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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 77.50 mm 3.5 in × 3.05 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2893 cc (176.542 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
Maximum power 255 PS (251.5 bhp) (187.5 kW) @ 7200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 25.60 s
Top speed 263 km/h (163 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.6/6.8/9.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined (EU4)
CO2 emissions 221.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 188.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 290.0 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm) @ 4400-6000 rpm
bmep 1259.7 kPa (182.7 psi)
Specific torque 100.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7500 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 482.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2415 mm
wheelbase 95.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4342 mm
Length (inches) 170.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1801 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1292 mm
Height (inches) 50.9 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1335 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2943 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 1.97 m2
Cx 0.57

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/55 ZR 17
Wheels 7J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 318 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.88

General information

RAC rating 29.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2008 Porsche Boxster PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 2008

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