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1997 Porsche Boxster Base 2dr Roadster Manual

Trim Info:

Rear-Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, Two-Seater
19 (Est) mpg city / 27 (Est) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Roadster

Drivetrain:

Rear-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Two-Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

-TBD-

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2755

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

19 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

27 (Est)

Engine Type:

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Displacement:

2.5L/153

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

201 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

181 @ 4500

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Size:

P225/50R16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.5 x 0.80

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.3

Wheelbase (in):

95.1

Length, Overall (in):

169.9

Trunk Volume (ft³):

9.1

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.50

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.12

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.43

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.79

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.44

Clutch Size (in):

-TBD-

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.89

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

-TBD-

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

120

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

-TBD-

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

-TBD-

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

-TBD-

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

-TBD-

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

-TBD-

Spare Wheel Size (in):

-TBD-

Spare Wheel Material:

-TBD-

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.9

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.98

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

-TBD-

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.74 x 0.95

Front Head Room (in):

38.1

Front Leg Room (in):

41.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

51.7

Front Hip Room (in):

-TBD-

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.1

Height, Overall (in):

50.8

Track Width, Front (in):

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.1

Liftover Height (in):

-TBD-

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