1998 Porsche Boxster Technical Specifications
| Engine Type | Flat 6 |
| Induction | Normally-aspirated |
| Cooling | Water-cooled |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshafts |
| Injection | Port injection |
| Bore X Stroke | 3.37 in/85.5 mm x 2.83 in/72.0 mm |
| Displacement | 151.28 ci/2,480 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 181ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| Max Rpm | 6700 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S |
| Chassis Type | Mid-engined, rear-wheel drive |
| Curb Weight | 2,822 lbs. manual/2,954 lbs. Tiptronic S |
| Height | 50.79 in/1,290 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 4.13 in/105 mm |
| Length | 170.98 in/4,343 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.08 in/2,415 mm |
| Width | 70.08 in/1,780 mm |
| Track Front | 57.68 in/1,465 mm |
| Track Rear | 60.16 in/1,528 mm |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.31 |
| Wheel Size Front | 16 x 6 |
| Wheel Size Rear | 16 x 7 |
| Tire Size Front | 205/55ZR-16 |
| Tire Size Rear | 225/50ZR-16 |
| Caliper Front | Fixed 4-piston |
| Caliper Rear | Fixed 4-piston |
| Disc Type Front | Ventilated discs |
| Disc Type Rear | Ventilated discs |
| Disc Size Front | 11.73 in/298 mm x 0.94 in/24 mm |
| Disc Size Rear | 11.50 in/292 mm x .79 in/20 mm |
| 0 To 60 Mph | 6.7 seconds manual/7.4 seconds Tiptronic S |
| Top Speed | 149 mph manual/146 mph Tiptronic S |
| Mpg City | 17 manual/15 Tiptronic S |
| Mpg Highway | 24 manual/22 Tiptronic S |
| Mpg Combined | 20 manual/17 Tiptronic S |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.3 U.S. gallons |
| REQUIRED OCTANE | Premium unleaded (91+) |
