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1997 Porsche Boxster

1997 Porsche Boxster Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$39,980 - $43,130

Original MSRP:
$35,005 - $37,610

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating N/A
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1997 Porsche Boxster Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles
Recalls Issued
1997 Porsche Boxster N/A

1997 Porsche Boxster Models & Prices

1997 Porsche Boxster BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Roadster Manual $39,980 $35,005 $571 / Month*
2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic $43,130 $37,610 $613 / Month*
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1997 Porsche Boxster Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE
City 17/hwy 26 (2.5L engine/5-speed Tiptronic trans) *Estimated* •
City 19/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) *Estimated* •
EXTERIOR Features
BASE
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors •
Energy-absorbing light-alloy bumpers •
Integrated front fog lights •
Integrated roll bar •
Pwr black cloth convertible top •
Rear fog light •
Speed-dependent rear spoiler •
Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield •
Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles •
INTERIOR Features
BASE
AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face •
Automatic climate control system w/particle filter •
Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges •
Central locking system w/immobilizer system •
Fleece-lined front/rear luggage compartments •
Interior lighting w/delayed shutoff •
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/adjustable telescopic steering column •
Lockable storage compartment behind brake lever •
Luggage net in front trunk •
Pwr reclining partial leather bucket seats w/manual height adjustment •
Pwr windows •
Windshield antenna •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE
"Boxster" design pressure-cast light alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel bolts •
120 amp alternator •
15.3 gallon fuel tank •
16" x 6.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy front wheels •
16" x 7.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy rear wheels •
2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled 24-valve flat 6 cyl engine •
205/55ZR16 front tires •
225/50ZR16 rear tires •
4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers •
5-speed manual transmission •
5-speed tiptronic dual-function transmission •
Anti-lock brakes •
Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering •
Front/rear stabilizer bars •
Fully integrated electronic ignition •
Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms •
Rear wheel drive •
Stainless steel exhaust •
Variable valve timing system •
SAFETY Features
BASE
Driver & front passenger air bags •
Energy absorbing bumpers •

