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2012 Porsche Boxster Specifications

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2012 Porsche Boxster
Starting Price:
$48,100
Estimated MPG:
19 city | 27 hwy
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2012 Porsche Boxster Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st row
Passenger Airbag:
Cancellable
Passenger airbag deactivation:
Deactivation switch

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable
Satellite Radio:
XM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.4 "
Front Leg Room:
41.6 "
Overall height:
50.9 "
Overall Length:
170.9 "
Overall Width:
70.9 "
Wheelbase:
95.1 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
2

Engine

Compression Ratio:
11.50 : 1
Displacement:
177 cu.in.
Horse Power:
255 hp
Size:
2.9 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
H-6
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
2.9
Fuel tank capacity:
16.9gal.
Horsepower:
255hp @ 6,400RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
214 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission:
6 speed manual
Transmission:
7 speed automatic with auto-shift

Fuel Consumption

City:
19 mpg
Highway:
27 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Lights

Adaptive headlights:
Adaptive headlights
Cornering Lights:
Cornering lights

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
2

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Strut

Telematics

Navigation system:
With voice activation

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
50
Speed Rating:
Z
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
Performance
Width:
235 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
48 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,943 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
3,605 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
10 cu.ft.
Payload:
661 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
8.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Convertible roof lining
Door mirrors
: body-color
Glass rear window
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power convertible roof
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Spoiler
Tailpipe finisher
: polished
Tailpipe finisher
: powdercoated

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
AM/FM radio
: XM
CD player
Diversity antenna
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 11
Speakers
: 4
Speakers
: 7
Wireless phone connectivity
: Bluetooth

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
High intensity discharge headlights
: Bi-Xenon
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Parking sensors
: rear
Rear fog lights
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: H-6
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.9
Engine location
: mid
Fuel economy city
: 19mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 27mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 16.9gal.
Horsepower
: 255hp @ 6,400RPM
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 214 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed manual
Transmission
: 7 speed automatic with auto-shift
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Integrated roll-over protection
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Passenger cancellable airbag
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 2
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 11.50 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 88.9mm x 78.7mm (3.50" x 3.10")
Engine displacement
: 2.9 L
Engine horsepower
: 255hp @ 6,400RPM
Engine torque
: 214 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,801mm (70.9")
Exterior height
: 1,293mm (50.9")
Exterior length
: 4,341mm (170.9")
Front headroom
: 975mm (38.4")
Front hiproom
: 1,356mm (53.4")
Front legroom
: 1,057mm (41.6")
Front shoulder room
: 1,313mm (51.7")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 5
GVWR
: 1,635kg (3,605lbs)
GVWR
: 1,670kg (3,682lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 280 L (10 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 280 L (10 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 300kg (661lbs)
Payload
: 305kg (672lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.5m (18.2')
Wheelbase
: 2,416mm (95.1")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 205/55ZR17.0
Front tires
: 235/35ZR19.0
Front tires
: 235/40ZR18.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 235/50ZR17.0
Rear tires
: 265/35ZR19.0
Rear tires
: 265/40ZR18.0
Speed-sensing steering
Tires
: performance
Wheel size
: 17"
Wheel size
: 18"
Wheel size
: 19"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 120 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/50,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Auto-dimming door mirrors
Optional
Convertible hard top
Optional
Convertible roof wind blocker
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional
Automatic temperature control
Optional
Heated steering wheel
Optional
Memory seat
Optional
Navigation system
Optional

Entertainment Features

DVD-Audio
Optional
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Headlight cleaning
Optional
Rain sensing wipers
Optional

Powertrain

Limited slip differential
Optional
Manual-shift auto
Optional

Seats and Trim

Genuine wood console insert
Optional
Genuine wood dashboard insert
Optional
Genuine wood door panel insert
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional
Sport steering wheel
Optional
Ventilated front seats
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Adaptive suspension
Optional

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