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1999 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster Manual

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Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster Manual
Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster Manual
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$41,000
Base Invoice:
$35,895
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):
19/26

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
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 26
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) : 11.50 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 : P265/30ZR18
Spare Tire Size : - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 9
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) : 17.0
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) : 57.5
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 26 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual 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 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
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 1999 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
SMALL LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: leather covered instrument panel lower section/front speaker finishers/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim/ignition lock rosette, painted speaker surfaces $1,278
SMALL MAHOGANY DASH PKG -inc: mahogany covered instrument panel lower section/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim,leather covered front speaker finishers/ ignition lock rosette, painted speaker surfaces $2,241
SMALL CARBON DASH PKG -inc: carbon covered instrument panel lower section/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim,leather covered front speaker finishers/ ignition lock rosette, painted speaker surfaces $2,457
LARGE LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: leather covered instrument panel lower section/front speaker finishers/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim/ignition lock rosette/door handle cover/storage bin lid/ door tube/mirror attachment finisher/center air vent adjusters/side air vents/headlamp range control cover & trim/interior sensor rosette/defroster trim, painted speaker surfaces/center air vent $3,154
LARGE MAHOGANY DASH PKG -inc: mahogany covered instrument panel lower section/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim/door handle cover/door tube, leather covered front speaker finishers/ignition lock rosette/storage bin lid/mirror attachment finisher/center air vent adjusters/side air vents/headlamp range control cover & trim/ interior sensor rosette/defroster trim, painted speaker surfaces/center air vent $4,499
LARGE CARBON DASH PKG -inc: carbon covered instrument panel lower section/dash trim groove/center air vent mounting/HVAC control trim/door handle cover/door tube, leather covered front speaker finishers/ignition lock rosette/storage bin lid/mirror attachment finisher/center air vent adjusters/side air vents/headlamp range control cover & trim/ interior sensor rosette/defroster trim, painted speaker surfaces/center air vent $4,797
LEATHER DOOR ACCESSORY PKG -inc: leather covered door opener/storage compartment cover/mirror adjustment knobs, black leather inner door handle (N/A w/E51, E53, or E55 Dash Pkg) $730
MAHOGANY DOOR ACCESSORY PKG -inc: mahogany door opener, leather covered storage compartment cover/mirror adjustment knobs, black leather inner door handle (N/A w/E51 E53, E55, or E56 Dash Pkg) $1,129
CARBON DOOR ACCESSORY PKG -inc: carbon door opener/storage compartment cover, leather covered mirror adjustment knobs,black leather inner door handle (N/A w/E51, E53, or E55 Dash Pkg) $1,129
BOXSTER 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $1,215
DYNO 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $2,324
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 $2,735
SPORT CLASSIC 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires $4,167
SPORT DESIGN 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires $4,167
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
"PORSCHE" EMBROIDERED FRONT FLOOR MATS $310
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED STEERING WHEEL $1,311
CARBON/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL $1,660
MAHOGANY/SPECIAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL $1,660
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE $830
CARBON/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE $830
ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE $830
SILVER PAINTED REAR CENTER CONSOLE $714
