1998 Porsche Boxster Models & Specs

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2dr Roadster Manual
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2dr Roadster Manual Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.5L DOHC EFI water
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 15.3 gal.
  • Torque: 181 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 201 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 19/26
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
  • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Cargo Capacity: 9.1 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 2822 lbs.
  • Tires: P205/50R17 - P205/55R16 - P225/40ZR18
  • Front Head Room: 38.1"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.6"
  • Wheelbase: 95.2"
  • Length: 171.0"
  • Width: 70.1"
  • Height: 50.8"

Interior Features

  • Pwr reclining partial leather bucket seats w/manual height adjustment
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/adjustable telescopic steering column
  • Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges
  • Lockable storage compartment behind brake lever
  • Pwr windows
  • Interior lighting w/delayed shutoff
  • Central locking system w/immobilizer system
  • AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face
  • Automatic climate control system w/particle filter
  • Windshield antenna
  • Fleece-lined front/rear luggage compartments
  • Luggage net in front trunk

Exterior Features

  • Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors
  • Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield
  • Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
  • Integrated front fog lights
  • Rear fog light
  • Speed-dependent rear spoiler
  • Pwr black cloth convertible top
  • Integrated roll bar
  • Energy-absorbing light-alloy bumpers

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger air bags-inc: passenger child seat detector prep
  • Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Energy absorbing bumpers

Mechanical Features

  • 2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6 cyl engine
  • Variable valve timing system
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 120 amp alternator
  • Fully integrated electronic ignition
  • Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • 205/55ZR16 front tires
  • 225/50ZR16 rear tires
  • "Boxster" design pressure-cast light alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 16" x 6.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy front wheels
  • 16" x 7.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy rear wheels
  • Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • 15.3 gallon fuel tank
  • Stainless steel exhaust

Options & Packages

Option Pkg

Technic sport pkg ($1,940)

  • Upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars
  • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
  • Traction control

Sport pkg ($3,295)

  • 17" Boxster wheels/tires
  • Wind deflector
  • Sound pkg
  • Cruise control
  • Alarm system
  • In-dash compact disc player

Sport pkg ($4,570)

  • 17" Sport Classic wheels/ tires
  • Wind deflector
  • Sound pkg
  • Cruise control
  • Alarm system
  • In-dash compact disc player

Sport touring pkg ($6,791)

  • 17" Boxster wheels/ tires
  • Wind deflector
  • Sound pkg
  • Cruise control
  • Alarm system
  • 6-disc CD changer
  • Aluminum painted instrument dials
  • Chrome roll bar
  • Leather/aluminum shift knob/brake handle
  • Aluminum entrance panels/exhaust pipe
  • On-board computer

Sport touring pkg ($8,066)

  • 17" Sport Classic wheels/tires
  • Wind deflector
  • Sound pkg
  • Cruise control
  • Alarm system
  • 6-disc CD changer
  • Aluminum painted instrument dials
  • Chrome roll bar
  • Leather/aluminum shift knob/ brake handle
  • Aluminum entrance panels/exhaust pipe
  • On-board computer

Additional Options

Heated front seat pkg ($400)

    Pwr seat pkg ($1,520)

    • Elect height/length/ backrest adjusters
    • Driver memory feature
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