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2000 Porsche Boxster Convertible
The Porsche 2000 Boxster was a 2-door, up to 2-passenger SCCV, available in two trims, the Convertible and the S. The Convertible was equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, H6, 217-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed m transmission with overdrive was standard, and a 5-speed a transmission with overdrive was optional. The S was equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, H6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed m transmission with overdrive is standard. A 5-speed a transmission with overdrive is optional.

Boxster Convertible

Vehicle Summary
Basics
  Standard Engine 2.7L H6 
  Standard Transmission Manual
  Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
  Body Style Convertible
  Horsepower @ RPM 217 @ 6400 
  Torque @ RPM 192 @ 4750 
  Combined Fuel Economy 22
Driving 
  Anti-Lock Brakes Standard 
  Traction Control Optional 
Inside
  Head Room (Front/Rear) 38.4/NA In.
  Leg Room (Front/Rear) 41.6/NA In.
  Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) 51.7/NA In.
  Standard Seating 2
  Front Side Airbag Standard
  Wheelbase 95.1 In.
  Length 171 In.
  Width 70.1 In.
  Height 50.8 In. 


DRIVING
  Powertrain
  Water-Cooled 2.7-Liter, H6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Boxer Engine; Mid/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 217@6400, Torque Of 192@4750, Liquid Cooled Cast Aluminum Crankcase, Cylinder Heads and Pistons; Forged Steel Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Dry Sump Lubrication
 
  5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive, Hydraulic Clutch, Double Inertia Flywheel and Dual Cone Synchronizers
 
 
  Handling
  Independent Front Suspension With MacPherson Struts, Aluminum Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Gas-Charged Dual-Tube Shock Absorbers and Negative Steering Roll Radius
 
  Independent Rear Suspension With MacPherson Struts, Aluminum Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Gas-Charged Dual-Tube Shock Absorbers and Self-Stabilizing Toe Characteristics
 
  23-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
 
  18.5-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
 
 
  Wheels & Tires
  Pressure Cast Aluminum-Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 6-In. Front, 16-In. X 7-In. Rear
 
  Front SBRP205/55ZR16 Performance Tires; Rear SBRP225/50ZR16 Performance Tires
 
  Compact Spare Tire
 
 
  INSIDE
  Audio/Communications
  AM/FM Stereo Radio With 2 Speakers Total, 120 Watts, 50 Presets Total Including FM, MW and LW, Automatic Volume Control Increases Volume As Speed Increases; Enhanced Other Network (EON) Automatically Plays Traffic Information; Cassette Player With Auto-Reverse, Programmable Title Search and Dolby(R) B and C
 
  Radio Data System With Dot Matrix Display Is Capable Of Listing Station Names Above Their Selection Buttons
 
  Anti-Theft Coding On Radio With Removable Control Panel
 
 
  Interior Trim 
  Carpeted Front and Rear Luggage Compartments
 
  Partial Leather Covered Seats With Leatherette
 
  Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Manually Adjustable Seat Height and Length
 
  Front Driver Power Reclining Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
 
  Front Passenger Power Reclining Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
 
  Black Leather Covered 4-Spoke Steering Wheel, 380-mm Diameter
 
  Tufted Velour Carpeting On Floor Areas
 
  Carpeted Front Floor Mats
 
 
  Interior Design 
  Single Zone Automatic Climate Control With Solar Sensors
 
  Central Locking System
 
  Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
 
  Cigarette Lighter Located On Center Dash Console
 
  Front Power Outlet Integral To Cigarette Lighter
 
  Delayed Power Retention Allows Operation Of Power Equipment For 30 Seconds After Engine Is Turned Off or Until Door Is Opened
 
  Automatic Relocking Feature Relocks Doors If Vehicle Has Been Unlocked and Doors Are Not Opened Within 60 Seconds
 
 
  Safety
  Front Dual 3-Point Inertia-Reel Seatbelts
 
  Front Dual Seatbelt Height Adjusters Via Seat Mounted Buckles That Ensure Belt Is Always In Correct Position Regardless Of Seat Position
 
