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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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When it was introduced in 1996, the Boxster was a shock and some considered it as the “poor's man Porsche”. But the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, roadster was something different.

Yes, it was cheaper than the 911, but it was nimble and still a daily driver. The smaller engine, the low driving position, and the nimble handling made some 911 owners change their minds and reconsider the base-model from the German car-maker. After all, it was the sequel after the 1969 Porsche 914 but, with the Boxster, they nailed-it!

The design was inspired by former glory models such as the 356 Cabriolet and the 550 Spyder. The front fascia was on the same page with the Porsche 911 – 996 model. The low front end was possible due to the lack of engine and the rear rounded back was possible due to the mid-mounted engine. Two side air-intakes were mounted to feed and cool the water-cooled engine.

For the interior, Porsche took the same approach as with the 911. Even in the base model, the car was fitted with sports seats. The instrument cluster featured fewer dials than its bigger brother, but it still had the speedometer on the left, the rev-counter in the middle, and the water and fuel level on the right round dial. The two security arches behind the seats were not only mandatory but to strengthen the bodywork and stiffen the chassis. For the base model, the sound system was just basic, but it could have been upgraded to a full infotainment unit, with a navigation system.

For the engine compartment, the Boxster was offered with a choice of two engines: a 2.5-liter and a 2.7-liter for the S-version. Both versions could have been ordered with either a 5- speed manual, or a 5-speed automatic transmission.

PORSCHE Boxster (986) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  4 gasoline engines
  • 2.5L 5AT (204 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT (204 HP)
  • 2.7L 5AT (220 HP)
  • 2.7L 5MT (220 HP)

PORSCHE Boxster (986)
2.5L 5AT (204 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5AT (204 HP)
Cylinders:H6
Displacement:2480 cm3
Power:150 KW @ 6000 RPM
204 HP @ 6000 RPM
201 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:181 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
245 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

PORSCHE Boxster (986)
2.5L 5MT (204 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT (204 HP)
Cylinders:H6
Displacement:2480 cm3
Power:150 KW @ 6000 RPM
204 HP @ 6000 RPM
201 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:181 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
245 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

PORSCHE Boxster (986)
2.7L 5AT (220 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5AT (220 HP)
Cylinders:H6
Displacement:2687 cm3
Power:162 KW @ 6400 RPM
220 HP @ 6400 RPM
217 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM
260 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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

PORSCHE Boxster (986)
2.7L 5MT (220 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5MT (220 HP)
Cylinders:H6
Displacement:2687 cm3
Power:162 KW @ 6400 RPM
220 HP @ 6400 RPM
217 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM
260 Nm @ 4750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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 SPECS
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
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