1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors

2dr Car

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2dr Roadster Manual
$39,980
2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
$43,130
$39,980
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1997 Porsche Boxster

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 201.0-hp, 2.5-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 169.9" length, 50.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Savanna Beige
Boxster Red
Graphite Grey
Black
Nephrite Green

Packages

  • OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)
  • SPORT TOURING PKG

    $6,680

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/ tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
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    $6,680

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/ tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
    • cruise control
    • alarm system
    • 6-disc CD changer
    • aluminum painted instrument dials
    • chrome roll bar
    • leather/aluminum shift knob/brake handle
    • aluminum entrance panels/exhaust pipe
  • SPORT PKG

    $3,235

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
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    $3,235

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
    • cruise control
    • alarm system
    • AM/FM stereo w/compact disc
  • TECHNIC SPORT PKG

    $1,901

    Starting MSRP

    • upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • traction control

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas Flat 6-cyl
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
201 hp
Seating Capacity
2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.74 x 0.95 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake Type
Pwr
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x 0.80 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

Displacement
2.5L/153
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
181 @ 4500
Engine Type
Gas Flat 6-cyl
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Second Head Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Height, Overall
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
Front Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall
170 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Passenger Capacity
2
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Wheelbase
95 in

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6 in
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R16

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,755 lbs

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