Technical Specifications Porsche Boxster 1996 - 2002 Cabrio
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![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.7 Boxter 24V (228 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
228 hp @ 6300 rpm.
| 170 kW
Torque
260 Nm @ 4700 rpm.
| 192 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
248 km/h
| 154 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2687 cc
| 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.3 l/100 km
| 15.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.9 l/100 km
| 29.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.7 l/100 km
| 22 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1528 mm
| 60.2 in.
Length
4320 mm
| 170.1 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1600 kg
| 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1275 kg
| 2811 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15
Tire size
195/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
3.2 Boxter S 24V (260 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
260 hp @ 6200 rpm.
| 194 kW
Torque
310 Nm @ 4700 rpm.
| 229 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.7 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
264 km/h
| 164 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3179 cc
| 3.18 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.3 l/100 km
| 15.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.8 l/100 km
| 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1528 mm
| 60.2 in.
Length
4320 mm
| 170.1 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1630 kg
| 3594 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1320 kg
| 2911 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.7 Boxter 24V (228 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
228 hp @ 6300 rpm.
| 170 kW
Torque
260 Nm @ 4700 rpm.
| 192 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
253 km/h
| 157 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2687 cc
| 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.2 l/100 km
| 16.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.1 l/100 km
| 33.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.7 l/100 km
| 24.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1528 mm
| 60.2 in.
Length
4320 mm
| 170.1 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1600 kg
| 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1275 kg
| 2811 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
3.2 Boxer S 24V (252 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
252 hp @ 6250 rpm.
| 188 kW
Torque
305 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 225 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.5 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
255 km/h
| 158 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3179 cc
| 3.18 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
17.2 l/100 km
| 13.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.2 l/100 km
| 28.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
11.3 l/100 km
| 20.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1455 mm
| 57.3 in.
Rear track
1508 mm
| 59.4 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1615 kg
| 3561 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1370 kg
| 3021 lbs
Number of seats
2
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.5 Boxer 24V (204 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
204 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 152 kW
Torque
245 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 181 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
235 km/h
| 146 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2480 cc
| 2.48 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.8 l/100 km
| 14.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.1 l/100 km
| 29 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1525 mm
| 60 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1560 kg
| 3440 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1250 kg
| 2756 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 18
Tire size
235/40 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.7 Boxer 24V (220 Hp) Automatic
Performance
Engine power
220 hp @ 6400 rpm.
| 164 kW
Torque
260 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
| 192 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
248 km/h
| 154 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2687 cc
| 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.9 l/100 km
| 14.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8 l/100 km
| 29.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.9 l/100 km
| 21.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1528 mm
| 60.2 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1570 kg
| 3462 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1335 kg
| 2944 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.5 Boxer 24V (204 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
204 hp @ 6000 rpm.
| 152 kW
Torque
245 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 181 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
240 km/h
| 149 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2480 cc
| 2.48 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.3 l/100 km
| 16.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.1 l/100 km
| 33.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
57 L
| 15.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1525 mm
| 60 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1560 kg
| 3440 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1250 kg
| 2756 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
195/55 R20
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
2.7 Boxer 24V (220 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
220 hp @ 6400 rpm.
| 164 kW
Torque
260 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
| 192 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
6.6 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h
| 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2687 cc
| 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
13.4 l/100 km
| 17.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.4 l/100 km
| 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.9 l/100 km
| 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1465 mm
| 57.7 in.
Rear track
1528 mm
| 60.2 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1570 kg
| 3462 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1335 kg
| 2944 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
195/80 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
![1997 Boxster 986](/newimage/small/1997-boxster-986-porsche.jpg)
3.2 Boxer S 24V (252 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
252 hp @ 6250 rpm.
| 188 kW
Torque
305 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
| 225 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.9 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
260 km/h
| 162 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3179 cc
| 3.18 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Transmission Type
6 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
11 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.6 l/100 km
| 15.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.8 l/100 km
| 30.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.7 l/100 km
| 22 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
260 L
| 9.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2415 mm
| 95.1 in.
Front track
1455 mm
| 57.3 in.
Rear track
1508 mm
| 59.4 in.
Length
4315 mm
| 169.9 in.
Width
1780 mm
| 70.1 in.
Height
1290 mm
| 50.8 in.
Max weight
1615 kg
| 3561 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1370 kg
| 3021 lbs
Number of seats
2
Other Specs
Body type
Cabrio
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering