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  Porsche 986 Boxster S
 

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Click here to download printer friendly version For 2003 Porsche have revised both Boxster models. VarioCam technology used on the engines have increased output for both models with 7 bhp, from 253 to 260 bhp for the 'S' model. The roof now drops at a steeper angle to the rear lid, offering a contour line very similar to the aluminium hardtop available as an option. This new shape is provided by an additional, fourth roof bracket above the new rear window now made of glass. Further subtile modifications have been made to exterior; the front 'lip' running beneath the air intakes is more sharply contoured on the new Boxster, merging on both sides into a feature designers refer to as the 'sickle line'.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

Add your comments on the Porsche 986 Boxster S

 959 engine  
wasabi
20-8-2003
 sorry mate but i find what you said to be highly unbelievable. just how did you friend come across a 959 engine? of the 200 built (give or take 5 or so) only 8 were destined for the states. of these, 4 were for crash tests which it failed. the others are held in customs. (not entirely sure about the numbers though) if you do a little research, you will find a list that tracks all exiztig 959s and their chassis+engine details and what happened to them. so the next time, before you decide to make something up, do a little reading...
 to slow!!!  
rb30
10-6-2003
 i have a very close associate who own's a boxster s, and he also had a problem with it being too slow, so he went and chucked a aircooled 959 engine in it. and not an oridinary engine i'm talkin' about 550 bhp and the thing only weighs 1200 kg. The last thing you could do is call this thing slow, it still looks like a hairdressers car except for the 996 GT2 front spoiler.but my lord does it go.
 Price or cost of ownership?  
Odranoel1
9-6-2003
 "I own a 2000 Boxster S. I would like to encourage everybody who can afford the upfront payment to consider one. A car's real cost is the difference between resale and purchase price, plus the ongoing maintenance. I know no car that keeps its value better than the Boxster. Maintenance is not cheap, but still reasonable. And here's what you get: every single time I drove this car, no matter how my mood was before, I had a bright smile on my face and was happy for the day. The engine sound, the lovely handling, the firm hug of the sports seats, the ""thoroughbred"" feel, even the well controlled airflow around one's head - I just love it!"

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General specifications
Country of origin Germany
Internal name 986
Numbers built N/A
Produced from 2003 - 2004

Engine
Configuration B6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 3.179 liter / 194 cu in
Bore / Stroke 93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 78.0 mm (3.1 in)
Compression 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic ME 7.8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 260 bhp / 194 KW @ 6200 rpm
Torque 310 Nm / 229 ft lbs @ 4700 rpm
BHP/Liter 82 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, aluminium longitudinal and track control arms, spring struts, conical base springs
Rear suspension McPherson struts, aluminium longitudinal and track control arms plus tie-rod, spring struts, coil springs
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1320 kilo / 2910.1 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4320 mm (170.1 in) / 1780 mm (70.1 in) / 1290 mm (50.8 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2415 mm (95.1 in) / 1455 mm (57.3 in) / 1514 mm (59.6 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.2 bhp / kg
Top Speed 264 km/h (164 mph)
0-60 mph 5.6 s

Resources
Suggested reading
  • Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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