1997 Porsche Boxster Options and Addition Equipment

*** AIR VENTS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
CARBON/LEATHER VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: color-keyed leather center air vents, carbon heater controls/switch covers face plate •
LEATHER VENT PKG -inc: color-keyed leather center/side air vents, leather defroster covers •
LEATHER VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: color-keyed leather center air vents, leather heater controls/switch covers •
WOOD VENTS/CONTROLS -inc: wood center air vents, wood heater controls/switch covers, color-keyed leather heater frame •
*** CENTER CONSOLE *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/1 COMPARTMENT, CASSETTE STORAGE (REQ: 421 Cassette Storage Shelf) •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/1 COMPARTMENT, COMPACT DISC STORAGE (REQ: 424 CD Storage Shelf) •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER CENTER CONSOLE W/2 COMPARTMENTS •
COLOR-KEYED PAINTED CENTER CONSOLE •
*** DASH PKG *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
ALUMINUM/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard, aluminum upper trim molding, painted speaker covers •
CARBON/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard,carbon upper trim molding, painted speaker covers •
LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard/upper trim molding, painted speaker covers •
WOOD/LEATHER DASH PKG -inc: color-keyed leather dashboard, wood upper trim molding/ lower instrument panel,painted speaker covers •
*** DOOR ENTRANCE PANELS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
CARBON DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL •
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL •
*** DOOR TRIM *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
ARMREST PKG -inc: leather armrest w/aluminum painted armrest connector/lower armrest •
CARBON/LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: carbon storage compartment cover/door panel strip/door opener cover, color-keyed inner door handle/ door grip •
LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: black leather interior door handles, color-keyed leather storage compartment cover/door panel strip/door opener cover •
WOOD/LEATHER DOOR PKG -inc: wood interior door handles/door panel strip/door opener cover,color-keyed leather storage compartment cover/armrest cover •
*** FLOOR MATS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
"PORSCHE" LOGO FLOOR MATS •
BLACK PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BOXSTER RED "BOXSTER" LOGO •
BOXSTER RED PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO •
GRAPHITE GREY PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO •
NEPHRITE GREEN PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO •
*** HUB CAPS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
BODY-COLOR WHEEL RIMS (N/A w/XRA Wheels) •
PAINTED HUB CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST (REQ: XD9 Rims) •
WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST •
*** INSTRUMENTATION *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
ALUMINUM-COLORED INSTRUMENT DIALS •
COLOR-KEYED INSTRUMENT DIALS •
*** ROLL BAR *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
EXTERIOR-COLOR-KEYED PAINTED ROLL BAR •
INTERIOR-COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ROLL BAR •
SILVER-PAINTED ROLL BAR •
*** SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE •
ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE •
CARBON/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE •
CARBON/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE •
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE •
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE •
WOOD/LEATHER SHIFT KNOB/BRAKE HANDLE •
WOOD/LEATHER TIPTRONIC SHIFTER/BRAKE HANDLE •
*** STEERING COLUMN *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED 3-PART STEERING COLUMN •
PAINTED 3-PART STEERING COLUMN •
*** STEERING WHEEL *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
CARBON/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER-COVERED STEERING WHEEL •
WOOD/ALUMINUM/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL •
WOOD/LEATHER STEERING WHEEL •
WOOD/SPECIAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL •
*** STORAGE SHELF *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
CASSETTE STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE •
COMPACT DISC STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE •
*** WHEELS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
BOXSTER 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires •
SPORT CLASSIC 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires •
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 490 Sound Pkg) •
ACTIVE CARBON FILTER •
ALARM SYSTEM -inc: interior sensor, remote control •
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR •
BODY-COLOR ALUMINUM HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger •
BOXSTER AEROKIT -inc: front/rear spoiler, LH/RH rocker panel covers *Late Availability* •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ENTRANCE FLAPS/TRUNK CONTROL LEVERS •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER IGNITION KEY ROSETTE •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER INSTRUMENT HOUSING •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER ROOF CONTROL HANDLE & RING •
COLOR-KEYED LEATHER SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS •
COLOR-KEYED PAINTED CENTER AIR VENTS (N/A w/XNP Wood Vents/Controls) •
COLOR-KEYED PAINTED LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER (N/A w/XNK or XNL Dash Pkgs) •
CRUISE CONTROL •
HEADLIGHT WASHERS •
HEATED SEATS •
LARGE CHROME OVAL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE •
LEATHER-COVERED COLOR-KEYED MIDDLE CONSOLE SIDE COVERS •
MODEL DESIGNATION DELETE •
ON-BOARD COMPUTER •
ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM *Late Availability* •
SOUND PKG -inc: 6-speakers, 4-channel amp •
SPEEDSTER REAR KIT *Late Availability* •
TONNEAU COVER •
TRACTION CONTROL -inc: active brake differential •
WIND DEFLECTOR -inc: storage pocket •
WINDSHIELD WIPER RAIN SENSORS •
DECOR LEVEL Options
BASE
LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: leather seats, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob, leather dashboard top/bottom, black leatherette shift boot/sunvisors •
LEATHERETTE INTERIOR -inc: leatherette seats/ dashboard top, black leatherette shift boot/ sunvisors, black leather brake handle/door handles/shift knob/steering wheel (STD) •
SPECIAL LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: special leather seats/dashboard top & bottom/instrument cluster top/center console/storage shelf/roll bar covering/door panels, black leather brake handle/steering wheel/door handle/shift knob, black leatherette shift boot/sunvisors •
EMISSIONS Options
BASE
50 STATES EMISSIONS •
NOTE Options
BASE
** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 OR ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** •
OPTION PKG Options
BASE
OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED (STD) •
SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, AM/FM stereo w/compact disc *NET* •
SPORT TOURING PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/ tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, 6-disc CD changer, aluminum painted instrument dials, chrome roll bar, leather/aluminum shift knob/brake handle, aluminum entrance panels/exhaust pipe *NET* •
TECHNIC SPORT PKG -inc: upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars, 17" Boxster wheels/tires, traction control *NET* •
PAINT TYPE Options
BASE
METALLIC PAINT •
METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE •
NON-METALLIC PAINT TO SAMPLE •
SPECIAL PAINT •
STANDARD PAINT •
RADIO Options
BASE
AM/FM RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face (STD) •
AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face •
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE
5-SPEED TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION •

1997 Porsche Boxster Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.74 x 0.95
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.80
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE
Trunk Volume (ft) 9.1
Engine
BASE
Displacement 2.5L/153
Engine Type Gas Flat 6-cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 181 @ 4500
Exterior Dimensions
BASE
Height, Overall (in) 50.8
Length, Overall (in) 169.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.1
Wheelbase (in) 95.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1
Fuel Tank
BASE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.3
Steering
BASE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.98
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Suspension
BASE
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Tires
BASE
Front Tire Size P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size P225/50R16
Transmission
BASE
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Trans Type 5
Vehicle
BASE
Front Head Room (in) 38.1
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 51.7
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Volume (ft) -TBD-
Weight Information
BASE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2755

1997 Porsche Boxster Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger air bags
Anti-lock brakes
Energy absorbing bumpers
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A