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1997 Boxster (986) Boxster & Cayman
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2008 Boxster S (987 v1)

Engine

  • Type Flat 6
  • Induction Normally-aspirated
  • Cooling Water-cooled
  • Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts
  • Injection Port injection
  • Bore x Stroke 3.78 in/96.0 mm x 3.07 in/78.0 mm
  • Displacement 206.61 ci/3,387 cc
  • Horsepower 295 @ 6250 rpm
  • Torque 251 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 rpm
  • Max RPM 7300
  • Compression Ratio 11.1:1

Transmission

  • Options 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S

Chassis

  • Type Mid-engined, rear-wheel drive
  • Curb Weight 2,987 lbs. manual/3,075 lbs. Tiptronic S
  • Height 50.98 in/1,295 mm
  • Ground Clearance N/A
  • Length 171.61 in/4,359 mm
  • Wheelbase 95.08 in/2,415 mm
  • Width 70.91 in/1,801 mm
  • Track Front 58.50 in/1,486 mm
  • Track Rear 60.16 in/1528 mm
  • Drag Coefficient 0.30
  • Wheel Size Front 18 x 8
  • Wheel Size Rear 18 x 9
  • Tire Size Front 235/40 ZR18
  • Tire Size Rear 265/40 ZR18

Brakes

  • Caliper Front Fixed 4-piston
  • Caliper Rear Fixed 4-piston
  • Disc Type Front Ventilated, cross-drilled discs
  • Disc Type Rear Ventilated, cross-drilled discs
  • Disc Size Front 12.52 in/318 mm x 1.10 in/28 mm
  • Disc Size Rear 11.77 in/299 mm x .94 in/24 mm

Performance

  • 0 to 60 MPH 5.1 seconds manual/5.8 seconds Tiptronic S
  • Top Speed 169 mph manual/164 mph Tiptronic S

Fuel

  • MPG City 18 manual/18 Tiptronic S
  • MPG Highway 26 manual/25 Tiptronic S
  • MPG Combined 21 manual/21 Tiptronic S
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 U.S. gallons
  • Required Octane Premium unleaded (91+)

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