1998 Porsche Boxster Convertible
Base 2DR RWD Convertible
5.6 sec
0-60 mph
14.4 sec
@ 94 mph
201 hp
Power
181 lb-ft
Torque
2,822 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1998
Make:
Porsche
Model:
Boxster
Trim:
Convertible
Style:
Base 2DR RWD Convertible
Base Price:
$39,980
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
2,822 lbs
Length:
169.9 in.
Width:
70.1 in.
Height:
50.8 in.
Wheelbase:
95.1 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.31
MPG:
15.8 city / 24.5 hwy
Fuel:
15.1 gal. / 302 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:
181 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
Engine:
2.5l H-6
Displacement:
2.5 liters
Engine Config:
Mid
Redline:
6,800 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
5.52 sec
0-60 mph:
5.81 sec
0-100 mph:
16.36 sec
60-130 mph:
27.95 sec
100-150 mph:
69.39 sec
Top Speed:
151 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.21 sec @ 75.5 mph
¼ mile:
14.36 sec @ 94.2 mph
½ mile:
22.8 sec @ 116.8 mph
1 mile:
37.05 sec @ 133.2 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P205/50ZR17
Rear Tires:
P255/40ZR17
Tire Compound:
All-season Performance
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.89
Gear Ratios
1: 3.5
2: 2.12
3: 1.43
4: 1.03
5: 0.79
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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