Question

if driven for long distance/time or a hot weather State such as Florida ?

Answer 1

No moreso than any other car. If you take a look at most cars, you'll find that the engine is in an enclosed and usually locked compartment. The difference with the Boxster is the compartment's location and ease of access... otherwise it is an engine bay like any other car.

Neither long distance driving or especially hot weather should stress the cooling system. If you are planning to track the car in a very hot environment you may need to take some extra steps to improve cooling, but even here, the basic cooling can often be enough since the higher speeds also improve airflow over the radiator (additional cooling though can be an issue in these circumstances for the older air cooled Porsches).

Answer 2

The Boxsters (and 996+ 911's) have the same horizontally-opposed type engine, but are water cooled, not air-cooled as they were for 30 years. As long as the cooling system is working properly and the cooling vents are not blocked, these cars should not overheat.

Answer 3

I thought Porsche had a air cooling system. so as long as there is lots of air the engine should stay cold. I could be wrong though. I know older Porsche's have air cooling.

Answer 4

The engine for that car was born from the 911GT1...

It's the shizzle...Le Mans to Paris-Dakar back to the streets of NY, and then do it all over again...that's a Porsche

No problemo' in FL

Answer 5

no it has a ventalation fan and air cooling under the intake. it sprays the engine to keep it from over heating. additionally, has air pockets that cool it. later, Paul~

Answer 6

no way i have one & live in a ca, its a great car & never fails it wont ever overheat unless the radiators & cooling system is broken

Answer 7

as long as the cooling system is working properly there should be no problem