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Porsche Boxster (987)

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.7 (240 KM) Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 240 KM 2004–2006
2.7 (240 KM) Selected Gasoline 240 KM 2004–2006
S 3.2 (280 KM) Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 280 KM 2004–2006
S 3.2 (280 KM) Selected Gasoline 280 KM 2004–2006
S 3.4 (295 KM) Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 295 KM 2006–2009
S 3.4 (295 KM) Selected Gasoline 295 KM 2006–2009

Selected engine version

2.7 (240 KM) Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2004–2006

Engine power
240KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,687cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
2.7 (240 KM) Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
6.8 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
250 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M96.25
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2687 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
85.5 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22 l
Power
240 KM @ 6400 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 4700-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1355 kg
Gross weight
1655 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Ground clearance
101-121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
298 mm
Front brake disc thickness
24 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/50 ZR 17;205/55 ZR 17
Rim size
8 J x 17;6.5 J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.7 (240 KM)

Gasoline · 2004–2006

Engine power
240KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,687cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2s
Maximum speed
256km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
2.7 (240 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
256 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.9 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
24 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
36.2 m
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
229 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M96.25
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2687 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22 l
Power
240 KM @ 6400 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 4700-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1295 kg
Gross weight
1610 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Ground clearance
101-121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
298 mm
Front brake disc thickness
24 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/50 ZR 17;205/55 ZR 17
Rim size
8 J x 17;6.5 J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.2 (280 KM) Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2004–2006

Engine power
280KM
Torque
320Nm
Engine displacement
3,179cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3s
Maximum speed
260km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
S 3.2 (280 KM) Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
260 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
6 mph
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
262 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M96.26
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3179 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22.3 l
Power
280 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 4700-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1385 kg
Gross weight
1670 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
101-121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
318 mm
Front brake disc thickness
28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 ZR 18;235/40 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.2 (280 KM)

Gasoline · 2004–2006

Engine power
280KM
Torque
320Nm
Engine displacement
3,179cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5s
Maximum speed
268km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
S 3.2 (280 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2006
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
268 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.2 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
20.9 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
34.6 m
Deceleration from 200 km/h to 0
134.3 m
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
248 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M96.26
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3179 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22.3 l
Power
280 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
320 Nm @ 4700-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1345 kg
Gross weight
1630 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
101-121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
318 mm
Front brake disc thickness
28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 ZR 18;235/40 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (295 KM) Tiptronic

Gasoline · 2006–2009

Engine power
295KM
Torque
340Nm
Engine displacement
3,387cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1s
Maximum speed
264km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
S 3.4 (295 KM) Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2009
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
264 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.8 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
21.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
262 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M97.21
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3387 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7300 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22.3 l
Power
295 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
340 Nm @ 4400-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1395 kg
Gross weight
1670 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1292 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent McPherson type, Trailing arm
Rear suspension
McPherson, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
318 mm
Front brake disc thickness
28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 ZR 18;235/40 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (295 KM)

Gasoline · 2006–2009

Engine power
295KM
Torque
340Nm
Engine displacement
3,387cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4s
Maximum speed
272km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987)
Engine
S 3.4 (295 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2006
End of production
2009
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
272 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
5.1 mph
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
18.8 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
34.6 m
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
254 g/km

Vehicle history report

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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M97.21
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3387 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7300 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
96 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
11.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l
Coolant capacity
22.3 l
Power
295 KM @ 6250 obr./min
Torque
340 Nm @ 4400-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1355 kg
Gross weight
1630 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4329 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1292 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
121 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent McPherson type, Trailing arm
Rear suspension
McPherson, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
318 mm
Front brake disc thickness
28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
299 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
24 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
265/40 ZR 18;235/40 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes