2001

Porsche Boxster

Engine

Mid-mounted, water cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder with alluminum alloy block, heads, and pistons. Integrated dry sump lubrication, dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with Variocam variable valve timing system

Displacement

2.7 liters (2687 cc)

Horsepower

217 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

192 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Engine Management

Motronic ME 7.2 system with electronic throttle (E-gas), high-voltage ignition, sequential injection, cylinder-selective knock control and stereo lambda exhaust regulation.

Air Induction

Two-stage resonant induction

Acceleration

0-62 mph

6.6 sec. (manual) 7.4 sec. (Tiptronic S)

Top Track Speed

155 mph (manual) 152 mph (Tiptronic S)

Fuel Economy (city/highway)

20/28 mpg (manual) 17/25 mpg (Tiptronic S)

Drivetrain

Mid-engine, rear wheel drive, 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed Tiptronic S dual function transmission

Suspension

Front: Independent MacPherson struts with alluminum control arms and stabilizer bars.

Rear: Independent MacPherson struts with alluminum control arms and stabilizer bar; toe-angle control

Steering

Hydraulically assisted force-sensitive rack-and-pinion.

Brakes

4-wheel ventilated discs with 4-piston fixed monobloc calipers, ABS 5.3

Wheels

Cast alloy: 6J x 16 (front) 7J x 16 (rear)

(optional) Cast alloy:

7J x 17 (front) 8.5J x 17 (rear)

7.5J x 18 (front) 9J x 18 (rear)

Tires

standard: 205/55 ZR16 (front) 225/50 ZR16 (rear)

(optional) Tires:

205/50 ZR17 (front) 255/40 ZR17 (rear)

225/40 ZR18 (front) 265/35 ZR18 (rear)

Airbags

Dual front and side airbags

Length

171.0 in (4340 mm)

Width

70.1 in (1780 mm)

Height

50.8 in (1290 mm)

Wheelbase

95.1 in (2415 mm)

Curb Weight

2,778 lbs. (manual) 2,888 lbs. (Tiptronic S)
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