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Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster Manual
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$39,980
Base Invoice:
$35,005
Destination:
$765
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/153 Gas Flat 6-cyl
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Roadster
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
19 (Est)/27 (Est)
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification : | Two-Seater |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | |
| Engine Type : | Gas Flat 6-cyl |
| Displacement : | 2.5L/153 |
| Fuel System : | EFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 201 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 181 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | |
| Trans Type : | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 3.50 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.43 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | 0.79 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 3.44 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | -TBD- |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : | 3.89 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 19 (Est) |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 27 (Est) |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | -TBD- |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 120 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | -TBD- |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) : | 2755 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : | MacPherson Strut |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | -TBD- |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | -TBD- |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | -TBD- |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | -TBD- |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System : | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.74 x 0.95 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.5 x 0.80 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | |
| Front Tire Size : | P205/50R17 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P255/40R17 |
| Spare Tire Size : | Compact |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 17 x 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | -TBD- |
| Front Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material : | -TBD- |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : | 16.9 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : | 2.98 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 35.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | -TBD- |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 15.3 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 95.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) : | 169.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 70.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 50.8 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) : | 57.7 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) : | 60.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) : | 4.1 |
| Liftover Height (in) : | -TBD- |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) : | 9.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) : | -TBD- |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 38.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 41.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 51.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | -TBD- |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Boxster |
| Body Style : | 2 Door Roadster |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) *Estimated* | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Pwr black cloth convertible top | |
| Integrated roll bar | |
| Energy-absorbing light-alloy bumpers | |
| Speed-dependent rear spoiler | |
| Integrated front fog lights | |
| Rear fog light | |
| Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors | |
| Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield | |
| Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Pwr reclining partial leather bucket seats w/manual height adjustment | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/adjustable telescopic steering column | |
| Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges | |
| Pwr windows | |
| Central locking system w/immobilizer system | |
| Automatic climate control system w/particle filter | |
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face | |
| Windshield antenna | |
| Interior lighting w/delayed shutoff | |
| Lockable storage compartment behind brake lever | |
| Fleece-lined front/rear luggage compartments | |
| Luggage net in front trunk | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled 24-valve 6 cyl engine | |
| Variable valve timing system | |
| 5-speed manual transmission | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| 120 amp alternator | |
| Fully integrated electronic ignition | |
| Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| 205/55ZR16 front tires | |
| 225/50ZR16 rear tires | |
| "Boxster" design pressure-cast light alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel bolts | |
| 16" x 6.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy front wheels | |
| 16" x 7.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy rear wheels | |
| Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
| 15.3 gallon fuel tank | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| SAFETY | |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
| Energy absorbing bumpers | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| ** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 OR ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | STANDARAD |
| BOXSTER 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires | $1,450 |
| SPORT CLASSIC 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires | $2,432 |
| BLACK PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BOXSTER RED "BOXSTER" LOGO | $90 |
| BOXSTER RED PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO | $90 |
| GRAPHITE GREY PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO | $90 |
| NEPHRITE GREEN PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO | $90 |
| "PORSCHE" LOGO FLOOR MATS | $261 |
| CASSETTE STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE | $42 |
| COMPACT DISC STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE | $42 |
| WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST | $166 |
| PAINTED HUB CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST (REQ: XD9 Rims) | $282 |
| BODY-COLOR WHEEL RIMS (N/A w/XRA Wheels) | $1,311 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/2 COMPARTMENTS | $284 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/1 COMPARTMENT, COMPACT DISC STORAGE (REQ: 424 CD Storage Shelf) | $284 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/1 COMPARTMENT, CASSETTE STORAGE (REQ: 421 Cassette Storage Shelf) | $284 |
