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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2011
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power256 hp
0–100 km/h5.8 – 5.9 s
Top speed261 – 263 km/h
Fuel economy8.9 – 9.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.









