Porsche Top Speed

Boxster (987, facelift 2009)

263.00 km/h

or 163.42 mp/h

General information
BrandPorsche
Model Boxster
Generation Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Modification (Engine) 2.9 (255 Hp)
Start of production February, 2009 year
End of production January, 2012 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg20.47 UK mpg7.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l
CO2 emissions221 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h 22.3 sec
Maximum speed 263 km/h 163.42 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 5.2 kg/Hp, 191 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 217.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 255 Hp @ 7200 rpm.
Power per litre 88.1 Hp/l
Torque 290 Nm @ 4400-6000 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 4400-6000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 7500 rpm.
Engine location Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code MA1.20
Engine displacement 2893 cm3 176.54 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Boxer
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 77.5 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio 11.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 23 l 24.3 US qt | 20.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1335 kg 2943.17 lbs.
Max. weight 1635 kg 3604.56 lbs.
Max load 300 kg 661.39 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 130 l 4.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4342 mm 170.94 in.
Width 1801 mm 70.91 in.
Width including mirrors 1978 mm 77.87 in.
Height 1292 mm 50.87 in.
Wheelbase 2415 mm 95.08 in.
Front track 1490 mm 58.66 in.
Rear (Back) track 1534 mm 60.39 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 127 mm 5 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.1 m 36.42 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Coil spring, Independent type McPherson, Trailing arm
Rear suspension Helical spring, McPherson, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs, 318x28 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 299x20 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7 J x 17Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17