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Porsche Boxster S

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster S
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power255.50 PS (188 kW or 252 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke93.1 x 78.0 mm (3.7 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1973 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1295 kg (2,855.0 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 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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