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Porsche Boxster S Special Edition

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Porsche Boxster S Special Edition

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3179 cm3 / 194.0 cu in / 194.0 cu in, 195.4 kW / 262.0 hp / 262.0 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 310.0 N·m / 228.6 lb·ft / 228.6 lb·ft @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 266 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph top speed, consumption 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2003
ModelBoxster S Special EditionIssued 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)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4320 mm / 170.1 in / 170.1 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 inDry weight
Height1280 mm / 50.4 in / 50.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2415 mm / 95.1 in / 95.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.32Frontal area (A)1.94 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.62 m2 / 6.7 sq ft / 6.7 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.4 kW / 20.7 hp / 20.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.19
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement3179 cm3 / 194.0 cu in / 194.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity529.83 cm3/cylinder / 32.332 cu in/cylinder / 32.332 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power195.4 kW / 262.0 hp / 262.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque310.0 N·m / 228.6 lb·ft / 228.6 lb·ft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)78.2 kW / 104.8 hp / 104.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output61.5 kW/l / 1.351 bhp/cu in / 1.351 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque97.5 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed266 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)15.3 l/100km / 18.5 mpg-UK / 15.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg-UK / 22.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions255 g/km / 410 g/mi / 410 g/mi
  Range610 km / 379 mi / 379 mi

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Lower wishbone, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Semi-trailing arm,L&T Links, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front318 mm / 12.5 in / 12.5 inBrake diameter rear299 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche Boxster S Special Edition

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