1998 Porsche Boxster Automatic

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1998 Porsche Boxster Automatic

Low Miles Great Condition

Only 99,000 Miles

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"The Porsche Boxster was launched to bring the Porsche sports car driving experience to a wider, younger audience," stated PCNA President and CEO Frederick J Schwab, explaining the marketing philosophy behind the entry-level roadster. "Customer demand has shown our intentions were right on target and we underestimated the number of people in North America who value a safe, fun, high-performance vehicle that can be a weekend get-away machine as well as a daily driver,"

All-weather functionality

The body and three-layer convertible top were designed for excellent insulation, water tightness (verified through 24-hour continuous water spray tests) and deformation resistance under heavy snow loads.

Boxer engine, roadster chassis

with styling and engineering cues from legendary Porsche roadsters, the Boxster-the name is a combination of "boxer" (for the engine's design) and "roadster" (for the open, two-seat layout)-was developed in three and a half years following its introduction as a styling concept at the 1993 North American International Automobile Show in Detroit. The Boxster's sports car specifications include a 201 horsepower (150 kW) 2.5-liter (151-cubic inch) engine, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, electric seat back adjustment, leather seating, electrically assisted power convertible top (which opens or closes in 12 seconds) are all part of the basic Boxster package.

The Tiptronic S electronic transmission makes logical decisions in choosing the right gear. Whenever the driver suddenly takes his or her foot off the accelerator, the system will sense the car is no longer under power and will prevent the transmission from shifting up, keeping the gear engaged. Applying the brakes will make the transmission shift down at the appropriate road speed. Whenever the wheels spin on slippery roads, the automatic transmission will upshift earlier for torque management and driving stability. The driver participates in the shifting process, choosing either the manual or automatic shift mode. Once selection of the manual mode is made, shifting is done exclusively through the upshift and downshift buttons on the steering wheel. The optional traction control (TC) system provides traction when accelerating on slippery surfaces. It operates throughout the entire speed range, combining Porsche's optional automatic brake differential (ABD) and electronic intervention in the engine management system to reduce power as soon as the driving wheels start to spin

The mid-engine configuration also allows for more top-down storage capacity than virtually any competitor, with luggage compartments front and rear for a total of 9.1 cubic feet (260 liters). The new Boxster is a long distance touring roadster with ample cockpit space for two persons. The entire body shell of the Boxster is made of two-sided hot galvanized steel, because steel offers better deformation performance and repair. The Boxster's patented front end structure improves body integrity without extra weight by using reinforced high-strength body panels.

Nearly 20 percent of the parts and components on the Boxster are made of aluminum, resulting in an overall vehicle weight of 2822 pounds (1280 kg).

The engine oil level is displayed each time the engine is started by a gauge in the instrument cluster. A service unit in the rear luggage compartment houses an oil dipstick and the filters for engine oil and coolant.

Climate control system controls are integrated into the instrument panel module, and the heating system operates consistently, regardless of engine load and temperature. With the heater controlled as a function of air flow, heat is available quickly from the heat exchanger, with its constant supply of hot coolant. Air conditioning is standard. The climate control system comes with an air recirculation switch to keep out dust or unpleasant odors.

To reduce air buffeting inside the car and to allow for quiet conversations, Porsche offers a multi-piece wind deflector consisting of two perforated panels, clipped in position on the supplemental safety bars behind the seats, with a plastic window in between to provide clear vision through the interior rearview mirror.

The power convertible top of the Boxster provides maximum comfort and convenience for the occupants, with excellent weather sealing and efficient noise control for driving at high speeds. A new type of kinematic structure folds the top like the letter "Z" before it disappears beneath the top cover. A single button and a safety catch allow operation of the standard convertible soft top, which can be raised or lowered in 12 seconds.

The Boxster's smooth aerodynamic undertray and functional front air intakes have increased downforce to help handling and stability, and the coefficient of drag has been reduced to 0.31, one of the lowest in its class. Ride stability is further enhanced by a speed-dependent rear spoiler which extends at 75 mph (120 kph) and retracts as the speed drops below 50 mph (80 kph).

Interior styling of the Boxster is a combination of retro Porsche looks with modern ergonomics. The Boxster's cockpit offers a new rendition of classic Porsche style, with the ignition lock located to the left of the steering wheel as is traditional. Instruments are grouped in an arc with three large gauges slightly overlapping each other. The most prominent feature is the central tachometer, with the analog speedometer to the left. Analog displays for road speed, engine speed, coolant temperature and fuel level on the Boxster dashboard are augmented by three additional digital displays: the odometer, the trip odometer and a digital speedometer beneath the tachometer, displaying in either English or metric units. Aero headlamp units in the Boxster's nose offer unusual design and a high level of function and optical quality.

