1998 Porsche Boxster

1998 Porsche Boxster Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$41,000 - $41,000

Original MSRP:
$35,895 - $35,895

1998 Porsche Boxster Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1998 Porsche Boxster N/A

1998 Porsche Boxster Models & Prices

1998 Porsche Boxster BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Roadster Manual $41,000 $35,895 $585 / Month*
2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic $41,000 $35,895 $585 / Month*

1998 Porsche Boxster Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE
City 17/hwy 24 (2.5L engine/4-speed tiptronic trans)
City 19/hwy 26 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)
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 horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6 cyl engine
205/55ZR16 front tires
225/50ZR16 rear tires
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
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers
Rear wheel drive
Stainless steel exhaust
Variable valve timing system
SAFETY Features
BASE
Driver & front passenger air bags-inc: passenger child seat detector prep
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags
Energy absorbing bumpers

1998 Porsche Boxster Options and Addition Equipment

*** FLOOR MATS *** *NOT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE ORDER* Options
BASE
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
METROPOL BLUE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO
NEPHRITE GREEN PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO
SAVANNA BEIGE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS W/BLACK "BOXSTER" LOGO
*** 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 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/SPECIAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
*** 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
SPORT CLASSIC 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires
TURBO LOOK 18" WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 265/35ZR18 rear tires
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
(4) COLOR-KEYED PAINTED WHEEL RIMS
6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 490 Sound Pkg)
ACTIVE CARBON FILTER
AEROKIT -inc: front/rear spoilers, LH/RH rocker panel covers
ALARM SYSTEM -inc: interior sensor, remote control
ALUMINUM-COLORED INSTRUMENT DIALS
AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR
BODY-COLOR ALUMINUM HARDTOP -inc: rear window defogger
CARBON DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL
CASSETTE SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: 329 Radio w/Cassette)
COLOR-KEYED TONNEAU COVER
COMPACT DISC SHELF IN CENTER CONSOLE (REQ: 688 Radio w/Compact Disc)
CRUISE CONTROL
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT (REQ: P15 Pwr Seats)
FOOTWELL LIGHTING
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
HEATED FRONT SEAT PKG
HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM -inc: 6-speakers, 6 x 25 watt amp, multi-channel loudspeaker system
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
LARGE CHROME OVAL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
MODEL DESIGNATION DELETE
ON-BOARD COMPUTER
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM
PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT (REQ: P15 Pwr Seats)
PASSENGER SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER (N/A w/P15 Pwr Seats)
PWR SEAT PKG -inc: elect height/length/ backrest adjusters, driver memory feature
SILVER-PAINTED ROLL BAR
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR ENTRANCE PANEL
TRACTION CONTROL -inc: active brake differential, disable switch
WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST
WIND DEFLECTOR -inc: storage shelf on engine lid
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
SPORT DESIGN INTERIOR PKG -inc: black leather sport seats/hand brake/door handles/shift lever knob/airbag cover/roll bar trim/center console cover/upper instrument cover/steering wheel, black leatherette center console side/ dashboard/door panels, metal grey painted instrument rims/switch plates/outer seat fittings/center console/brake cover & lever/ storage compartment lid/roll bar/gear shift knob *1998 PRICE TO FOLLOW*
EMISSIONS Options
BASE
50 STATES EMISSIONS
NOTE Options
BASE
** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX **
OPTION PKG Options
BASE
OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED
SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Boxster wheels/tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, in-dash compact disc player *NET*
SPORT PKG -inc: 17" Sport Classic wheels/ tires, wind deflector, sound pkg, cruise control, alarm system, in-dash compact disc player *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, on-board computer *NET*
SPORT TOURING PKG -inc: 17" Sport Classic 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, on-board computer *NET*
TECHNIC SPORT PKG -inc: upgraded springs/ shock absorbers/stabilizer bars, 17" Boxster wheels/tires, traction control *NET*
PAINT TYPE Options
BASE
METALLIC PAINT
STANDARD PAINT
RADIO Options
BASE
"PORSCHE CR-210" AM/FM RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face, cassette shelf in center console (STD)
"PORSCHE CR-210" AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face, compact disc shelf in center console
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE
"SOFT LOOK" LEATHER SEATS (REQ: Leather Interior)
BLACK LEATHER SPORT SEATS (REQ: P69 Sport Design Interior Pkg)
FULL LEATHER SEATS (REQ: Leather Interior)
LEATHERETTE SEATS W/LEATHER INLAYS (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE
5-SPEED TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION

1998 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/151
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) 171.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.1
Wheelbase (in) 95.2
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) 2822

1998 Porsche Boxster Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger air bags-inc: passenger child seat detector prep
Driver & front passenger side-impact air bags
Anti-lock brakes
Energy absorbing bumpers
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A