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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

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

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 27 30 25
Highway (mpg) 27 30 25

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

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) N/A 43.8 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

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

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

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid 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

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

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

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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