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1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)

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Key specs

Porsche Boxster Roadster 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

What is the body type, Porsche Boxster (986)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
How ECO is the car, Porsche Boxster 2.5 (204 Hp)?239 g/km CO2
Euro 2
How fast is the car, 1996 Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?240 km/h | 149.13 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
How much power, Porsche Boxster Roadster 1996 2.5 (204 Hp)?204 Hp, 245 Nm
180.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Porsche Boxster Roadster 1996 2.5 (204 Hp)?2.5 l
2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Porsche 2.5 (204 Hp)?6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain, Porsche Boxster (986) Roadster 1996 2.5 (204 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?4315 mm
169.88 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?1780 mm
70.08 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?260 l
9.18 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Specs

General information
BrandPorsche
Model Boxster
Generation Boxster (986)
Modification (Engine) 2.5 (204 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg
6.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg
14.08 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)239 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h 149.13 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 163.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 196 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 82.3 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M96.20
Engine displacement 2480 cm3 151.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Boxer
Cylinder Bore 85.5 mm 3.37 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.3 l 8.77 US qt | 7.3 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 17 l 17.96 US qt | 14.96 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Max. weight 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max load 310 kg 683.43 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 260 l 9.18 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 57 l 15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4315 mm 169.88 in.
Width 1780 mm 70.08 in.
Height 1290 mm 50.79 in.
Wheelbase 2415 mm 95.08 in.
Front track 1465 mm 57.68 in.
Rear (Back) track 1525 mm 60.04 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 121 mm 4.76 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension McPherson
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size6 J x 16