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Porsche Boxster (986)
S 3.2
252 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2002
0-100 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Performance
| Power | 252 hp260 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 305Nm225lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,179cc194cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,295kg2,855lb |
| Gross weight | 1,615kg3,560lb |
| Power-to-weight | 195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 64L |
| Estimated range | 598km372mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,315mm170in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,780mm70in |
| Height | 1,290mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,415mm95in |
| Front track | 1,455mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,508mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 121mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 260L |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2 | 252 hp 188 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2 | 5.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2 | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 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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| Vehicle | Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2PowerTorque
- Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2 | 6,250 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
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