  Automatic Locking Retractors On All Seating Positions
 
  Emergency Locking Retractors On All Seating Positions
 
  Driver Second Generation Airbag Supplemental Restraint System
 
  Passenger Second Generation Airbag Supplemental Restraint System; Passenger Side Airbag Automatically Disables When Porsche Child Safety Seat Is Attached
 
  Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) Includes Front Dual Door-Mounted 30-Liter Side Airbags With Head and Body Protection
 
  Integrated Fixed Driver and Passenger Supplemental Safety Bars Provide Rollover Protection; Additional Roll Protection Tube In A-Pillar
 
 
  Storage 
  Luggage Net On Engine Lid
 
  Driver and Passenger Side Door Mounted Storage Areas
 
 
  Instrumentation 
  Brake Pad Wear Indicator
 
  Digital Clock Included In Instrument Cluster
 
  Digital Oil Level Indicator Included In Instrument Cluster
 
  Analog 8,000 RPM Tachometer With 7,000 RPM Redline and Integrated Digital Speedometer Included In Instrument Cluster
 
 
  OUTSIDE
  Exterior Design 
  Power Electric Folding Magnesium-Framed Convertible Top With Scratch Resistant Rear Window Raises or Lowers In 12 Seconds
 
  Retractable Rear Spoiler Located Between Taillights Rises At 75-MPH, Reduces Axle Lift By 31 Percent and Lowers When Speed Drops Below 50-MPH
 
  Front Air Dam
 
  5-MPH Front and Rear Bumpers
 
  Metallic Paint (If Selected)
 
  Clearcoat Paint
 
 
  Lights
  Halogen Headlights
 
  Front Foglights Integrated Into Headlight Unit; Rear Foglight On Left Side
 
 
  Locks 
  Wheel Locks
 
  Remote Fuel Door Release
 
 
  Visiblity 
  Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
 
  Dual Heated Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
 
  Windshield Wipers With Adjustable Intermittent Feature
 
  All-Around Tinted Glass With Graduated Tint For Windshield

 

Boxster S

 Vehicle Summary
Basics
  Standard Engine 3.2L H6 
  Standard Transmission Manual
  Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
  Body Style Convertible
  Horsepower @ RPM 250 @ 6250 
  Torque @ RPM 225 @ 4500 
  Combined Fuel Economy 20
Driving 
  Anti-Lock Brakes Standard 
  Traction Control Optional 
Inside
  Head Room (Front/Rear) 38.1/NA In.
  Leg Room (Front/Rear) 41.6/NA In.
  Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) 51.7/NA In.
  Standard Seating 2
  Front Side Airbag Standard
  Wheelbase 95.1 In.
  Length 171 In.
  Width 70.1 In.
  Height 50.8 In. 


 DRIVING
  Powertrain
  Water-Cooled 3.2-Liter, H6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Boxer Engine; Mid/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 250@6250, Torque Of 225@4500, Liquid Cooled Cast Aluminum Crankcase, Cylinder Heads and Pistons; Forged Steel Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Dry Sump Lubrication
 
  6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive, Hydraulic Clutch, Double Inertia Flywheel and Dual Cone Synchronizers
 
 
  Handling
  Independent Front Sport-Tuned Suspension With MacPherson Struts, Aluminum Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Gas-Charged Dual-Tube Shock Absorbers and Negative Steering Roll Radius
 
  Independent Rear Sport-Tuned Suspension With MacPherson Struts, Aluminum Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Gas-Charged Dual-Tube Shock Absorbers and Self-Stabilizing Toe Characteristics
 
  23.6-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
 
  19.6-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
 
 
  Wheels & Tires
  Boxster S Specific Pressure Cast Aluminum-Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In. Front, 17-In. X 8.5-In. Rear
 
