2012 Porsche Boxster Convertible - Features & Specs

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2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder Convertible Exterior

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Spyder Convertible (3.4L 6-cyl. 6-speed Manual)

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FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY) 19/27 mpg
CAR TYPE Convertible
TRANSMISSION 6-speed Manual
BASIC WARRANTY 4 Yr./ 50000 Mi.

ENGINE TYPE Gas
TOTAL SEATING 2
CYLINDERS Flat 6
CONSUMER RATING Not Available

Colors

Exterior Colors

Aqua Blue Metallic

Basalt Black Metallic

Black

Carrara White

Cream White

Guards Red

Platinum Silver Metallic

Roof Colors

Black, soft top

Interior Colors

Black , leather

Sand Beige, leather

Specifications

LENGTH 14ft 2.9in

WIDTH 5ft 10.9in

HEIGHT
4ft 0.5in

Body style illustration may not reflect the actual shape of this vehicle.

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 10.9 in. (70.9 in.)	HEIGHT 4 ft. 0.5 in. (48.5 in.)
LENGTH 14 ft. 2.9 in. (170.9 in.)	FRONT TRACK 4 ft. 10.7 in. (58.7 in.)
REAR TRACK 5 ft. 0.4 in. (60.4 in.)	WHEEL BASE 7 ft. 11.1 in. (95.1 in.)

Fuel

ENGINE TYPE Gas	FUEL TYPE Premium unleaded (required)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 14.3 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 271.7/386.1 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 19/27 mpg

Weights and Capacities

GROSS WEIGHT 3549 lbs.	DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.30 Cd
CURB WEIGHT 2811 lbs.	CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 5.3 cu.ft.
MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 9.9 cu.ft.

DriveTrain

DRIVE TYPE Rear wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 3.4 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Flat 6	VALVES 24
VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 266 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
HORSEPOWER 310 hp @ 6400 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 36.4 ft.

Suspension

Modified MacPherson strut front suspension	Modified MacPherson strut rear suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension	Front and rear stabilizer bar

Warranty

BASIC 4 yr./ 50000 mi.	DRIVETRAIN 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
ROADSIDE 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

2 -way power passenger seat	2 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat	Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather	Sport front seats

Power Features

Remote power door locks	Power mirrors
Heated mirrors	2 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

Clock	Tachometer
Trip computer	External temperature display
Low fuel level warning

Convenience

Cruise control	Cargo net
Front console with storage	Front cupholders
Front door pockets	Remote trunk release
Retained accessory power	Speed-proportional power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	12V front power outlet(s)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Comfort

Interior active charcoal air filter	Air conditioning
Trunk light	Leather and simulated alloy trim on center console
Simulated alloy trim on dash	Leather and simulated alloy trim on doors
Front reading lights	Leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob
Leather steering wheel	Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

Diversity antenna	4 total speakers
50 watts stereo output	AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
Speed sensitive volume control	Auxiliary MP3 audio input
Radio data system

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone

Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

Variable intermittent wipers	Power convertible roof
Rear defogger

Body

Rear spoiler

Tires and Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	19 x 10.0 in. wheels
305/30R Z tires	Performance tires
Tire repair kit

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS	Front head airbags
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Child seat anchors
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Emergency braking assist
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Daytime running lights
Engine immobilizer	Front fog/driving lights
Auto delay off headlamps	2 front headrests
Passenger airbag deactivation switch	Front seatbelt pretensioners
Stability control	Traction control
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Emergency interior trunk release
Front integrated headrests	Emergency braking preparation
Tire pressure monitoring

Fire Extinguisher	Park Assist System
Bi-Xenon Headlamp w/Dynamic Cornering Lights

Options

Packages

Boxster Spyder Alcantara Interior Package for Manual Transmission	A-Pillar Leather Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package Plus	PCM Package Black
PCM Package Painted in Exterior Color	Sport Chrono Package

Exterior Options

Headlight Cleaner System Cover Painted in Exterior Cover	Side Mirror Attachment Point Finishers Painted in Exterior Color
19" Carrera S II Wheel	19" Carrera Classic Wheel
19" Sport Design Wheel	Auto-dimming Mirrors w/Integrated Rain Sensors
Wheels Painted Carrara White	Wheels Painted Basalt Black
Hard Top	5mm Wheel Spacers
Wheel Caps w/Colored Porsche Crest	Rims and Caps in Exterior Color
Wheels Painted Guards Red	Wheels Painted Black
Fuel Tank Cap in Aluminum Look	Deletion of Rear Model Designation
Rod Antenna

Interior Options

Gear Lever Trim in Leather	Leather Sport Seats
Sun Visors in Leather	Storage Bin Lid in Alcantara w/Porsche Logo
Footrest in Sport Look	Supplemental Safety Roll Bar in Painted Exterior Color
Boxster Spyder Additional Alcantara Interior Package	Rear View Mirror in Leather
Key Pouch in Leather	Windshield Frame Trim in Leather
Floor Mats w/Colored Logo and Leather Edging	Floor Mats w/Leather Edging
Electronic Logbook	Heated Front Seats
Seat Ventilation	Fuse Box Cover in Leather
Sport Seat Backrests Painted in Exterior Color	Bluetooth Interface for Mobile Phone
SportDesign Steering Wheel	Clothes Hook on Seat Backrest in Leather
Sport Bucket Seat Belt Passage Painted Black	Steering Column Casing in Leather
Steering Wheel Rim w/Deviating Stitching	Defroster Air Vents in Leather
Defroster Trim in Leather	Gear Lever/PDK Selector Trim Painted Exterior Color
Carrara White Instrument Dials	Automatic Climate Control
Guards Red Instrument Dials	PCM 3.0 w/Extended Navigation
Handbrake Lever in Aluminum II	Handbrake Lever in Aluminum II w/Stitching in Deviating Color
Seat Belts in Silver Grey	6-Disc CD Changer
Seat Belt Buckles in Leather	Guards Red Sport Chrono Timer Display
Sport Bucket Seat Belt Passage Painted in Exterior Color	PCM Voice Control
Carrara White Sport Chrono Timer Display

Mechanical Options

7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)	Sport Shifter
Sport Exhaust System	Lightweight Lithium-Ion Battery
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes