2005-2008 Porsche Boxster and Cayman: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2007 Porsche Boxster
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- Price Range: $26,500 - $51,700
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Specs for this generation Porsche Boxster include 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. | -- | -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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 | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| 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: -- |
| 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: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany, Finland
Drive Wheels: longitudinal mid-engine/rear-wheel drive
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