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  All Makes | convertible | Porsche | Boxster | 2003


2003 Porsche Boxster (basic)

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Immobilizer
Audio anti-theft protection: removable, code and detachable panel
Key power locks
 
Braking & Traction
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
 
Doors
Luxury trim leather on gearknob and leather on doors
 
Engines & Emissions
Multi-point injection fuel system
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1, EPA highway (mpg): 29, EPA city (l/100km): 11.8 and EPA city (mpg): 20
Emission control level FED
2687 cc 2.7 liters horizontal 6 mid engine with 85.5 mm bore, 78 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
64 liter 16.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Premium unleaded fuel
Coefficient of drag: 0.31
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio and cassette
Element antenna
Four speakers
 
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Gloss paint , black paint
Body color front and rear bumpers
Trunk/hatch spoiler
 
Exterior Lighting
Door edge hazard lights
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
Front fog lights
Rear fog lights
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air conditioning with climate control
Ventilation system with recirculation setting, micro filter and active carbon filter
 
Instrumentation
External temperature
Tachometer
Clock
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Oil pressure
Oil temperature
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Front seats cup holders
Front ashtray
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Front seat center armrest
Front seats cigar lighter
Floor mats
 
Interior Lighting
Cargo area light
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
 
Safety
Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
Front side airbag
Two head restraints on front seats
 
Seats
Seating: two seats
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and one adjustment
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 258 and all seats in place (cu ft): 9.1
 
Steering
Power steering
Leather covered steering wheel with telescopic adjustment
 
Storage
Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
Load restraint net
Lockable glove compartment
 
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Electric softtop convertible roof
 
Suspension
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
 
Transmission
Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor
 
Wheels & Tires
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4321, overall length (inches): 170.1, overall width (mm): 1781, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (mm): 1290, overall height (inches): 50.8, wheelbase (mm): 2416, wheelbase (inches): 95.1, front track (mm): 1461, front track (inches): 57.5, rear track (mm): 1529, rear track (inches): 60.2, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10912 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Front all seasons tires with 205 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and Z tire rating , rear all seasons tires with 225 mm tire width, 50% tire profile and Z tire rating
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Four-wheel ABS
Rear-wheel drive
Front alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 6 inch rim width , rear alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 7 inch rim width
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Heated washer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Tinted glass on cabin
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
Rear window
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Front power windows with two one-touch
Rear view mirror
 
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