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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.50 mm × 72.00 mm 3.37 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2480 cc (151.339 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system DME fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 27.40 s
Top speed 245 km/h (152 mph)
Fuel consumption 14.3/7.1/8.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 160.54 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1216.1 kPa (176.4 psi)
Specific torque 96.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 413.33 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) 4315 mm
Length (inches) 169.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1290 mm
Height (inches) 50.8 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1252 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2760 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 64 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/55 ZR 16
Wheels 6J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 27.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 Porsche Boxster PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1996

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