

(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Boxster S 3.2 | Issued until | 0 |
| Serie | Boxster | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | 986 | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | 986 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4315 mm / 169.9 in / 169.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1370 kg / 3020 lb / 3020 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2415 mm / 95.1 in / 95.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1455 mm / 57.3 in / 57.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1508 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3179 cm3 / 194.0 cu in / 194.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | Max. output power | 185.0 kW / 251.5 hp / 251.5 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 305.0 Nm / 225.0 lbft / 225.0 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/50 - 255/40 ZR17 | Tyres rear | 205/50 - 255/40 ZR17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche Boxster S 3.2