Porsche Boxster - Generation 1 (1998-2005)

PORSCHE BOXSTER (1998-2005)

With an internal code 986, the first generation Boxster is Porsche's first road vehicle originally designed as a roadster. Philippine market models were the 2.5 first, which was replaced by the 2.7 and S models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	S	2.7	2.5
Years Available	2002-2005	2002-2005	1998-2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	3.2 DOHC 24V F6	2.7 DOHC 24V F6	2.5 DOHC 24V F6
Horsepower	252hp @ 6,250rpm	220hp @ 6,400rpm	201hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	305Nm @ 4,500rpm	260Nm @ 4,750rpm	250Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Sequential (2002-2003), 6-Speed Manual (2003-2005), 5-Speed Automatic (2003-2005)	5-Speed Sequential (2002-2003), 5-Speed Manual (2003-2005), 5-Speed Automatic (2003-2005)	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	64 Liters	64 Liters	64 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,315mm	4,315mm	4,315mm
Width	1,778mm	1,778mm	1,778mm
Height	1,290mm	1,290mm	1,290mm
Wheelbase	2,416mm	2,416mm	2,416mm
Curb Weight	1,335kg	1,310kg	1,250kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible	2 Door Convertible
Engine/Drive Type	Mid Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Mid Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Mid Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Chapman Struts	Chapman Struts	Chapman Struts
Front Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc, Cross Drilled	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	205/50 R17 (Front), 255/40 R17 (Rear)	205/55 R16 (Front), 225/50 R16 (Rear)	205/50 R17 (Front), 255/40 R17 (Rear)
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Porsche Stability Management	Yes, Porsche Stability Management	Yes, Porsche Stability Management
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps	Adds: None	Canvas Top, Automatic Lifting Rear Spoiler
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power	Power	Power
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Carbon Fiber Trim	Leather Interior
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	BMW Z3, Mercedes Benz SLK Class