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Porsche Boxster

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster
Year1996
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power203.80 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke85.5 x 72.0 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1628 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1252 kg (2,760.2 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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