Specs

• Boxster
• Boxster S
• Cayman
• Cayman S

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1997 Boxster (986 v1)

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 @ 6000 rpm
• Torque 181 lb-ft @ 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

Brakes

• 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

Performance

• 0 to 60 MPH 6.7 seconds manual/7.4 seconds Tiptronic S
• Top Speed 149 mph manual/146 mph Tiptronic S

Fuel

• 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+)