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1997 Porsche Boxster Base
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$3,443-$17,975
Current Listing Price
Overview
| Seats | 2 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 201-hp, 2.5-liter H-6 (premium) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 24 mo/ unlimited mi |
Colors
Exterior (11)
Black Top
Metropol Blue Top
Arctic Silver Metallic
Arena Red Metallic
Black Metallic
Glacier White
Interior (6)
Black
Boxster Red
Gray
Metropol Blue
Nephrite Green
Savanna Beige
Packages
Technic Sport Package
$1,901
MSRP
Tires: 17"
Traction Control
Sport Suspension
Wheels: 17"
Sport Package
$3,235
MSRP
Tires: 17"
Cruise Control
Alarm system: remote control
Single Disc CD Player in Dash
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 201-hp, 2.5-liter H-6 (premium) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/OD |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
| Manual-shift auto | |
| Engine | 2.5L H-6 DOHC 201hp |
| Engine torque | 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
| 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Sequential sport shift | |
| Engine horsepower | 201-hp @ 6,000RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 5 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.35" x 2.83" |
| Recommended fuel | premium unleaded |
| Variable valve control | |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15 gal. |
| Manual transmission | 5 speed |
| Fuel economy city | 19 mpg |
| # of valves | 24 |
| Engine oil cooler | |
| Transmission oil cooler | |
| Engine liters | 2.5 |
| Cylinder configuration | H-6 |
| Overdrive | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| 5 speed automatic transmission | |
| Axle ratio | 3.89 |
| Fuel economy highway | 27 mpg |
| Full size spare tire | |
| ABS | |
| Full range traction control | |
| Locking fuel flap included with power door locks | |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| Security system | |
| 4 wheel disc brakes | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Traction control | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Power door locks | |
| 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Engine torque | 181 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM |
| Wheelbase | 95.1" |
| Front legroom | 44.0" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Exterior body width | 70.0" |
| Front headroom | 36.5" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 9.2 cu.ft. |
| Drag coefficient | .31 |
| Turning radius | 17.7' |
| Engine horsepower | 201hp @ 6,000RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 85.0mm x 72.0mm (3.35" x 2.83") |
| Interior cargo volume | 4.5 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,756 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 151 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 169.9" |
| Front tread | 56.9" |
| Exterior height | 50.8" |
| Rear tread | 59.4" |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Performance tires | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 205/55ZR16.0 |
| Rear tires | 225/50ZR16.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| Sport suspension | |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Chrome tip exhaust | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Spoiler | |
| Body-color or chrome door handles | |
| Manual folding door mirrors | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Convertible hard top | |
| Power convertible roof | |
| Body-color or chrome door mirrors | |
| Convertible roof lining |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| Driver door bin | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Driver vanity mirror | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Telescoping steering wheel | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Full floor console |
| Passenger vanity mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 |
| Power windows | |
| Telescoping steering wheel | |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Full floor console | |
| Driver vanity mirror |
| 2-way power passenger seat | |
| 4-way power driver seat | |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Max seating capacity | 2 |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Full headliner | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 8 |
| Floor mats | |
| Driver lumbar support | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Passenger lumbar support | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Power driver seat | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Leatherette door panel trim | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 8 |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | |
| Power passenger seat | |
| Heated front seats | |
| Max. seating capacity of 2 | |
| Carpet on lower door panel | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Radio | |
| Multi-disc CD changer | |
| 6 premium speakers | |
| Diversity antenna | |
| Cassette | |
| Audio theft deterrent | |
| 6-disc CD changer | |
| 6 speakers | |
| CD player | |
| Premium speakers | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Premium amplifier | |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Seek-scan |
| Battery warning | |
| Engine temperature | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Systems monitor | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Low oil level warning | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Redundant digital speedometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Headlight washer |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 120/ unlimited |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 24/ unlimited |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 24/ unlimited |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 24 / unlimited |
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