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1997 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic

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Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$43,130
Base Invoice:
$37,610
Destination:
$765
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/153 Gas Flat 6-cyl
Transmission:
5 Speed Automatic w/
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Roadster
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17 (Est)/26 (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. : Automatic w/
Trans Description Cont. Again : Tiptronic
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) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.89
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 26 (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) : 2866
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 17/hwy 26 (2.5L engine/5-speed Tiptronic 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 tiptronic dual-function 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 TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $662
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $662
ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $709
CARBON/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $709
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
Transmission
5-SPEED TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION 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