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1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Roadster Manual
$39,980
2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
$43,130
$39,980
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Porsche Boxster

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Savanna Beige
Boxster Red
Graphite Grey
Black
Nephrite Green

Packages

  • $3,235

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
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    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
    • cruise control
    • alarm system
    • AM/FM stereo w/compact disc
  • $1,901

    Starting MSRP

    • upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
    • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
    • traction control
  • $6,680

    Starting MSRP

    • 17" Boxster wheels/ tires
    • wind deflector
    • sound pkg
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    • 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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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