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1997 Porsche Boxster specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Roadster Manual
$39,980
2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
$43,130
$43,130
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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)
  • $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
  • $1,901

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 6-cyl
Engine Type
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
201 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.5L/153
Displacement
Gas Flat 6-cyl
Engine Type
181 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,866 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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