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Porsche Boxster

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Porsche Boxster

2-seater convertible (cabriolet), 6-cylinder flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, OHC, 2498 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in, 149.0 kW / 199.8 hp / 199.8 hp, 245.4 N·m / 181.0 lb·ft / 181.0 lb·ft, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 239 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1997
ModelBoxsterIssued until
SerieBoxsterNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 inTotal (curb) weight1150 kg / 2535 lb / 2535 lb
Width1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inDry weight
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2420 mm / 95.3 in / 95.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) (Boxer, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
FuelStroke71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.22
Fuel supplyEngine displacement2498 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity416.86 cm3/cylinder / 25.438 cu in/cylinder / 25.438 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHCCompression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power149.0 kW / 199.8 hp / 199.8 hp at
AspirationMax. torque245.4 N·m / 181.0 lb·ft / 181.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.4 kW / 91.7 hp / 91.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output59.6 kW/l / 1.311 bhp/cu in / 1.311 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque98.3 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed239 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sPower-to-weight ratio176.5 kW/ton / 133.7 bhp/ton / 133.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche Boxster

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