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1998 Porsche Boxster
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
986
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
204ps
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
204 hp
Power (kW)
150 kW
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.9 seconds
Displacement
2,480 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,315 mm
(169.9 in)
Width
1,780 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,415 mm
(95.1 in)
Curb weight
1,250 kg
(2,756 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-40
5W-40
5W-50
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
8.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.5 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
72 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
11 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Rear-Mid
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
40,000 km
(24,855 mi)
Fuel Filter
80,000 km
(49,710 mi)
Spark Plug
40,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission, Fluid
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Rear Axle, Oil
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
57 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
14.3 – 15.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.1 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.7 – 10.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
232 – 260 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,525 mm
(60.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Assist Systems
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
160,000 km
(99,419 mi)
Interior Filter
20,000 km
(12,427 mi)
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Head Room, Front
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,560 kg
(3,439 lb)
Cargo Capacity
310 kg
(683 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Antenna
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
130
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
71.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Colour
Silver
Display
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Digital
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Total Trunk Volume
260 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Carpet
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Aluminium
Leather
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Heated Seats
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
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986
1997–2002
Year
1998
Powertrain
204ps
Horsepower
204 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
