1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors

2dr Car

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$39,980

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Savanna Beige

Boxster Red

Graphite Grey

Black

Nephrite Green

Packages

SPORT PKG

$3,235

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17" Boxster wheels/tires
wind deflector
sound pkg

TECHNIC SPORT PKG

$1,901

Starting MSRP

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

OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

$0

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(STD)

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SPORT TOURING PKG

$6,680

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17" Boxster wheels/ tires
wind deflector
sound pkg

Specifications

EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 (Est) MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	413.10 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - City	290.70 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 (Est) MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG

Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.43
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.44
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.50
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.89
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.12
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.79

Brake ABS System	Four-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.5 x 0.80 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.74 x 0.95 in

Wheelbase	95.1 in
Front Shoulder Room	51.7 in
Track Width, Front	57.7 in
Trunk Volume	9.1 ft³
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Passenger Capacity	2
Front Head Room	38.1 in
Height, Overall	50.8 in
Length, Overall	169.9 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.1 in
Front Leg Room	41.6 in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	60.2 in
Passenger Volume	N/A ft³
Min Ground Clearance	4.1 in

Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges	Standard
205/55ZR16 front tires	Standard
AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face	Standard
Integrated roll bar	Standard
4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers	Standard
Speed-dependent rear spoiler	Standard
Luggage net in front trunk	Standard
Automatic climate control system w/particle filter	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/adjustable telescopic steering column	Standard
Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering	Standard
Central locking system w/immobilizer system	Standard
225/50ZR16 rear tires	Standard
16" x 6.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy front wheels	Standard
Pwr reclining partial leather bucket seats w/manual height adjustment	Standard
Fleece-lined front/rear luggage compartments	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
"Boxster" design pressure-cast light alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel bolts	Standard
Pwr black cloth convertible top	Standard
Stainless steel exhaust	Standard
Lockable storage compartment behind brake lever	Standard
Interior lighting w/delayed shutoff	Standard
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors	Standard
Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms	Standard
Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles	Standard
Rear fog light	Standard
Integrated front fog lights	Standard
City 19/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) Estimated	Standard
15.3 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Energy-absorbing light-alloy bumpers	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield	Standard
2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled 24-valve flat 6 cyl engine	Standard
Energy absorbing bumpers	Standard
Windshield antenna	Standard
Fully integrated electronic ignition	Standard
16" x 7.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy rear wheels	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
5-speed manual transmission	Standard
120 amp alternator	Standard
Variable valve timing system	Standard
Pwr windows	Standard

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Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Material	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	181 @ 4500
Displacement	2.5L/153
Engine Type	Gas Flat 6-cyl

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

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	15.3 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.8 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.9
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	2.98
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

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

Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	P225/50R16
Front Tire Size	P205/55R16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors

2dr Car

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