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1997 Porsche Boxster

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $39 980 USD
engine Flat-6
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 2480 cc / 151.3 in³
bore 85.5 mm / 3.37 in
stroke 72.0 mm / 2.83 in
compression 11.0:1
power 149.9 kw / 201.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output 81.05 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 245.4 nm / 181.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline 6600 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front tires 205/50ZR-17
rear tires 255/40ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size x 297 mm / x 11.7 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
r brake size x 292 mm / x 11.5 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist
curb weight 1250 kg / 2756 lbs
wheelbase 2416 mm / 95.1 in
front track 1455 mm / 57.3 in
rear track 1509 mm / 59.4 in
length 4315 mm / 169.9 in
width 1778.0 mm / 70.0 in
height 1290 mm / 50.8 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.50:1, 2.12:1, 1.43:1, 1.03:1, 0.79:1, :1
final drive 3.89:1
top speed ~239.8 kph / 149.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~14.7 seconds