1998 Porsche Boxster Comparisons
Base Convertible
General Pricing
| Resale Value |
$41,000.00 |
$39,700.00 |
$44,425.00 |
| Destination |
$775.00 |
$595.00 |
$565.00 |
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Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
2.5L H6 |
2.3L I4 |
5.7L V8 |
| Horsepower |
201 @ 6000 RPM |
185 @ 5300 RPM |
345 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque |
181 @ 4500 RPM |
200 @ 4800 RPM |
350 @ 4400 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
2295 |
5665 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 2.8 |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.9 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
11:1 |
8.8:1 |
10.1:1 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2821.9 |
3035.8 |
3245.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
95.2 |
94.5 |
104.5 |
| Length (in.) |
171.0 |
157.3 |
179.7 |
| Width (in.) |
70.1 |
67.5 |
73.6 |
| Height (in.) |
50.8 |
50.7 |
47.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
57.7 |
58.6 |
62.0 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.2 |
58.5 |
64.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
37.4 |
37.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
42.7 |
42.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.7 |
51.7 |
55.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.4 |
54.7 |
54.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R16 |
205/55R16 |
245/45R17 |
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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