Data on the 2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster
A high point in the convertible market is the Porsche Boxster. In 2000 Porsche rolled out an upgraded version of the Boxster with two versions: Roadster and Roadster S. Sales for the Boxster, especially the Boxster Roadster, were brisk during 2000 and 2001. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster Specs
Standard equipment in the Boxster for 1999 and 2000 includes the 2.7 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Boxster.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster comes equipped with 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.
The fuel system for the 2000 Boxster is a Bosch Motronic SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Boxster Roadster are 70.10 inches wide by 171.00 inches long. It sits 50.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $41,430, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,261. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2000 Boxster gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 1999 and 2000 the Boxster Roadster was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Arena Red Metallic with Black Top, Arena Red Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Arena Red Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Biarritz White with Black Top, Biarritz White with Graphite Gray Top, Biarritz White with Metropol Blue Top, Black Metallic with Black Top, Black Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Black with Black Top, Black with Graphite Gray Top, Black with Metropol Blue Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Dark Blue with Black Top, Dark Blue with Graphite Gray Top, Dark Blue with Metropol Blue Top, Forest Green Metallic with Black Top, Forest Green Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Forest Green Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Guards Red with Black Top, Guards Red with Graphite Gray Top, Guards Red with Metropol Blue Top, Iris Blue Metallic with Black Top, Iris Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Iris Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Midnight Blue Metallic with Black Top, Midnight Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Midnight Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Black Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Polar Silver Metallic with Black Top, Polar Silver Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Polar Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Rain Forest Green Metallic with Black Top, Rain Forest Green Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Rain Forest Green Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Slate Gray Metallic with Black Top, Slate Gray Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Slate Gray Metallic with Metropol Blue Top, Speed Yellow with Black Top, Speed Yellow with Graphite Gray Top, Speed Yellow with Metropol Blue Top, Viola Metallic with Black Top, and Viola Metallic with Graphite Gray Top.
Parting Shots
The 2000 model year was very successful for the Porsche Boxster. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Roadster version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, Roadster, United States market
