2008 Porsche 718 Boxster Features And Specs
Year
Style, Configuration, Engine Options
Trim
Boxster 2dr Roadster Package Includes
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Interior
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Standard leather pwr reclining bucket seats
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Leather-wrapped 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel w/full color Porsche crest
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Telescoping steering column
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Instrumentation-inc
analog speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, clock
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Trip computer
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Pwr windows-inc
one-touch up/down, anti-jam feature
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Central locking system w/remote control
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Remote unlocking front/rear trunks
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HomeLink universal transmitter
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Cruise control
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Immobilizer system
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Alarm system
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AM/FM stereo w/CD player
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Automatic climate control system w/dust, pollen & charcoal odor filter
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Rear window defroster
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Auxiliary pwr outlet
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Dash-mounted pop-out cupholders
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Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
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Leather-wrapped shift knob
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Center storage compartment
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Exterior
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Pwr convertible top w/heated glass rear window
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Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering
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Speed-dependent rear spoiler
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Front/rear fog lamps
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Heated pwr mirrors
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Tinted glass
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Intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
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Entertainment
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Engine
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Engine Order Code
NA
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Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gas Flat 6-cyl
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Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
2.7L/164
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Fuel System
SMFI
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Maximum Horsepower @ RPM
245 @ 6500
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Maximum Torque @ RPM
201 @ 4600-6000
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Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
NA
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Electrical
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
NA
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
NA
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Safety
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4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Driver & passenger front airbags, front passenger on/off switch
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Door mounted head & side-impact airbags
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3-point inertia-reel safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
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Traction Control (ASR)
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Boron steel tubing around windshield
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Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars w/soft-touch covering
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Reinforced passenger compartment
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Crumple-zone body structure
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Steering
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Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
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Steering Ratio (:1)
NA
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Turns, lock to lock
NA
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Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
NA
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Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
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Mechanical
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2.7L DOHC SMFI horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6-cyl engine
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VarioCam variable valve timing system
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Motronic ME 7.8 engine management software
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5-speed manual transmission
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Double inertia flywheel
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Porsche stability management (PSM)
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Traction control (ASR)
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Rear wheel drive
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Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms
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Front/rear stabilizer bars
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P205/55ZR17 summer performance front tires
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P235/50ZR17 summer performance rear tires
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17\ Boxster II aluminum wheels
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Pwr steering
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Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed alloy calipers painted black
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4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Active brake differential (ABD)
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Black painted calipers
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Central oval exhaust pipe
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16.9 gallon fuel tank
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Suspension
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Front Suspension Type
Independent
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Rear Suspension Type
Independent
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Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
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Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
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Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
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Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
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Towing
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Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
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Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
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Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
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Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
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Transmission
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Transmission Order Code
NA
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Transmission Description
Manual
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Number of Transmission Speeds
5
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First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.50
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Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
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Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.43
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.09
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
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Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.44
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.75
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Clutch Size
9.45
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Vehicle
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EPA Classification
Two-Seater
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Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Warranty
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4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles
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4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles
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10 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles
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4 Roadside Assistance Years / 50,000 Roadside Assistance Miles
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Brakes
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Brake Type
Pwr
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Anti-Lock-Braking System
4-Wheel
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Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
11.73 x 0.94
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Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
11.78 x 0.79
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Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
NA