| COLOR-KEYED PAINTED CENTER CONSOLE | $432 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED STEERING WHEEL | $1,255 |
| CARBON/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL | $1,610 |
| WOOD/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL | $1,610 |
| WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL | $1,610 |
| WOOD/SPECIAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL | $1,610 |
| COLOR-KEYED INSTRUMENT DIALS | $440 |
| ALUMINUM-COLORED INSTRUMENT DIALS | $647 |
| STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL | $395 |
| CARBON DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL | $440 |
| INTERIOR-COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ROLL BAR | $284 |
| EXTERIOR-COLOR-KEYED PAINTED ROLL BAR | $506 |
| SILVER-PAINTED ROLL BAR | $506 |
| WOOD/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE | $813 |
| WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE | $813 |
| CARBON/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE | $813 |
| ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE | $813 |
| PAINTED 3-PART STEERING COLUMN | $239 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED 3-PART STEERING COLUMN | $284 |
| LEATHER VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: color-keyed leather center air vents, leather heater controls/switch covers | $357 |
| CARBON/LEATHER VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: color-keyed leather center air vents, carbon heater controls/switch covers face plate | $710 |
| WOOD VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: wood center air vents, wood heater controls/switch covers, color-keyed leather heater frame | $847 |
| LEATHER VENT PKG -inc: color-keyed leather center/side air vents, leather defroster covers | $1,102 |
| LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard/upper trim molding, painted speaker covers | $387 |
| ALUMINUM/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard, aluminum upper trim molding, painted speaker covers | $506 |
| WOOD/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard, wood upper trim molding/ lower instrument panel,painted speaker covers | $805 |
| CARBON/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard,carbon upper trim molding, painted speaker covers | $805 |
| ARMREST PKG -inc: leather armrest w/aluminum painted armrest connector/lower armrest | $291 |
| LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: black leather interior door handles, color-keyed leather storage compartment cover/door panel strip/door opener cover | $857 |
| WOOD/LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: wood interior door handles/door panel strip/door opener cover,color-keyed leather storage compartment cover/armrest cover | $880 |
| CARBON/LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: carbon storage compartment cover/door panel strip/door opener cover, color-keyed inner door handle/ door grip | $953 |
| HEADLIGHT WASHERS | $224 |
| CRUISE CONTROL | $550 |
| SOUND PKG -inc: 6-speakers, 4-channel amp | $590 |
| MODEL DESIGNATION DELETE | STANDARAD |
| ALARM SYSTEM -inc: interior sensor, remote control | $600 |
| ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM *Late Availability* | $448 |
| BODY-COLOR ALUMINUM HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger | $2,249 |
| WIND DEFLECTOR -inc: storage pocket | $360 |
| ACTIVE CARBON FILTER | $448 |
| ON-BOARD COMPUTER | $440 |
| 6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 490 Sound Pkg) | $815 |
| HEATED SEATS | $390 |
| TRACTION CONTROL -inc: active brake differential | $847 |
| TONNEAU COVER | $1,230 |
| BOXSTER AEROKIT -inc: front/rear spoiler, LH/RH rocker panel covers *Late Availability* | $5,146 |
| SPEEDSTER REAR KIT *Late Availability* | $1,411 |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER RAIN SENSORS | $1,351 |
| AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR | $448 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER IGNITION KEY ROSETTE | $126 |
| LARGE CHROME OVAL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE | $398 |
| LEATHER-COVERED COLOR-KEYED MIDDLE CONSOLE SIDE COVERS | $239 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ROOF CONTROL HANDLE & RING | $334 |
| COLOR-KEYED PAINTED CENTER AIR VENTS (N/A w/XNP Wood Vents/Controls) | $365 |
| COLOR-KEYED PAINTED LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER (N/A w/XNK or XNL Dash Pkgs) | $209 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER INSTRUMENT HOUSING | $432 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS | $780 |
| COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ENTRANCE FLAPS/TRUNK CONTROL LEVERS | $589 |
| Emission System | |
| 50 STATES EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| Option Package | |
| OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED (STD) | STANDARAD |
| TECHNIC SPORT PKG -inc: upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars, 17" Boxster wheels/tires, traction control *NET* | $1,901 |
| SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, AM/FM stereo w/compact disc *NET* | $3,235 |
| SPORT TOURING PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/ tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, 6-disc CD changer, aluminum painted instrument dials, chrome roll bar, leather/aluminum shift knob/brake handle, aluminum entrance panels/exhaust pipe *NET* | $6,680 |
| Seat Trim | |
| LEATHERETTE INTERIOR -inc: leatherette seats/ dashboard top, black leatherette shift boot/ sunvisors, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob/steering wheel (STD) | STANDARAD |
| LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: leather seats, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob, leather dashboard top/bottom, black leatherette shift boot/sunvisors | $1,951 |
| SPECIAL LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: special leather seats/dashboard top & bottom/instrument cluster top/center console/storage shelf/roll bar covering/door panels, black leather brake handle/steering wheel/door handle/shift knob, black leatherette shift boot/sunvisors | $2,324 |
| Paint Type | |
| STANDARD PAINT | STANDARAD |
| METALLIC PAINT | $789 |
| SPECIAL PAINT | $2,955 |
| NON-METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE | $4,150 |
| METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE | $4,150 |
| Radio | |
| AM/FM RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face (STD) | STANDARAD |
| AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face | $315 |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
|
Basic: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles Corrosion: 10 Years/Unlimited Miles Paint - 3 year limited warranty Roadside Assistance: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles |
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