Porsche Top Speed

Boxster (987)

256.00 km/h

or 159.07 mp/h

General information
BrandPorsche
Model Boxster
Generation Boxster (987)
Modification (Engine) 2.7 (240 Hp)
Start of production October, 2004 year
End of production August, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg20.32 UK mpg7.19 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 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg29.43 UK mpg10.42 km/l
CO2 emissions229 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h 24 sec
Maximum speed 256 km/h 159.07 mph
100 km/h - 0 36.2 m
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 5.4 kg/Hp, 185.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 208.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 240 Hp @ 6400 rpm.
Power per litre 89.3 Hp/l
Torque 270 Nm @ 4700-6000 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 4700-6000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 7200 rpm.
Engine location Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M96.25
Engine displacement 2687 cm3 163.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Boxer
Cylinder Bore 93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke 78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.8 l 8.24 US qt | 6.86 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 22 l 23.25 US qt | 19.36 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1295 kg 2854.99 lbs.
Max. weight 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs.
Max load 315 kg 694.46 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 130 l 4.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4329 mm 170.43 in.
Width 1801 mm 70.91 in.
Width including mirrors 1978 mm 77.87 in.
Height 1295 mm 50.98 in.
Wheelbase 2415 mm 95.08 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 101-121 mm 3.98 - 4.76 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) 5
Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension McPherson
Front brakesVentilated discs, 298x24 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: 6.5 J x 17Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 17