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Porsche Boxster

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2687 ccm (163.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving14.2 litres/100 km (16.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags2. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement2687 ccm (163.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power240.00 PS (177 kW or 237 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed251.0 km/h (156.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.2 seconds
0-50 miles4.7 seconds
0-60 miles6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1853 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space150 litres (40 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 298 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 299 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1295 kg (2,855.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1610 kg (3,549.4 pounds)
Overall length4340 mm (170.9 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 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
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions229.0 g/km
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