2017 Porsche Boxster
718 Boxster RWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | Four-piston aluminium monoblock fixed calliper, grey cast iron vented and perforated |
| Rear brake diameter | 299 mm |
| Rear brake type | Grey cast iron vented and perforated |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.4 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 50.4 in |
| Overall length | 172.4 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1988 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves/cylinder, VarioCam Plus |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Lightweight spring-strut suspension (MacPherson type) |
| Rear suspension type | Lightweight MacPherson suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/35 ZR 18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.89/3.62 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual; optional seven-speed PDK |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3010 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2944 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3649 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 0 opt
- Porsche Stability Management (PSM) incl. ABS with extended brake functions
Exterior1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-branch exhaust system with central stainless steel tailpipe
Powertrain10 std · 0 opt
- Gasoline Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
- Integrated dry sump lubrication and demand-controlled oil pump
- Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- Single turbocharger, 20.3 psi (1.4 bar) max. boost
- Six-speed manual transmission with single-disc clutch and dual-mass flywheel; optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)
- Turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine
- Two three-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring the emission control system
- VarioCam Plus valve stroke adjustment for intake and exhaust
- Water cooling with thermal management and water pump that operates on demand
- Water-to-air intercooling (two low-temperature air-water radiators and a water intercooler)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio and steering pulse input
- Four-piston aluminium monoblock fixed calliper brakes, front and rear
- Lightweight MacPherson suspension - rear axle
- Lightweight spring-strut suspension (MacPherson type) - front axle
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2017 Boxster. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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