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2008 Porsche Boxster S
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Variant
S
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
987
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
295 hp
Power (kW)
217 kW
Torque
340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed
264 km/h
(164 mph)
0–60 mph
5.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,329 mm
(170.4 in)
Width
1,801 mm
(70.9 in)
Height
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,415 mm
(95.1 in)
Curb weight
1,345 kg
(2,965 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,400 - 6,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-40
5W-40
5W-50
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3,386 cc
7.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
96 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Carbon
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Aluminium
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.3 – 16.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.8 – 7.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.6 – 11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,528 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Body Material
Aluminium
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
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
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Perforated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Perforated
Head Room, Front
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1630 – 1670 kg
(3,594 – 3,682 lb)
Cargo Capacity
275 – 285 kg
(606 – 628 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Other Equipment
Spoiler
Retractable
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Lights
Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
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
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer
DVD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 pcs
Tweeters
2 pcs
Midrange Speakers
2 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
50 W
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Top of Front Panel
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Total Trunk Volume
280 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Key Button
Rear Trunk
Volume
130 litres
Front Trunk
Volume
150 litres
Design
Accent
Aluminium
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2008
Speed
79 km/h
(49 mph)
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Boxster
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Powered
Lumbar Support
Optional
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Convertible
Variant
Boxster S
2000–2016
Boxster S Convertible Generations
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2005–2008
Year
2008
Powertrain
S
Horsepower
295 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed
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