1998 Porsche Boxster Features and Options List
Here is a list of features and option of the first generation (type 986) Porsche Boxster as published on the Porsche USA 1998 press kit. As this data refers to the US model, it may vary depending on country.
1998 Porsche Boxster Features and Options List
Powertrain
- 2.5-liter, 201-horsepower (150 kW), aluminum alloy, water-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder 4-valve mid-engine
- Fully integrated electronic ignition and fuel injection systems Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with dual knock sensors and hot film air flow sensors
- Dual-mass flywheel
- Five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed Tiptronic S dual-function transmission with console-mounted shift lever and gear selection switches in steering wheel
- Hydraulically activated, single-disc dry clutch
- VarioCam variable valve timing system
Chassis
- Rack and pinion steering with force-sensitive power-assist
- Fully independent suspension
- Front: MacPherson-type struts, aluminum alloy lower control arms with stabiliser bar
- Rear: MacPherson-type struts, aluminum alloy lower control arms with stabiliser bar
- Power-assisted, aluminum alloy four-piston monoblock fixed calliper, internally ventilated, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS 5.3) and asbestos free pads
- Five-spoke pressure-cast light alloy wheels with locks
- Front: 6J x 16 with 205/55 ZR-16 steel-belted radial tires
- Rear: 7J x 16 with 225/50 ZR-16 steel-belted radial tires
- 58-Litre (15.3-gallon) fuel tank
Exterior
- Two door, two-seat Roadster
- Electric folding top
- Fog lights integrated into the headlight unit
- Rear fog light (left side)
- Integrated third brake light
- Welded, unitized body construction; double-sided, zinc-galvanized steel
- Supplemental safety bar
- Energy-absorbing bumpers, front and rear
- Speed-dependent extendible rear spoiler
- Second generation side-impact protection
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Electrically adjustable and heatable outside mirrors
- Windshield antenna
- Tinted glass all around and windshield with graduated tint
- Outside door handles, side air intakes and mirrors painted to match exterior color
- Two luggage compartments
Interior
- Front and side airbags for driver and passenger
- Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts
- Partial leather bucket seats with electric back rest adjustment
- Air conditioning with automatic temperature control
- Particle filter for ventilation system
- Leather-covered steering wheel, axially adjustable
- Interior trimmed in black leather
- Backlit analog instrumentation with tachometer and gauges, corresponding warning lights
- On board diagnostic system (OBD II)
- Trip odometer
- Power windows
- Brake pad wear indicator
- Interior lighting with delayed shut-off
- Electronic immobilizer system
- Central locking system
- AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio Lockable storage compartment
Options
- Removable hard top with heatable rear window
- Roof transport system
- Compact disc player
- Remote compact disc changer
- Sound package with 6 speakers and 4 channel amplifier
- Digital sound package
- Cassette or CD shelf in front center console
- Alarm system with remote control
- Seats with adjustable heating
- Full power seats with memory
- Adjustable lumbar support
- Supple, gathered-leather seat upholstery
- Environmentally-compatible, water-based metallic paint
- Wind deflector
- Traction control with automatic brake differential (ABD)
- Boxster-design pressure-cast light alloy 17-inch wheels with locks
- Sport classic-design pressure-cast light alloy 17-inch wheels with locks
- Sport package with 17-inch wheels, wind deflector, sound package, cruise control, CD player, alarm system
- Technic sport package with 17-inch wheels, traction control/ABD, more rigidly tuned springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bars
- Sport touring package with 17-inch wheels, wind deflector, sound package, cruise control, CD changer, alarm system, on board computer and special interior trim
- Rim caps with Porsche crest
- On board computer
- Cruise control
- Active carbon interior filter
- Headlight washers
- Non-smoker package
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