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Porsche Boxster (987.2) 2.9L 6MT RWD (256 HP)

Porsche Boxster (987.2) · 2009 - present · Petrol

The Porsche Boxster (987.2) 2.9L 6MT RWD (256 HP) produces 256 hp and 290 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches 263 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.4 l/100 km, equal to 221 g CO2 per km.

Power
256 hp
Torque
290 Nm
0–100
5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h

Engine

Power 256 hp
Power (kW) 188 kW
Torque 290 Nm
Displacement 2,893 cc
Cylinders H6
Fuel system Direct Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 263 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km
City consumption 13.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 221 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,328 mm
Width 1,801 mm
Height 1,295 mm
Wheelbase 2,416 mm
Ground clearance 104 mm
Cargo volume 280 l
Unladen weight 1,410 kg
Gross weight limit 1,635 kg
Tyre size 205/55 Zr17 || 235/50 Zr17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Porsche Boxster (987.2) 2.9L 6MT RWD (256 HP) compared with 7,656 trims of other cars from the 2006–2012 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 256 hp 194 hp
better than 79%
Torque 290 Nm 311 Nm
better than 49%
Top speed 263 km/h 210 km/h
better than 96%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.9 s 9.4 s
better than 88%
Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
better than 20%
CO2 emissions 221 g/km 172 g/km
better than 16%
Cargo volume 280 l 470 l
better than 17%
Unladen weight 1,410 kg 1,528 kg
better than 63%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Porsche Boxster (987.2)

Trims and engine versions — Porsche Boxster (987.2)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.9L 7AT RWD (256 HP) Petrol 256 hp 290 Nm 5.8 s 261 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 214 g/km