1997 Porsche Boxster Base
The 1997 Porsche Boxster Base is a 201-hp 2.5-liter flat-6 with an automatic 5-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $40,745 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 201 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Boxster measures 171.0 inches long on a 95.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,822 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,745 ($82,505 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L NA flat-6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 201 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,822 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars