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1998 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:
$41,000
Base Invoice:
$35,895
Destination:
$765
Engine/Fuel:
2.5L/151 Gas Flat 6-cyl
Transmission:
5 Speed Automatic w/
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Roadster
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/24

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Two-Seater
Engine
Engine Order Code :
Engine Type : Gas Flat 6-cyl
Displacement : 2.5L/151
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) : 3.66
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.41
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 4.10
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.21
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 24
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) : 2954
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 : P225/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size : P265/35ZR18
Spare Tire Size : Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 10
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) : 95.2
Length, Overall (in) : 171.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.1
Height, Overall (in) : 50.8
Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.3
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.4
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 24 (2.5L engine/4-speed tiptronic trans)
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 horizontally-opposed 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
Pwr-assisted 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-inc: passenger child seat detector prep
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags
Anti-lock brakes
Energy absorbing bumpers

Options

NO OPTION KIND
** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
BOXSTER 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $1,479
SPORT CLASSIC 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $2,490
TURBO LOOK 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires $3,544
SPORT CLASSIC 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires $4,084
BLACK PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BOXSTER RED "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
METROPOL BLUE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
BOXSTER RED PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
GRAPHITE GREY PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
NEPHRITE GREEN PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
SAVANNA BEIGE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO $92
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED STEERING WHEEL $1,278
CARBON/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL $1,643
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL $1,643
WOOD/SPECIAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL $1,643
WOOD/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $722
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $722
ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $722
CARBON/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE $722
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS $145
HEADLIGHT WASHERS $225
CASSETTE SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: 329 Radio w/Cassette) $40
COMPACT DISC SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: 688 Radio w/Compact Disc) $40
WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST $170
CRUISE CONTROL $561
HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM -inc: 6-speakers, 6 x 25 watt amp, multi-channel loudspeaker system $602
MODEL DESIGNATION DELETE STANDARAD
PASSENGER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER (N/A w/P15 Pwr Seats) $145
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT (REQ: P15 Pwr Seats) $375
PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT (REQ: P15 Pwr Seats) $375
ALARM SYSTEM -inc: interior sensor, remote control $612
BODY-COLOR ALUMINUM HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger $2,295
WIND DEFLECTOR -inc: storage shelf on engine lid $367
ACTIVE CARBON FILTER $460
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM $520
ON-BOARD COMPUTER $449
6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 490 Sound Pkg) $831
HEATED FRONT SEAT PKG $400
PWR SEAT PKG -inc: elect height/length/ backrest adjusters, driver memory feature $1,520
TRACTION CONTROL -inc: active brake differential, disable switch $870
COLOR-KEYED TONNEAU COVER $1,262
CARBON DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL $847
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL $415
ALUMINUM-COLORED INSTRUMENT DIALS $664
AEROKIT -inc: front/rear spoilers, LH/RH rocker panel covers $6,225
(4) COLOR-KEYED PAINTED WHEEL RIMS $1,336
AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR $564
LARGE CHROME OVAL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE $407
SILVER-PAINTED ROLL BAR $515
FOOTWELL LIGHTING $730
Emission System
50 STATES EMISSIONS STANDARAD
Transmission
5-SPEED TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION $3,213
Option Package
OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
TECHNIC SPORT PKG -inc: upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars, 17" Boxster wheels/tires, traction control *NET* $1,940
SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, in-dash compact disc player *NET* $3,295
SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Sport Classic wheels/ tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, in-dash compact disc player *NET* $4,570
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, on-board computer *NET* $6,683
SPORT TOURING PKG -inc: 17" Sport Classic 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, on-board computer *NET* $7,958
Seat Type
LEATHERETTE SEATS W/LEATHER INLAYS (STD) STANDARAD
BLACK LEATHER SPORT SEATS (REQ: P69 Sport Design Interior Pkg) STANDARAD
FULL LEATHER SEATS (REQ: Leather Interior) STANDARAD
"SOFT LOOK" LEATHER SEATS (REQ: Leather Interior) $355
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
SPORT DESIGN INTERIOR PKG -inc: black leather sport seats/hand brake/door handles/shift lever knob/airbag cover/roll bar trim/center console cover/upper instrument cover/steering wheel, black leatherette center console side/ dashboard/door panels, metal grey painted instrument rims/switch plates/outer seat fittings/center console/brake cover & lever/ storage compartment lid/roll bar/gear shift knob *1998 PRICE TO FOLLOW* STANDARAD
LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: leather seats, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob, leather dashboard top/bottom, black leatherette shift boot/sunvisors $1,990
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 $2,370
Paint Type
STANDARD PAINT STANDARAD
METALLIC PAINT $805
Radio
"PORSCHE CR-210" AM/FM RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face, cassette shelf in center console (STD) STANDARAD
"PORSCHE CR-210" AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face, compact disc shelf in center console $315

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles

Corrosion:
10 Years/Unlimited Miles