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Porsche 986 Boxster S

General information

ModelPorsche 986 Boxster S
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3200 ccm (195.26 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving10.2 litres/100 km (23.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front Driver Passenger, left and right side

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3200 ccm (195.26 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power258.00 PS (190 kW or 254 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.7800
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemSequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed
ClutchDry plate
IgnitionElectronic

Speed and acceleration

Top speed431.3 km/h (268.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1955 PS/kg
Top speed257.5 km/h (160.0 mph)

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Exterior color optionsActic Silver
Interior color optionsBlack
Climate controlAutomatic

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringABS
Front brakesVenilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Front wheels8J 18 H2
Rear wheels10J 18 H2

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1632 kg (3,597.9 pounds)
Overall length4340 mm (170.9 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity63.6 litres (16.80 gallons)
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