Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The second generation of Porsche Boxster came out in 2004 at the Paris Motor Show and shared almost the same design with its predecessor.
The mid-engine Porsche was a long time dream, which began in the late '60s with the introduction of the Porsche 914. But it was too soon and that car failed. When the Boxster was introduced, the market was ready and, despite all the initial critics, it started to be recognized as a nimble, balanced car. It wasn't the “poor's man's 911” anymore.
On the outside, the second generation was quite similar to its predecessor. The designers aimed to offer an evolution more than a revolution. The headlights lost the 996-generation look and a clear-lens system was adopted. The front bumper featured a centrally-mounted slim grille and to wider on its sides. Since the car featured a mid-mounted engine, the air-intakes on the sides were far more important. The centrally-mounted dual exhaust system was inspired by former glories from the race-tracks.
The two-seat roadster was available with a removable hard-top, which had to be left in the garage, while the soft-top was there when rain could try to spoil a pleasant drive. Inside, the racing heritage was noticeable due to the classic, centrally-mounted, tachometer. The leather upholstery was standard and the trims could have been ordered with a choice of wood or aluminum. For the infotainment system, a Porsche Communication Management with Bose sound was available as an option.
The 3.2-liter flat-six engine was mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission, while a 5-speed Tiptronic S (automatic) with manual override to select gears was on the options list. The Porsche Stability Management was fitted as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L 5AT RWD (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 206 KW @ 6200 RPM 280 HP @ 6200 RPM 276 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 RPM 320 Nm @ 4700-6000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.4 in (4328 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.2 in (1,486/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L 6MT RWD (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 206 KW @ 6200 RPM 280 HP @ 6200 RPM 276 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 RPM 320 Nm @ 4700-6000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 167 mph (269 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.4 in (4328 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.2 in (1,486/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 5AT RWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3387 cm3 |
Power: | 217 KW @ 6250 RPM 295 HP @ 6250 RPM 291 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 340 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 164 mph (264 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.4 in (4328 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.2 in (1,486/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 6MT RWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3387 cm3 |
Power: | 217 KW @ 6250 RPM 295 HP @ 6250 RPM 291 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 340 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 169 mph (272 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 265/40 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.4 in (4328 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.2 in (1,486/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.1 in (2416 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2987 lbs (1355 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |