The 1997 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 Nissan.

Porsche Boxster Engine Specs

The restyled Boxster Base is equipped with a Porsche 2.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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

Boxster Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Boxster Base are 70.10 inches wide by 171.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $39,980, with an invoice cost of $34,383. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Boxster is a Bosch Motronic SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.30 gallons.

The 1997 Boxster gets 26 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 1997 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche Boxster. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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