Porsche Boxster
Hits since 2/20/08
Porsche Boxster
Hits since 2/20/08
Boxster
Vehicle Model
A sports car produced by Porsche. The Boxster was launched in 1996.
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Modified Revell kit Seats, steering wheel & license plate holder by Hoppin' Hydros Wheels from Revell Chevrolet lowrider kit Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden  2008 Summer NNL August 3, 2008 View photo, 3,395KB |
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Modified Revell kit Seats, steering wheel & license plate holder by Hoppin' Hydros Wheels from Revell Chevrolet lowrider kit Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 2008 Summer NNL August 3, 2008 View photo, 2,820KB |
| Boxster w/manual transmission | Boxster w/Tiptronic S | Boxster S w/manual transmission | Boxster S w/Tiptronic S | |
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| Engine Type | Horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder DOHC 24V | Horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder DOHC 24V | Horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder DOHC 24V | Horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder DOHC 24V |
| Engine Construction | Aluminum alloy block, heads and pistons | Aluminum alloy block, heads and pistons | Aluminum alloy block, heads and pistons | Aluminum alloy block, heads and pistons |
| Engine Displacement | 2.7L | 2.7L | 3.2L | 3.2L |
| Engine Valvetrain | VarioCam | VarioCam | VarioCam | VarioCam |
| Engine Lubrication | Integrated dry sump | Integrated dry sump | Integrated dry sump | Integrated dry sump |
| Engine Management | Motronic ME 7.8 | Motronic ME 7.8 | Motronic ME 7.8 | Motronic ME 7.8 |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 6300 rpm | 225 hp @ 6300 rpm | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm | 258 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 229 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | 229 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Drivetrain | MR | MR | MR | MR |
| Manual Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic |
| Wheelbase | 95.1" | 95.1" | 95.1" | 95.1" |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar, toe-angle control | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar, toe-angle control | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar, toe-angle control | Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar, toe-angle control |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers | Ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers | Cross-drilled ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed red calipers | Cross-drilled ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed red calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers | Ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed calipers | Cross-drilled ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed red calipers | Cross-drilled ventilated discs with 4-piston monobloc fixed red calipers |
| Brake Controls | ABS 5.3 | ABS 5.3 | ABS 5.3 | ABS 5.3 |
| Front Wheels | Cast alloy 6J x 16 | Cast alloy 6J x 16 | Cast alloy 7J x 16 | Cast alloy 7J x 16 |
| Rear Wheels | Cast alloy 7J x 17 | Cast alloy 7J x 17 | Cast alloy 8.5J x 17 | Cast alloy 8.5J x 17 |
| Maximum Speed | 155 mph | 152 mph | 162 mph | 158 |
| 0-60 mph Acceleration | 6.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Fuel Economy | 20 city/29 highway | 18 city/26 highway | 18 city/26 highway | 17 city/26 highway |
| Curb Weight | 2,778 lbs. | 2,888 lbs. | 2,885 lbs. | 2,943 lbs. |
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