Compare Porsche Boxster 986 [Boxster 2.5]

Porsche Boxster 986Boxster 2.5

Porsche Boxster 986
Variants
Boxster 2.5
Boxster 2.5 AT
Boxster 2.7 220
Boxster 2.7 220 AT
Boxster 2.7 225
Boxster 2.7 225 AT
Boxster S 250
Boxster S 250 AT
Boxster S 258
Boxster S 258 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity260 L / 9.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity17.0 L / 18.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.3 L / 8.8 qt
Fuel Capacity57.0 L / 15.1 gal
Passengers2
Payload310 kg / 683 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMacPherson strut
Tire Size205/55 R 16
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance121 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height1290 mm / 50.8 in
Size | Length4315 mm / 169.9 in
Size | Width1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs
Wheel Size6 J x 16
Wheelbase2415 mm / 95.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.7 sec
CO2 Emission239 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.31
Fuel Economy9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 2
EngineM96.20
Engine | Bore85.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output82.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke72.0 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability1996 ~ 1999

Reviews

Neofiliac score75%
Pros
  • Good little fun car
  • Characterful H6 engine
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • MacPherson suspensions all around
  • Horrendous ZF automatic transmission
  • Serious engine reliability issues

Price

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