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