2012 Porsche Boxster Technical Specifications
Engine Type | Flat 6 |
Induction | Normally-aspirated |
Cooling | Water-cooled |
Valvetrain | Double overhead camshafts |
Injection | Port injection |
Bore X Stroke | 3.50 in/89.0 mm x 3.05 in/77.5mm |
Displacement | 176.47 cu in/2,893 cc |
Horsepower | 255 bhp @ 6400 rpm |
Torque | 214 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm |
Max Rpm | 7500 |
Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
Transmission Options | 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK |
Chassis Type | Mid-engined, rear-wheel drive |
Curb Weight | 2,943 lbs. manual/3,009 lbs. PDK |
Height | 50.87 in/1,292 mm |
Ground Clearance | 5.12 in/130 mm, PASM 4.72 in/120 mm |
Length | 172.09 in/4,371 mm |
Wheelbase | 95.08 in/2,415 mm |
Width | 70.91 in/1,801 mm |
Track Front | 58.66 in/1,490 mm |
Track Rear | 60.39 in/1,534 mm |
Drag Coefficient | 0.29 manual/0.30 PDK |
Wheel Size Front | 17 x 7 |
Wheel Size Rear | 17 x 8.5 |
Tire Size Front | 205/55ZR-17 |
Tire Size Rear | 235/ 50ZR-17 |
Caliper Front | Fixed 4-piston |
Caliper Rear | Fixed 4-piston |
Disc Type Front | Ventilated discs |
Disc Type Rear | Ventilated discs |
Disc Size Front | 12.52 in/318 mm x 1.10 in/28 mm |
Disc Size Rear | 11.77 in/299 mm x 0.94 in/24 mm |
0 To 60 Mph | 5.8 seconds manual/5.5 seconds PDK |
Top Speed | 163 mph manual/162 mph PDK |
Mpg City | 19 manual / 20 PDK |
Mpg Highway | 27 manual / 29 PDK |
Mpg Combined | 22 manual / 24 PDK |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.9 U.S. gallons |
REQUIRED OCTANE | Premium unleaded (91+) |