Specs

• Boxster
• Boxster S
• Cayman
• Cayman S

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2006 Boxster (987 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 3.07 in/78 mm
• Displacement 163.91 cu in/2,687 cc
• Horsepower 240 @ 6400 rpm
• Torque 199 lb-ft @ 4700-6000 rpm
• Max RPM 7200
• Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Transmission

• Options 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic S

Chassis

• Type Mid-engined, rear-wheel drive
• Curb Weight 2,855 lbs. manual/2,987 lbs. Tiptronic S
• Height 50.98 in/1,295 mm
• Ground Clearance 5.12 in/130 mm, PASM 4.72 in/120 mm
• Length 171.61 in/4,359 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
• Wheel Size Front 17 x 6.5
• Wheel Size Rear 17 x 8
• Tire Size Front 205/55ZR-17
• Tire Size Rear 235/ 50ZR-17

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 11.77 in/299 mm x 0.79 in/20 mm

Performance

• 0 to 60 MPH 5.9 seconds manual/6.8 seconds Tiptronic S
• Top Speed 159 mph manual/155 mph Tiptronic S

Fuel

• MPG City 18 manual/16 Tiptronic S
• MPG Highway 27 manual/24 Tiptronic S
• MPG Combined 21 manual/19 Tiptronic S
• Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 U.S. gallons
• Required Octane Premium unleaded (91+)