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Porsche Boxster S

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster S
Year2002
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

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3179 ccm (193.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power259.60 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke93.1 x 78.0 mm (3.7 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1967 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
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Overall length4330 mm (170.5 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
CO2 emissions255.0 g/km
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