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BOXSTER
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Porsche Boxster | $45,800 |
| Porsche Boxster S | $55,700 |
ENGINE
Type: |
2,687cc Flat-6; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 245 at 6,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 201 at 4,600 - 6,000 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 85.5 x 78.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Redline: | 7,300 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 19 - 20 / 26 - 29 (5MT) |
| Available with: | Boxster |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 3.50, 2.12, 1.43, 1.09, 0.84 |
| Final Drive: | 3.75 |
| Available with: | Boxster |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 3.67, 2.05, 1.41, 1.13, 0.97, 0.82 |
| Final Drive: | 3.86 |
| Available with: | Boxster |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Mid-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.7 x 0.9 in. power-assisted cross-drilled, vented discs |
Rear: |
11.8 x 0.8 in. power-assisted cross-drilled, vented discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
2,877 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 16.9 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
36.4 |
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Air compressor
- Halogen headlights
- P205/55 R17 performance tires in front
- P235/50 R17 performance tires in rear
- Security system
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Traction control
- Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
171.6 |
Width [in.]: |
70.9 |
Height [in.]: |
50.9 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 95.1 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 58.7 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 60.4 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.29 |
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 door curb lights
- 2 doors
- Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
- Chrome exhaust tip
- Fog lights in front and rear
- Power convertible top
- Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror
- Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror
- Spoiler in rear
- Variable intermittent wipers with heated washers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity: |
2 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.1 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.6 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
51.7 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.4 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
9.9 |
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 12V power outlets
- 6-way part-power driver bucket seat
- 6-way part-power front passenger bucket seat
- AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, single in-dash CD-player and 4 speakers
- Air conditioning
- Ashtray
- Cargo area carpeting and light and net
- Cigarette lighter
- Clock
- Cruise control
- Cupholders in front
- Door bins in front
- Driver footrest
- External temperature display
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with armrest and storage
- Full cloth headliner
- Illuminated entry
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Leather seat-upholstery
- Leather steering-wheel, shift knob, dashboard and door panels
- Lighted and lockable glove box
- Power windows; with one-touch open in front
- Rear window defogger
- Remote trunk release
- Speed-sensitive volume
- Tachometer
- Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Trip computer
- Universal garage-door opener
- Variable instrument panel lighting
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- Airbags in front with occupancy sensor and switch-off on passenger side
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front head restraints
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Roll-over protection
- Side-curtain airbags in front
- Side-impact airbags in front
- Side-impact bars