REAR CENTER CONSOLE PAINTED IN EXTERIOR COLOR *Affects Color Availability* $714
LEATHER COVERED REAR CENTER CONSOLE $1,228
CARBON REAR CENTER CONSOLE $1,594
WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST $170
ORNAMENTAL RIM CAPS W/PORSCHE CREST ON PAINTED RIMS (REQ: XD9 Rims) (N/A w/XRA, XRH, or XRL Wheels) $291
(4) COLOR-KEYED PAINTED WHEEL RIMS (REQ: X89 Rim Caps) $1,336
ROLL BAR PAINTED IN EXTERIOR COLOR (N/A w/P69 Sport Design Pkg) *Affects color availability* $525
SILVER-PAINTED ROLL BAR $525
AIR TRANSPORTATION FROM PORSCHE A.G. $4,000
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS $145
HEADLIGHT WASHERS $225
CASSETTE SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (N/A w/696 Radio w/Compact Disc) $40
COMPACT DISC SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: 696 Radio w/Compact Disc) (N/A w/662 Navigation System) $40
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
NON-SMOKER PKG -inc: storage compartment in place of ashtray, cigarette lighter removable plug STANDARAD
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
ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM $460
BODY-COLOR ALUMINUM HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger $2,295
WIND DEFLECTOR -inc: storage shelf on engine lid $367
ACTIVE CARBON FILTER $460
LITRONIC HEADLIGHTS (REQ: 288 Headlamp Washers) $1,070
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM $520
ON-BOARD COMPUTER $449
PCM NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: GPS navigation system w/separate CD-ROM drive, on-board computer, climate control indicator, (1) regional map disk $3,540
"PORSCHE CR-220" AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face, compact disc shelf in center console (N/A w/662 Navigation System) $345
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
DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSING PKG -inc: Hi-Fi sound system, engine lid-mounted storage shelf (N/A w/P09 or P10 Sport Pkg) $1,175
COLOR-KEYED TONNEAU COVER $1,311
CARBON DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL $764
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL $415
INSTRUMENT DIALS PAINTED IN INTERIOR COLOR $548
ALUMINUM-COLORED INSTRUMENT DIALS $664
AEROKIT -inc: front/rear spoilers, LH/RH rocker panel covers $6,225
SPEEDSTER REAR KIT $1,461
RAIN SENSOR FRONT WINDSHIELD $581
AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR $432
AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR & SIDE MIRRORS $697
CARBON TIPTRONIC SHIFTER GATE $432
MAHOGANY TIPTRONIC SHIFTER GATE $432
LARGE CHROME OVAL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE $407
LEATHER COVERED FRONT CONSOLE (N/A w/662 Navigation System) $481
LEATHER COVERED SUNVISORS -inc: illum visor vanity mirrors $647
LEATHER COVERED STEERING COLUMN $310
SPORT SEATS PAINTED TO MATCH EXTERIOR COLOR (REQ: P69 Sport Design Pkg) $1,461
HEADRESTS EMBOSSED W/PORSCHE CREST $208
LEATHER COVERED SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS $797
LEATHER COVERED INNER ROCKER PANELS $606
FOOTWELL LIGHTING $714
FLOOR CARPETING IN DEVIATING STANDARD COLOR $289
SEAT BELTS IN GUARDS RED, SPEED YELLOW, OR RIVIERA BLUE $327
SEAT STITCHING IN DEVIATING STANDARD COLOR $221
SEATS IN BOXSTER RED OR NEPHRITE GREEN LEATHER $471
LEATHER SEATS IN DEVIATING STANDARD COLOR $138
DOOR PANEL STITCHING IN DEVIATING STANDARD COLOR $134
Emission System
50 STATES EMISSIONS STANDARAD
Option Package
OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
SPORT PKG -inc: wind deflector, hi-fi sound system, cruise control, alarm system, AM/FM stereo w/compact disc (REQ: 396, XRH, XRA, 413, or XRB Wheels) (N/A w/662 Navigation System) *NET* $2,110
SPORT TOURING PKG -inc: wind deflector, hi-fi sound system, cruise control, alarm system, 6-disc compact disc changer, on-board computer, aluminum-colored instrument dials, silver-painted roll bar, aluminum/leather shift knob & brake handle, stainless steel door entrance panel, large chrome oval center exhaust pipe (REQ: 396, XRH, XRA, 413, or XRB Wheels) *NET* $5,586
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 (N/A w/P69 Sport Design Interior Pkg) $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 $1,620
LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: leather seats/dashboard top & bottom/instrument cluster top/center console/storage shelf/roll bar covering/door panels, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob, 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
SPECIAL EXTERIOR PAINT $3,010
Chassis Package
STANDARD CHASSIS STANDARAD
SPORT CHASSIS -inc: rigidly tuned springs, height adjustable shock absorbers, front/rear spring plates $690

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles

Corrosion:
10 Years/Unlimited Miles