The Porsche Boxster S for 2005: Improving on 2004
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Porsche Boxster series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Porsche Boxster Engine Specs
The Boxster S is equipped with a Porsche 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.
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 14.10-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The Boxster is 170.40 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 51.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $53,100, with an invoice cost of $46,314. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the Boxster is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2005 Boxster gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
We Think...
The 2004 model began the promise of the Porsche Boxster. The 2005 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 S will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, S, United States market
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There’s no doubt that Porsche is up to it’s old tricks with the Boxster? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.