Porsche Boxster S 3.2 • 252 HP
Roadster6-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1996-2004
252 HP
Power
5.9 sec
0-100 km/h
260 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeRoadster
Doors2
Seats2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h5.9 sec
0-60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed260 km/h
Powertrain
Power252 HP @ 6250 rpm
Torque305 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine
Displacement3179 cc
Engine CodeM96.21
Engine LayoutMiddle, Longitudinal
Cylinders6
ConfigurationBoxer
CompressionCompression Ratio11:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore93 mm
StrokePiston Stroke78 mm
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity8.5 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity17 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionIndependent type McPherson
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionMcPherson
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires SizeFront wheel tires: 205/50 ZR 17, Rear wheel tires: 255/40 ZR 17
Wheel RimsFront wheel rims: 7 J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4315 mm
Width1780 mm
Height1290 mm
Wheelbase2415 mm
Ground Clearance121 mm
Front Track1455 mm
Rear Track1508 mm
Turning Circle11.1 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.32 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1295 kg
Max Weight1615 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity260 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load75 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined10.7 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)265 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 3
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank64 L
US MPG22 mpg
UK MPG26 mpg
km per Liter9 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type6-speed manual
Gears6
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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