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Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 4.0 GTS 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3995
Trim	GTS
Price	£80,295
Engine Power - BHP	400
Acceleration	4.5
Top Speed	182 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	247
Length	4391 mm
Width	1801 mm
Height	1262 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	120 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg

Driver Convenience

Auto start and stop system
Digital displays for vehicle speed, chosen gear, odometer, trip odometer and clock
eCall emergency call system
Instrument cluster with central rev counter and high-resolution 4.6 inch colour display
Performance orientated shift indicator in the colour display of the instrument cluster
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including online navigation module, mobile phone preparation, audio interfaces and voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6 speed manual transmission with dual mass flywheel
64 litre fuel tank
Aluminium block and cylinder heads
Central cooler
Closed underbody panelling
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Dynamic gearbox mount system
Gasoline particulate filter
Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand oil pump
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with ABS, advanced brake functions
Porsche TORQUE Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock
Rear wheel drive
Two seater vehicle with mid mounted engine
Two three-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system and coated particulate filter
Variable intake manifold with two switchable resonance valves
VarioCam (camshaft control for inlet and exhaust valves) and adaptive cylinder management
Water cooled with thermal management

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Integrated 4G/LTE compatible SIM including data for the Porsche Connect Services
Integrated compatible SIM including Porsche Connect Services
Navigation incl porsche + Apple Carplay, connect module, wireless internet access, carfinder, remote vehicle status, remote service and vehicle track
Wifi and music streaming

Exterior Features

Auto deploying rear wing
Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting
Automatically extending rear boot spoiler
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors on door waist rails, aspherical on driver's side
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Fully automatic fabric hood, electrically operated/heatable rigid glass rear screen, operable approx 31 mph and convenient operation by key remote
Green tinted heat insulating glass
Grey top tinted windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
Intelligent lightweight body in Aluminium/Steel composite construction
LED 3rd brake light
LED tail lights and integral 4 point brake lights and reversing lights
Net wind deflector
Power windows with one touch operation and door seal protection
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Separate tinted auxiliary lights in the front end with LED indicators and position lights
Side air intakes with one grille in black
Specifically designed GTS front and rear aprons partially painted in black
Twin tract sports exhaust system with two tailpipe in stainless steel high gloss black
Windscreen washer system with two wiper speeds and washer jets

Interior Features

12V sockets in passenger footwell and centre console storage compartment
718 logo on gear lever
Additional smooth finish leather with door panel armrest and centre console main storage compartment
Adjustable fan with air recirculation and defroster functions
Ascending centre console with uncovered storage compartment and closed storage compartment
Clothes hooks on front seat backrests
Footwell illumination
Front and rear luggage compartments
Front headrests
Heated seats
Hood lining in black fabric
LED reading lights, orientation, ignition lock, additionally luggage compartment and glove compartment lighting
Lockable glovebox
Seat centres in race tex, side bolsters, headrests in leather and headrests embroidered with GTS logo in black
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartments in each doors
Two individual cup holders (Passenger side, integrated into dashboard trim strip)

Packs

Sport chrono package including mode switch - Boxster

Passive Safety

3 point automatic seatbelts
ASR
Electrically controlled parking brake
Front and rear lightweight spring strut axle
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Full size driver and passenger airbags
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Porsche side impact protection doors with thorax airbag in outer backrest side bolster and head airbag for driver/passenger in door panel
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system with interior surveillance
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Dashcam preparation
Engine immobiliser with in key transponder, central locking and remote control

Wheels

Tyre repair kit
Wheel centre caps with full colour Porsche crest

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.018
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	396
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	396
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	396
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	252
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	252
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	252

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3995
Compression Ratio	10.1:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 6
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	102
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	81.5
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE NORTH SOUTH
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	29.4
WLTP - MPG - High	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	16.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	16.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	16.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	25.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	25.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	49E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.5
Engine Power - BHP	400
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	182 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	265/35 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SPORT
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1262 mm
Length	4391 mm
Wheelbase	2475 mm
Width	1801 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	64
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	120 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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