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Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 2.0 Style Edition 2dr

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1988
Trim	Not Available
Price	£62,305
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	5.1
Top Speed	171 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	203
Length	4379 mm
Width	1801 mm
Height	1281 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	122 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1335 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
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including online navigation module, mobile phone preparation, audio interfaces and voice control system
Reversing camera including front and rear park assist

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system and coated particulate filter
4 valves per cylinder
6 speed manual transmission with dual mass flywheel
Aluminium block and cylinder heads
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Gasoline particulate filter
Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand oil pump
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with ABS, advanced brake functions
Rear wheel drive
Turbocharger with intercooler
Two seater vehicle with mid mounted engine
VarioCam Plus variable valve timing and switchable valve lift
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
Net wind deflector
Power windows with one touch operation and door seal protection
Rain sensor
Rear boot
Separate auxiliary lights in the front end with LED indicators and position lights
Twin tailpipe with special look in highly polished chrome plated stainless steel in 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
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
Porsche crest embossed in headrests
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartments in each doors
Two individual cup holders (Passenger side, integrated into dashboard trim strip)
Two zone automatic climate control

Passive Safety

3 point automatic seatbelts
ASR
Electrically controlled parking brake
Front and rear 4 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers, disc internally vented and cross drilled, front/rear disc diameter, brake calipers in black
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 prep
Engine immobiliser with in key transponder, central locking and remote control

Wheels

Tyre repair kit
Wheel centres with full colour Porsche crest

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	209
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	201
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	330
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	321
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	218
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	212

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1988
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 4
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	91
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE NORTH SOUTH
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	31
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	19.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	19.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	30.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	45E
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)	5.1
Engine Power - BHP	300
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	380
Engine Torque - RPM	2150
Top Speed	171 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	SPYDER
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1281 mm
Length	4379 mm
Wheelbase	2475 mm
Width	1801 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	122 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1335 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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