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Specs of Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp) /2009, 2010, 2011, 2012/

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Key specs

Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp) /Roadster 2009 - 2012/

What is the body type of Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp)?
9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Porsche Boxster 2.9 (255 Hp)?
221 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2009 Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp)?
263 km/h | 163 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
What is the power output of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2009 2.9 (255 Hp)?
255 Hp, 290 Nm
214 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2009 2.9 (255 Hp)?
2.9 l
2893 cm3
176.54 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2009 Porsche 2.9 (255 Hp)?
6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) Roadster 2009 2.9 (255 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2009 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
4342 mm
170.94 in.
What is the width of 2009 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
1801 mm
70.91 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2009 Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp)?
1335 kg
2943 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2009 Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp)?
1635 kg
3605 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2009 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
130 l
4.6 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2009 Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) 2.9 (255 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
2.9 (255 Hp)
Start of production
February, 2009
End of production
January, 2012
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
CO2 emissions
221 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
22.3 sec
Maximum speed
263 km/h 163 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. 214 lb.-ft. @ 4400-6000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7500 rpm.
Engine layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
MA1.20
Engine displacement
2893 cm3 176.54 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
77.5 mm 3.05 in.
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
23 l 24.3 US qt | 20.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1335 kg 2943 lbs.
Max. weight
1635 kg 3605 lbs.
Max load
300 kg 661 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
130 l 4.6 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 and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Independent, McPherson type, Trailing arm
Rear suspension
McPherson, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 318x28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 299x20 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17
Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17