2012 Porsche Boxster

                                             Porsche redesigned the new model named, Porsche Boxster look in very different. 2012 Porsche Boxster is a mid-engine convertible will lighten up and shift down to 4-cylinder power for better fuel economy with no loss in performance. 2012 Porsche Boxster is a good open-air sports car.

2012 Porsche Boxster has 2.9-liter flat-six with 255 horsepower, and the 3.4-liter direct-injected flat-six to be carried over, albeit most likely after minor performance tweaks for a few more ponies. Along with the engines that are expected to be carried over from the previous model, expect the short-throw six-speed manual and Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission to also carry over.

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Type: Gas Flat-6
Displacement: 2.9L/177
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valves: 24
Valve timing: Variable
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 255 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 214 @ 4600-6000
0-60:  5.6/5.5/ 5.3 sec
Max Speed:  163 (162) mph

Transmission

Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.50
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.43
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.44
Clutch Size (in): 9.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.88

Fuel

Fuel type: gas
Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)

Fuel Consumption (mpg)

City (manual/PDK):  19/20
City (manual/PDK):  19/20
City (manual/PDK):  19/20

WEIGHTS AND VOLUMES

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2943
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or No): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or No): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.5 x 0.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x 0.8

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P205/55ZR17
Rear Tire Size: P235/50ZR17
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Suspension

• Modified MacPherson strut front suspension
• Modified MacPherson strut rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Body

• Convertible
• 2-seat roadster with aluminum front and rear luggage compartment lids
• Roll over protection
• Autoextending/retracting rear spoiler
• Bow-type door handles
• underbody paneling

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in): 95.1
Length, Overall (in): 172.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.9
Height, Overall (in): 50.9
Track Width,front (in):  58.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.4

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• Passenger airbag deactivation switch
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Front integrated headrests
• Emergency braking preparation
• Tire pressure monitoring

Price Range:$48,100 - $61,800