March 1, 2025
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster (982) Specs
Here are the technical specifications of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster. The technical data may vary from country to country.
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Specs
Engine
- Type: Turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine
- Cylinders: 4
- Valves/cylinder: 4
- Displacement: 1,988 cm3
- Bore: 91.0 mm
- Stroke: 76.4 mm
- Maximum power output: 220 kW (300 hp) at 6,500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 380 Nm (280 lb.-ft.) at 1,950-4,500 rpm
- Maximum output per liter: 151 hp/l
- Compression ratio: 9.5:1
- Maximum engine speed: 7,500 rpm
- Cooling system: Water cooling with thermal management and water pump that operates on demand
- Valve control: Camshaft adjustment and VarioCam Plus valve stroke adjustment for intake and exhaust
- Oil supply: Integrated dry sump lubrication and demand-controlled oil pump
- Engine charging: Single turbocharger, 20.3 psi (1.4 bar) max. boost
- Intercooling: Water-to-air intercooling (two low-temperature air-water radiators and a water intercooler)
- Exhaust system: Dual-branch exhaust system with central stainless steel tailpipe
- Fuel management: Gasoline Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
- Drive system: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transmission
- Transmission: Six-speed manual transmission with single-disc clutch and dual-mass flywheel; optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)
- Clutch diameter: Manual 240 mm; PDK 202/153 mm
Chassis
- Front axle: Lightweight spring-strut suspension (MacPherson type)
- Rear axle: Lightweight MacPherson suspension
- Steering: Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio and steering pulse input
- Steering ratio: 15.0:1 (on-center) to 12.5:1
- Steering wheel diameter: 375 mm (14.8 inches) / 360 mm (14.1 inches)
- Turning radius: 10.98 m (36 ft.)
- Driving stability system: Porsche Stability Management (PSM) incl. ABS with extended brake functions
Brakes
- Brake System: Four-piston aluminium monoblock fixed calliper brakes, front and rear
- Front brake disc: Grey cast iron; vented and perforated
- Diameter: 330 mm (13.0 inches)
- Thickness: 28 mm (1.1 inches)
- Rear brake disc: Grey cast iron; vented and perforated
- Diameter: 299 mm (11.8 inches)
- Thickness: 20 mm (0.8 inches)
Wheels and Tyres
- Front wheels: 8 J x 18 ET 57
- Front tyres: 235/35 ZR 18
- Rear wheels: 9.5 J x 18 ET 49
- Rear tyres: 265/45 ZR 18
Dimensions
- Length: 4,379 mm
- Width: 1,801 mm (with door mirrors 1,994 mm)
- Height: 1,281 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,475 mm
- Front track width: 1,515 mm (18″)
- Rear track width: 1532 mm (18″)
- Luggage capacity: 150 l front, 125 l rear
- Fuel tank capacity (refuelling volume): 54 l (14.3 gallons)
- Unladen weight (DIN): 1,335 kg (PDK 1,365 kg)
Performance (Manual)
- Top speed: 275 km/h (170 mph)
- 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds
- 0-160 km/h: 11.3 seconds
Performance (PDK)
- Top speed: 275 km/h (170 mph)
- 0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds (with Sport Chrono Package)
- 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds
- 0-100 km/h: 4.7 seconds (with Sport Chrono Package)
- 0-160 km/h: 11.1 seconds
Fuel and Emissions (Manual)
- Fuel tank capacity (refuelling volume): 54 l (14.3 gallons)
- Fuel consumption urban: 9.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption extra urban: 6.0 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption combined: 7.4 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions combined: 168 g/km
Fuel and Emissions (PDK)
- Fuel tank capacity (refuelling volume): 54 l (14.3 gallons)
- Fuel consumption urban: 9.0 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption extra urban: 5.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption combined: 6.9 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions combined: 158 g/km
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