2013 Porsche Boxster Base
The 2013 Porsche Boxster Base is a 265-hp 2.7-liter flat-6 with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed pdk and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 26 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated Flat-6 (Boxer), Mid-Engine |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6,700 rpm |
| Torque | 206 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V, VarioCam Plus (variable timing & lift on intake) |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 72.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), integrated dry-sump lubrication |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK |
| 1st Gear | 3.67 (45 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.05 (80 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.46 (112 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.13 (145 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.97 (168 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.84 (195 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.33 |
| Final Drive | 3.89 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut; transverse and longitudinal control arms; twin-tube gas-pressure dampers; anti-roll bar; EPS |
| Rear Suspension | McPherson type; transverse/longitudinal control arms; coaxial vibration dampers in coil springs; anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 36 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston aluminum monobloc |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented, 12.4 x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented, 11.77 x 0.80 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8J x 18 |
| Wheels Rear | 9J x 18 |
| Tires Front | 235/45 ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | 265/45 ZR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 50.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Front Track | 60.1 in |
| Rear Track | 60.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,888 lbs |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline