The 1999 Boxster is an important vehicle to Porsche for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Boxster which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Porsche Boxster Engine Specs

The Boxster Base is equipped with a Porsche 2.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Boxster Base Statistics

The Boxster is 171.00 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 50.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $41,000, with an invoice cost of $35,895. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Boxster is a Bosch Motronic SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

The 1999 Boxster gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 1998 model began the promise of the Porsche Boxster. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the Boxster Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, United States market

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