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Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009)

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Engine versions

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
S 3.4 (310 KM) Selected Gasoline 310 KM 2009–2012
S 3.4 (310 KM) PDK Selected Gasoline 310 KM 2009–2012
2.9 (255 KM) Selected Gasoline 255 KM 2009–2012
2.9 (255 KM) PDK Selected Gasoline 255 KM 2009–2012

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (310 KM)

Gasoline · 2009–2012

Engine power
310KM
Torque
360Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3s
Maximum speed
274km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Engine
S 3.4 (310 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2009
End of production
2012
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
274 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
18.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
230 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.21
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
77.5 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
310 KM @ 7200 obr./min
Torque
360 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1355 kg
Gross weight
1645 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4342 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1294 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
123 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
265/50 ZR18;235/55 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

S 3.4 (310 KM) PDK

Gasoline · 2009–2012

Engine power
310KM
Torque
360Nm
Engine displacement
3,436cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.2s
Maximum speed
272km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Engine
S 3.4 (310 KM) PDK
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2009
End of production
2012
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
272 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.2 s
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
18.2 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
34.1 m
Deceleration from 200 km/h to 0
136.4 m
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
221 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.21
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3436 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
77.5 mm
Compression ratio
12.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
310 KM @ 7200 obr./min
Torque
360 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1380 kg
Gross weight
1675 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4342 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1294 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1486 mm
Rear track
1528 mm
Ground clearance
123 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
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
265/50 ZR18;235/55 ZR 18
Rim size
9 J x 18;8 J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.9 (255 KM)

Gasoline · 2009–2012

Engine power
255KM
Torque
290Nm
Engine displacement
2,893cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9s
Maximum speed
263km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Engine
2.9 (255 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2009
End of production
2012
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
263 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.9 s
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
22.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
221 g/km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
MA1.20
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2893 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
77.5 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
255 KM @ 7200 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4400-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1335 kg
Gross weight
1635 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4342 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1292 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
127 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
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/50 ZR 17;205/55 ZR 17
Rim size
8.5 J x 17;7 J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.9 (255 KM) PDK

Gasoline · 2009–2012

Engine power
255KM
Torque
290Nm
Engine displacement
2,893cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8s
Maximum speed
261km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Version
Boxster (987, facelift 2009)
Engine
2.9 (255 KM) PDK
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2009
End of production
2012
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
261 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-200 km/h
22.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
214 g/km

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

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
MA1.20
Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2893 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
77.5 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
23 l
Power
255 KM @ 7200 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 4400-6000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
130 l
Curb weight
1365 kg
Gross weight
1670 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4342 mm
Width
1801 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1978 mm
Height
1292 mm
Wheelbase
2415 mm
Front track
1490 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
127 mm
Turning circle
11.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
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
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
235/50 ZR 17;205/55 ZR 17
Rim size
8.5 J x 17;7 J x 17
ABS
yes