  Front SBRP205/50ZR17 Performance Tires; Rear SBRP255/40ZR17 Performance Tires
 
  Compact Spare Tire
 
 
  INSIDE
  Audio/Communications
  AM/FM Stereo Radio With 2 Speakers Total, 120 Watts, 50 Presets Total Including FM, MW and LW, Automatic Volume Control Increases Volume As Speed Increases; Enhanced Other Network (EON) Automatically Plays Traffic Information; Cassette Player With Auto-Reverse, Programmable Title Search and Dolby(R) B and C
 
  Radio Data System With Dot Matrix Display Is Capable Of Listing Station Names Above Their Selection Buttons
 
  Anti-Theft Coding On Radio With Removable Control Panel
 
 
  Interior Trim 
  Carpeted Front and Rear Luggage Compartments
 
  Partial Leather Covered Seats With Leatherette
 
  Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Manually Adjustable Seat Height and Length
 
  Front Driver Power Reclining Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
 
  Front Passenger Power Reclining Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
 
  Black Leather Covered 3-Spoke Steering Wheel, 380-mm Diameter
 
  Tufted Velour Carpeting On Floor Areas
 
  Carpeted Front Floor Mats
 
 
  Interior Design 
  Single Zone Automatic Climate Control With Solar Sensors
 
  Central Locking System
 
  Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
 
  Cigarette Lighter Located On Center Dash Console
 
  Front Power Outlet Integral To Cigarette Lighter
 
  Delayed Power Retention Allows Operation Of Power Equipment For 30 Seconds After Engine Is Turned Off or Until Door Is Opened
 
  Automatic Relocking Feature Relocks Doors If Vehicle Has Been Unlocked and Doors Are Not Opened Within 60 Seconds
 
 
  Safety
  Front Dual 3-Point Inertia-Reel Seatbelts
 
  Front Dual Seatbelt Height Adjusters Via Seat Mounted Buckles That Ensure Belt Is Always In Correct Position Regardless Of Seat Position
 
  Automatic Locking Retractors On All Seating Positions
 
  Emergency Locking Retractors On All Seating Positions
 
  Driver Second Generation Airbag Supplemental Restraint System
 
  Passenger Second Generation Airbag Supplemental Restraint System; Passenger Side Airbag Automatically Disables When Porsche Child Safety Seat Is Attached
 
  Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) Includes Front Dual Door-Mounted 30-Liter Side Airbags With Head and Body Protection
 
  Integrated Fixed Driver and Passenger Supplemental Safety Bars Provide Rollover Protection; Additional Roll Protection Tube In A-Pillar
 
 
  Storage 
  Luggage Net On Engine Lid
 
  Driver and Passenger Side Door Mounted Storage Areas
 
 
  Instrumentation 
  Digital Clock Included In Instrument Cluster
 
  Digital Oil Level Indicator Included In Instrument Cluster
 
  Analog 8,000 RPM Tachometer With 7,000 RPM Redline and Integrated Digital Speedometer Included In Instrument Cluster
 
 
  OUTSIDE
  Exterior Design 
  Power Electric Folding Magnesium-Framed Convertible Top With Headliner and Scratch Resistant Rear Window Raises or Lowers In 12 Seconds
 
  Retractable Rear Spoiler Located Between Taillights Rises At 75-MPH, Reduces Axle Lift By 31 Percent and Lowers When Speed Drops Below 50-MPH
 
  3 Front Air Intakes With Titanium Color Center Bars
 
  5-MPH Front and Rear Bumpers
 
  Metallic Paint (If Selected)
 
  Clearcoat Paint
 
 
  Lights
  Halogen Headlights
 
  Front Foglights Integrated Into Headlight Unit; Rear Foglight On Left Side
 
 
  Locks 
  Manual Remote Releases For Front and Rear Luggage Compartments
 
  Power Remote Rear Luggage Compartment Release Via Keyless Entry System
 
  Remote Keyless Entry
 
  Multi-Function Remote Locks/Unlocks Doors and Opens Luggage Compartment
 
  Wheel Locks
 
  Remote Fuel Door Release
 
 
  Visiblity 
  Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
 
  Dual Heated Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
 
  Windshield Wipers With Adjustable Intermittent Feature
 
  All-Around Tinted Glass With Graduated Tint For Windshield