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Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.2

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2006
0-100 km/h 6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

Performance

Performance
Power280 hp295 hp
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel tank
64L
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
CO2 emissions
262g/km

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM96.26
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutMiddle, Longitudinal
Engine configurationBoxer
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,329mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
Trunk volume
130L
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
280 hp
209 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
270 km/h
168 mph Unrestricted
260 km/h
162 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.2
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.26,200 rpm4,700-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm

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