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Porsche Boxster S

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster S
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating67.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3177 ccm (193.86 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3177 ccm (193.86 cubic inches)
Engine typeH-engine
Max power284.00 PS (209 kW or 280 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.02 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 78.0 mm (3.7 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed268.0 km/h (166.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2112 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space269 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space150 litres (40 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1345 kg (2,965.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1345 kg (2,965.2 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4370 mm (172.0 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

Aprox price as new USD54740
Aprox price as new EUR51334
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions248.0 g/km
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