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Boxster S
Overview
The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th August 2016. The Porsche 718 is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $150,200 before on-road costs.
This Porsche 718 is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 257 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 420 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Porsche claims the 718 Boxster S uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 184g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 790km per full tank
The Porsche 718 measures 1280mm (50.4 inches) in height, 4379mm (172.4 inches) in length, 1801mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2475mm (97.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1430kg (3152.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 718 Boxster S comes standard with 235/40 Rnull front tyres and 265/40 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
152.78 - 179.72 kW/t
78.72 kW/t
255.65 kW/t
Boot Space
275 - 425 litres
110 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 8.1 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
12 L/100km
Vehicle Range
790 - 928 km
588 km
1,500 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 10 years
2 years
10 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,655 - 1,695 kg
1,655 kg
2,635 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
131 - 133 mm
100 mm
150 mm
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Dimensions
4,379 mm
1,801 mm
1,280 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,379 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,801 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 235 mm |
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Explore Porsche 718 Features & Specs
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 7.0
Front Touch Screen: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 184
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 102.0
Engine (cc): 2497
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 76.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 2
Screen Size (in): 7.0
Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 790
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 491
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 26
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 22
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 285
Maximum Speed (mph): 177
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 350
Maximum Power (kW): 257
Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Strut
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10.0
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: 981
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Trunk/Hatch
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 275
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 59.6
Front Track (mm): 1515
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 131
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 50.4
Overall Height (mm): 1280
Overall Length (in): 172.4
Overall Length (mm): 4379
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1801
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1540
Wheelbase (in): 97.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2475
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Projector Beam
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1665
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3671
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1430
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3153
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1430
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3153
Tare Weight (kg): 1390
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
In-Dash DVD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy/Leather
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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