looking for stats HP-overal weight-0-60 etc...

[mslayden]

I am considering a Boxter and am interested in some statistic's to help me decide what to look for. As I look, it is clear that this car comes in various flavors... 2.5, 2.7, and 3.2... I dont remeber if I saw a 3.4. but I want to know what hp rating one could expect with the aformentioned engines. Also, what does a boxter weight? Generally speaking. What are you best 0-60 times. I want the push in the seat. Can any of you help with that info... Surely you guys can.

I would sure appreciate it.

thx.
-MS

For the 2005-2006 Boxster 987:

Boxster
2,855 pounds
2,987 with Tip
2.7L
240 HP

0-60
5.9 sec manual
6.8 Tip

Boxster S
2,965 pounds
3,053 with Tip
3.2 L
280 HP

0-60
5.2 sec
6.0

For the 2007-2008 Boxster 987

The Base went to 245 HP
The Boxster S went to 295 HP

[1JB]

I've got an'06 S with 280hp. It will push you back in the seat just fine. No problem scaring the living day lights out of you or killing yourself if you get stupid. I've done 0-60 faster than I ever want to again unless I decide that a heart attack is in order. It can be particularly exciting when the windy road home from work is miraculously open in front of you and you decide to see what the car can do racing into a corner with a slight bump on the right that moves the car and weight upward ever so slightly. Thank god for psm. Even more excitement comes when you're on the highway and realize if you push it you can pass the guy sitting in the left hand lane if you go around him on the right and you look at the speedometer to find you're doing 112mph.

You need to be very careful driving this car no matter what you're abilities whether you're on a winding road surrounded by trees or a highway. Any one of the Boxster models was built to be able to compete and win on the track. I'd look for the color and features you want in your price range. Generally starting with the 987 you would think there would be fewer of the mechanical problems that the earlier models had but who knows it's only into the '08 model year.

[rick3000]

I've got a '99 2.5L, 201HP, at 2755 lb. 0-60 in just under 6 seconds, which is plenty of power for me. The Boxster isn't really about straight line acceleration if that is what you're looking for, but it can outrun most cars on a twisty road. And it will throw your head into your seat if you don't tame the beast (even in a 2.5L).

[NickCats]

mslayden,

I think this will answer your questions :

http://www.weissach.net/986-987_RoadTestSummary.html

Nick

My 2.5 , best times were 5.5 and 5.9 6.1 to 60mph