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PorschePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp)2002, 2003, 2004: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp) /Roadster 2002 - 2004/
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) S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
255 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 2002 Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
264 km/h | 164 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.7 sec
0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
What is the power output of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2002 S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
260 Hp, 310 Nm
229 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2002 S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
3.2 l
3179 cm3
193.99 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2002 Porsche S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Porsche Boxster (986) Roadster 2002 S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
4320 mm
170.08 in.
What is the width of 2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
1780 mm
70.08 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2002 Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
1320 kg
2910 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2002 Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
1630 kg
3594 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
260 l
9.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2002 Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (260 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
S 3.2 (260 Hp)
Start of production
2002
End of production
2004
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
15.3 l/100 km 15.4 US mpg
18.5 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
255 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.4 sec
Maximum speed
264 km/h 164 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.1 kg/Hp, 197 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 234.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
260 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
81.8 Hp/l
Torque
310 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M96.24
Engine displacement
3179 cm3 193.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke
78 mm 3.07 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
1320 kg 2910 lbs.
Max. weight
1630 kg 3594 lbs.
Max load
310 kg 683 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
260 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4320 mm 170.08 in.
Width
1780 mm 70.08 in.
Height
1290 mm 50.79 in.
Wheelbase
2415 mm 95.08 in.
Front track
1455 mm 57.28 in.
Rear (Back) track
1514 mm 59.61 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
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
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
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/50 ZR 17
Rear wheel tires: 255/40 ZR 17
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17 ET 55
Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17 ET 48