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Porsche Boxster S Special

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster S Special
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving15.3 litres/100 km (15.37 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.5 litres/100 km (22.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags2

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power266.3 PS (196 kW or 263 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 78.0 mm (3.7 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed266.0 km/h (165.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1932 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space5240 litres (1,384 gallons)
Cargo space258 litres (68 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 318 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 299 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Overall length4330 mm (170.5 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions255.0 g/km
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