2005-2007 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Specs & Safety

Detailed safety information for this generation Porsche Boxster include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Porsche Boxsterinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door convertible	2-door hatchback

Wheelbase, in.	95.1	95.1

Overall Length, in.	17.6	172.1

Overall Width, in.	70.9	70.9

Overall Height, in.	51.0	51.4

Curb Weight, lbs.	2855	2954

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	9.5	14.1

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	16.9	19.6

Seating Capacity	2	2

Front Head Room, in.	38.4	--

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.6	--

Rear Head Room, in.	--	--

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	--	--

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

For 2005, Boxster remains a 2-seat convertible with a mid-mounted, horizontally-opposed 6-cyl engine. The base retains a 2.7-liter engine, but has 240 hp vs. 228. The S reprises a 3.2-liter, but with 280 hp vs. 258. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model. A 6-speed manual is standard on the S, optional on the base. A 5-speed automatic with manual-shift capability via steering-wheel buttons is optional on both. Model-year 2006's Cayman has the same 6-cyl engine with 245 hp for 2006, the Cayman S 295. All variants offer a choice of 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic; base models are also available with a 5-speed manual. For '07, the base Boxster gains 5 hp, matching the base Cayman at 245. Boxster S gains 15 hp, matching Cayman S at 295.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc H6	2.7 / 164	240-245	199	5-speed manual: 20/29 6-speed manual: 20/28 5-speed automatic: 18/26	5-speed manual: -- 6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

dohc H6	3.2 / 194	280-295	236	6-speed manual: 19/27 5-speed automatic: 18/27	6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

dohc H6	3.4 / 207	295	251	6-speed manual: 20/28 5-speed automatic: 20/27	6-speed manual: 21.7 5-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Germany, Finland

Drive Wheels: longitudinal mid-engine/rear-wheel drive

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