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Porsche Boxster S

General information

ModelPorsche Boxster S
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3164 ccm (193.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags2. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3164 ccm (193.07 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)
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)5.8 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 space258 litres (68 gallons)
Optional 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
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1345 kg (2,965.2 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 capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD53170
Service interval20,000 km
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