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Porsche Boxster Tiptronic S

(1996 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1996
ModelBoxster Tiptronic SIssued until
SerieBoxsterNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4315 mm / 169.9 in / 169.9 inGround clearance
Width1778 mm / 70.0 in / 70.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.79
Height1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inTotal (curb) weight1300 kg / 2866 lb / 2866 lb
Wheelbase2415 mm / 95.1 in / 95.1 inDry weight
Track front1466 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1527 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 inFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore85.5 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.19
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2480 cm3 / 151.3 cu in / 151.3 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity413.33 cm3/cylinder / 25.223 cu in/cylinder / 25.223 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio11.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power149.9 kW / 203.8 hp / 203.8 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output147.8 kW / 201.0 bhp / 201.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output81.0 kW/l / 1.805 bhp/cu in / 1.805 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque96.77 Nm/l / 0.846 lbft/cu in / 0.846 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.74
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.21

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio154.62 kW/ton / 210.22 bhp/ton / 210.22 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.LW.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.L&TLi.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche Boxster Tiptronic S

 
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