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Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 2.0 2dr PDK

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1988
Trim	Not Available
Price	£58,105
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	170 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	201
Length	4379 mm
Width	1801 mm
Height	1281 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	122 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1365 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

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

3-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system and coated particulate filter
4 valves per cylinder
Aluminium block and cylinder heads
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Gasoline particulate filter
Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand oil pump
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
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
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 tract exhaust system with central tailpipe in stainless steel
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
Seat centres in race tex, side bolsters and headrests in leather
Single front passenger seat
Smooth finish leather on steering wheel rim, gear lever and door handles
SPORT button to activate dynamic driving settings for engine, transmission (with PDK)
Storage compartments in each doors
Two individual cup holders (Passenger side, integrated into dashboard trim strip)

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

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.027
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	201
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	209
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	201
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	322
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	320
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	211
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	204

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	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	35.8
WLTP - MPG - High	37.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	20
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	19.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	20
WLTP - MPG - Medium	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	31.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48E
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)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	300
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	380
Engine Torque - RPM	2150
Top Speed	170 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	265/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BOXSTER
Wheel Type	18" 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
Gross Vehicle Weight	1685 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	122 l
Max. Loading Weight	320 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1365 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 2.0 2dr PDK

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

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