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Porsche Boxster sports car is a 2-seater roadster with amazing speed and is available in India

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster
Porsche Boxster is a two-seater roadster, blending style with sporty performance. The car is a beauty and it possesses a commanding presence on the road. The car is equipped with state-of-the-art engineering, boasts of plush interiors, which are well complemented by its attractive exteriors.

Design and Interiors
The retractable soft top can be opened and closed within 12 seconds. Design of the exterior is quiet distinctive, which is complemented by the Boxster hood system. A hardtop, made of sturdy aluminum, is available as an option for both the models of the convertible. Both the seats electronically adjustable, providing a high level of comfort to the passengers.

All instruments and controls are placed within easy reach of the driver. The steering wheel can also be adjusted. The designers have carried the elegance of exteriors to its interiors. The saloon is elegant, luxurious and roomy. The steering wheel, center console, doors, dash and gear shift knob have been wooden finish. Luggage compartments are quite spacious.

Variants and Price
The car comes in two variants - Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster S. Boxter is priced at Rs 46 lakh while Porsche Boxter can be bought at Rs 53 lakhs.

Safety
A host of active and passive features have been loaded in the car. The active safety is ensured by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system, found as a standard feature in both, Boxster and Boxster S models. Both the models are equipped with head and thorax air bags, ensuring high level of protection for passengers. Boxster S variant has the option of Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB).

Engine
The car has 2.7-liters, 6 cylinders engine that develops a power of 240 bhp @ 6400 rpm. Porsche Boxster S is equipped with 3.2-liters, 6 cylinders engine that generates an output of 280 bhp @ 6200 rpm.

Technical Specifications

Engine Number of cylinders 6 6
  Displacement 2,687 cm³ 2,687 cm³
  Engine layout/ Drive Mid-engined Mid-engined
  Max. Power (DIN) 176 kW (240 bhp) 176 kW (240 bhp)
  Max. torque 270 Nm 270 Nm
  at rpm 4,700 - 6,000 4,700 - 6,000
  Compression ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1

    Manual Tiptronic s
Performance Top speed 256 km/h 250 km/h
  Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) 6.2 seconds 7.1 seconds
  Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h 14.5 seconds 16.4 seconds
  Flexibility 80 - 120 km/h (55- 75 mph) in 5th gear 6.9 seconds 7.7 seconds

    Manual Tiptronic s
Transmission Six-speed manual gearbox 5-speed
  Tiptronic S Yes Yes

    Manual Tiptronic s
Body Length 4,329 mm 4,329 mm
  Width 1,801 mm 1,801 mm
  Height (with roof transport system) 1,295 mm 1,295 mm
Wheelbase 2,415 mm 2,415 mm
  Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29 0.30
  Unladen weight (DIN) 1,295 kg 1,355 kg
  Unladen weight (EC directive) 1,370 kg 1,430 kg
  Permissible gross weight 1,610 kg 1,655 kg

    Manual Tiptronic s
Capacities Tank capacity/ reserve 64 litres 64 litres

    Manual Tiptronic s
Fuel consumption Urban l/ 100 km (mpg) 13.9 (20.3) 15.2 (18.6)
  Extra urban l/ 100 km (mpg) 6.9 (40.9) 7.8 (36.2)

Porsche Boxster S

Engine Number of cylinders 6 6
  Displacement 3,179 cm³ 3,179 cm³
  Engine layout/ Drive Mid-engined Mid-engined
  Max. Power (DIN) 206 kW (280 bhp) 206 kW (280 bhp)
  Max. torque 320 Nm 320 Nm
  at rpm 4,700 - 6,000 4,700 - 6,000
  Compression ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1

    Manual Tiptronic s
Performance Top speed 268 km/h 260 km/h
  Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) 5.5 seconds 6.3 seconds
  Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h 12,3 seconds 13,9 seconds
  Flexibility 80 - 120 km/h (55- 75 mph) in 5th gear 6.8 seconds 7.2 seconds

    Manual Tiptronic s
Transmission Six-speed manual gearbox 6
  Tiptronic S Yes Yes

    Manual Tiptronic s
Body Length 4,329 mm 4,329 mm
  Width 1,801 mm 1,801 mm
  Height (with roof transport system) 1,295 mm 1,295 mm
  Wheelbase 2,415 mm 2,415 mm
  Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30 0.31
  Unladen weight (DIN) 1,345 1,385
  Unladen weight (EC directive) 1,420 1,460
  Permissible gross weight 1,630 1,670

    Manual Tiptronic s
Capacities Tank capacity/ reserve 64 litres 64 litres

    Manual Tiptronic s
Fuel consumption Urban l/ 100 km (mpg) 15.2 (18.6) 16.3 (17.3)
  Extra urban l/ 100 km (mpg) 7.7 (36.7) 7.9 (35.8)