1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Roadster Manual
- $39,980
- 2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
- $43,130
$39,980
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
Savanna Beige
Boxster Red
Graphite Grey
Black
Nephrite Green
Packages
$6,680
Starting MSRP
- 17" Boxster wheels/ tires
- wind deflector
- sound pkg
See more detail $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
$3,235
Starting MSRP
- 17" Boxster wheels/tires
- wind deflector
- sound pkg
See more detail $3,235
Starting MSRP
- 17" Boxster wheels/tires
- wind deflector
- sound pkg
- cruise control
- alarm system
- AM/FM stereo w/compact disc
$0
Starting MSRP
- (STD)
$1,901
Starting MSRP
- upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
- 17" Boxster wheels/tires
- traction control
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas Flat 6-cyl
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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11.74 x 0.95 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.5 x 0.80 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas Flat 6-cyl
Engine Type
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2.5L/153
Displacement
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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95 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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170 in
Length, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/50R16
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,755 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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