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Porsche Boxster

2008 – 2011 Germany

Porsche built the Boxster from 2008 to 2011. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 256 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.8 s. The fastest versions reach 263 km/h. Against its predecessor (2004 – 2008), peak power rose from 245 to 256 hp, and minimum weight went up by 70 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.9L 6MT RWD (256 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 256 hp 5.9 s 263 6-speed manual
2.9L 7AT RWD (256 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 256 hp 5.8 s 261 7-speed automatic (PDK)

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2893 cm3 (177 ci)
Power
188 KW @ 6400 RPM256 HP @ 6400 RPM252 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 RPM290 Nm @ 4400-6000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
163.4 mph (263 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR17 || 235/50 ZR17

Dimensions

Length
170.4 in (4328 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.7/60.4 in (1,491/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.9 cuFT (280 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3604.6 lbs (1635 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
2893 cm3 (177 ci)
Power
188 KW @ 6400 RPM256 HP @ 6400 RPM252 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 RPM290 Nm @ 4400-6000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
162 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (PDK)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 ZR17 || 235/50 ZR17

Dimensions

Length
170.4 in (4328 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.7/60.4 in (1,491/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
95.1 in (2416 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.9 cuFT (280 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.29

Weight

Unladen Weight
3009 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3682 lbs (1670 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
Length4,328 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,416 mm
Curb weight1,365 – 1,410 kg
Torque290 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.