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Key specs

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic /Roadster 2004 - 2006/
What is the body type of Porsche Boxster (987)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
262 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2004 Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
260 km/h | 162 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.0 sec
What is the power output of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2004 S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
280 Hp, 320 Nm
236 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Porsche Boxster Roadster 2004 S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
3.2 l
3179 cm3
193.99 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2004 Porsche S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
6, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Porsche Boxster (987) Roadster 2004 S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2004 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
4329 mm
170.43 in.
What is the width of 2004 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
1801 mm
70.91 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2004 Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
1385 kg
3053 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2004 Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
1670 kg
3682 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2004 Porsche Boxster Roadster?
130 l
4.6 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2004 Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
S 3.2 (280 Hp) Tiptronic
Start of production
October, 2004
End of production
August, 2006
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.3 l/100 km 14.4 US mpg
17.3 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
262 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.0 sec
Maximum speed
260 km/h 162 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
4.9 kg/Hp, 202.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 231 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
280 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre
88.1 Hp/l
Torque
320 Nm @ 4700-6000 rpm. 236 lb.-ft. @ 4700-6000 rpm.
Engine layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M96.26
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
7.8 l 8.24 US qt | 6.86 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
22.3 l 23.56 US qt | 19.62 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1385 kg 3053 lbs.
Max. weight
1670 kg 3682 lbs.
Max load
285 kg 628 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
130 l 4.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4329 mm 170.43 in.
Width
1801 mm 70.91 in.
Width including mirrors
1978 mm 77.87 in.
Height
1295 mm 50.98 in.
Wheelbase
2415 mm 95.08 in.
Front track
1486 mm 58.5 in.
Rear (Back) track
1528 mm 60.16 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
101-121 mm 3.98 - 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, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
McPherson
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 318x28 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 299x24 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18
Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18