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

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Key specs

Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp) /Roadster 1996 - 1999/

What is the body type of Porsche Boxster (986)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?
9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Porsche Boxster 2.5 (204 Hp)?
239 g/km CO2
Euro 2
How fast is 1996 Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?
240 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
What is the power output of Porsche Boxster Roadster 1996 2.5 (204 Hp)?
204 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Porsche Boxster Roadster 1996 2.5 (204 Hp)?
2.5 l
2480 cm3
151.34 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Porsche 2.5 (204 Hp)?
6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
4315 mm
169.88 in.
What is the width of 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
1780 mm
70.08 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?
1250 kg
2756 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?
1560 kg
3439 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
260 l
9.2 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1996 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.5 (204 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.5 (204 Hp)
Start of production
1996 year
End of production
1999 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.3 l/100 km 16.4 US mpg
19.8 UK mpg
7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
239 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.7 sec
Maximum speed
240 km/h 149 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. 181 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
11:1
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
Coolant
17 l 17.96 US qt | 14.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1250 kg 2756 lbs.
Max. weight
1560 kg 3439 lbs.
Max load
310 kg 683 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
260 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
57 l 15.06 US gal | 12.54 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 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, McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size
6 J x 16