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2011 Porsche Boxster Roadster
Layout:
mid-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,943
2,987 (S)
2,811 (Spyder)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.9
14.3 (Spyder)
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.4
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.5 x 1.1 in. power-assisted cross-drilled, vented discs
Rear: 11.8 x 0.8 in. power-assisted cross-drilled, vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Flat-6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VarioCam Plus)
Displacement: 2,893
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 77.5
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 255 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 214 at 4,400 - 6,000
Redline: 7,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27 - 29 (PDK)
Available with: Boxster
 
Optional Engines:
Type: Flat-6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VarioCam Plus)
Displacement: 3,436
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 97.0 x 77.5
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power [hp]: 310 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 266 at 4,400 - 5,500
Redline: 7,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 29 (PDK)
Available with: Boxster S
 
Type: Flat-6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VarioCam Plus)
Displacement: 3,436
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 97.0 x 77.5
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power [hp]: 320 at 7,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 273 at 4,750
Redline: 7,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 29 (PDK)
Available with: Boxster Spyder
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.67, 2.05, 1.41, 1.13, 0.97, 0.84
Final Drive: 3.88
Available with: Boxster
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 1.95, 1.41, 1.13, 0.95, 0.81
Final Drive: 3.89
Available with: Boxster S; Spyder
 
Type: 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK)
Ratios: 3.91, 2.29, 1.65, 1.30, 1.08, 0.88, 0.62
Final Drive: 3.25
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 172.1
Width [in.]: 70.9
Height [in.]: 50.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 95.1
Front Track [in.]: 58.7
58.5 (S; Spyder)
Rear Track [in.]: 60.4
60.2 (S; Spyder)
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 37.6
Front Legroom [in.]: 33.5
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.5
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 9.9
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.5
4.9 (S)
4.6 (Spyder)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 14.0
11.8 (S)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 163
170 (S)
166; 125 (top closed) (Spyder)