The latest Bosch Motronic M 5.2 electronic engine management system controls both electronic fuel injection and electronic ignition systems on the Boxster engine. The Bosch ignition system is all-electronic, featuring solid state ignition distribution via six individual coils, with no mechanical distributor. The engine is accessible from underneath, from above, and from the front through service openings. Electronic engine management is maintenance-free but can be checked by computer via the on-board diagnostic system.

The mid-engine design offers safety in an accident, enhanced by a series of deformation structures that absorb energy placed between the outer contour of the car and the passenger cell. Impact forces are reduced, and the crumple behavior of the steel body minimizes collision forces acting on the driver and passenger. Safety is further enhanced by two full-size front air bags fitted as standard equipment in all markets, one mounted in the steering wheel hub and the other in the instrument panel. The 1998 Boxster will also have as standard equipment two door mounted side air bags as part of the 1998 Porsche Side Impact Protection System. The two 30-liter air bags provide improved protection for head, chest, pelvis and arms in a side impact.

Features:

Powertrain

* 2.5-liter, 201-horsepower (150kW), aluminum alloy, water cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder 4-valve mid-engine

* Fully integrated electronic ignition and fuel injection system Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with dual knock sensor and hot film air flow sensor systems

* Dual-mass flywheel

* Five Speed Automatic

Tiptronic S dual-function transmission with console-mounted shift lever and gear selection switches in steering wheel

* VarioCam Variable valve timing system

Chassis

* Rack and pinion steering with force-sensitive power-assist

* Fully independent suspension

* Power-assisted, aluminum alloy four-piston monoblock fixed caliper, internally ventilated, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS 5.3)

* Five-stroke pressure-cast light alloy wheels with locks: Front: 6J x 16 with 205/55 ZR-16 steel-belted radial tires

Rear: 7J x 16 with 225/50 ZR-16 steel-belted radial tires

* 15.3-gallon (58.0-liter) fuel tank

Exterior

* Two door, two-seat Roadster

* Electric folding top

* Rear fog light (left side)

* Integrated third brake light

* Welded, unitized body construction; double-sided, zinc-galvanized steel

* Supplemental safety bar

* Energy-absorbing bumpers, front and rear

* Second generation side-impact protection

* Speed-dependent extendible rear spoiler

* Heated windshield washer nozzles

* Electrically adjustable and heatable outside mirrors

* Windshield antenna

* Tinted glass all around and windshield with graduated tint

* Outside door handles, side air intakes and mirrors painted to match exterior color

* Two luggage compartments

Interior

* Front and side airbags for driver and passenger

* Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts

* Partial leather bucket seats with electric back rest adjustment

* Air conditioning with automatic temperature control

* Particle filter for ventilation system

* Leather-covered steering wheel, axially adjustable

* Interior trimmed in black leather

* Backlit analog instrumentation with tachometer and gauges, corresponding warning lights

* On board diagnostic system (OBD ll)

* Power windows

* Brake pad wear indicator

* Interior lighting with delayed shut-off

* Electronic immobilizer system

* Central locking system

* AM/FM CD Player

* Lockable storage compartment

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Type: Six cylinder, horizontally opposed, water-cooled

Bore: 3.4 in. (85.5mm)

Stroke: 2.8 in. (72.0mm)

Displacement: 151 cu. in. (2.5 liter)

Compression ratio: 11.0:1

Horsepower (SAE Net) 201 hp (150kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque (ft. lb.): 181 ft. lbs. (245 Nm) @ 4500 rpm

Maximum RPM: 6700

Engine Design

Crankcase: Aluminum alloy

Crankshaft: Forged steel, 7 main bearings

Pistons: Cast aluminum alloy

Cylinder head: Aluminum alloy, crossflow, hemispherical combustion chambers, one spark plug per cylinder

Valve train: Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, chain driven, hydraulic filters with VarioCam variable valve timing system

Cooling system: Water cooled, dual electric fans on dual radiators

Lubrication system: Integrated dry sump, engine oil cooler

Fuel injection: Digital Motor Electronics (DME) fuel injection and ignition systems with hot film air flow sensors, both electronically controlled by one DME control unit

Emission system: 3-way dual catalytic converters with oxygen sensors, stainless steel core

Electrical System

Battery: 12 volt, 70amp./hr.

Alternator: 1680 watt, 120 amp.

Ignition system: Digital Motor electronics (DME) ignition and fuel injection systems with one spark plug per cylinder and dual knock sensors

Drive Train: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, five-speed Tiptronic S dual-function transmission

Gear Ratios: Tiptronic S dual-function transmission

1st 3.66:1

2nd 2.00:1

3rd 1.41:1

4th 1.00:1

5th 0.74:1

Reverse 4.10:1

Body Unitized, fully-galvanized steel

Corrosion protection: Entire body of hot-dipped and electro-galvanized steel, all panels coated both sides, total immersion pre-treatment, cataphoretic primer coating, hot wax cavity-filler, PVC undercoating

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