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Porsche Boxster

1996 – 2002 Germany

Porsche built the Boxster from 1996 to 2002. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 204 to 220 hp.

Porsche Boxster
Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 2002
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power204 – 220 hp
0–100 km/h6.6 – 7.6 s
Top speed235 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy9.7 – 10.9 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.5L 5AT (204 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 204 hp 7.6 s 235 5-speed automatic
2.5L 5MT (204 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 204 hp 6.9 s 240 5-speed manual
2.7L 5AT (220 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 220 hp 7.4 s 249 5-speed automatic
2.7L 5MT (220 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 220 hp 6.6 s 249 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2480 cm3 (151 ci)
Power
150 KW @ 6000 RPM204 HP @ 6000 RPM201 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM245 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.9 gallons (64.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/60.1 in (1,466/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
Highway
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2480 cm3 (151 ci)
Power
150 KW @ 6000 RPM204 HP @ 6000 RPM201 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM245 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.9 gallons (64.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/60.1 in (1,466/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2760 lbs (1252 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3439 lbs (1560 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2687 cm3 (164 ci)
Power
162 KW @ 6400 RPM220 HP @ 6400 RPM217 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
192 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM260 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.9 gallons (64.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/60.1 in (1,466/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3571 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
271 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2687 cm3 (164 ci)
Power
162 KW @ 6400 RPM220 HP @ 6400 RPM217 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
192 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM260 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.9 gallons (64.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR16 || 225/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
50.8 in (1290 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/60.1 in (1,466/1,527 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3461 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235.6 g/km
Length4,315 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,416 mm
Curb weight1,252 – 1,310 kg
Torque245 – 260 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.