2004 Porsche Boxster Specifications

Specifications

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1996 - 2004
Price :	$42,600
Weight :	2811 lbs \| 1275.048 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	29

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.4 seconds.
Top Speed :	157 mph \| 252.613 km/h
Coefficient of Drag :	0.31

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6
Displacement :	2687 cc \| 164.0 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	228.00 SAE @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4750 RPM
Bore :	85.5 mm \| 3.366 in.
Stroke :	78.0 mm \| 3.071 in.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	7200 RPM
Crankshaft :	Forged steel
Connecting rods :	Forged steel

Opposed 6
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	258 HP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	229 Ft-Lbs (310 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic Tiptronic® S

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.50
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.43
4th Gear :	1.09
5th Gear :	0.84

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 2004 :	81,531
2004 Porsche Boxster

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V656000
Summary	Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.'
Consequence	Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	DOPE, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E025000
Summary	DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2004 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,817
Avg. Home :	$274,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.10

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Q: How fast is the 2004 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has a top speed of 157 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2004 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has a wheelbase size of 95.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2004 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has a length of 170.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2004 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has a width of 70.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2004 Porsche Boxster have?A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has 38.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2004 Porsche Boxster have?A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster has legroom of 41.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 2004 Porsche Boxster cost when new?A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster had a base price of approximately $42,600 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2004 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster was a Cabriolet.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 2004? A: Porsche produced 81,531 automobiles in 2004.

Q: What engines did the 2004 Porsche Boxster have? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2687 cc | 164.0 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 228.00 SAE @ 6300 RPM and 192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4750 RPM

Opposed 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 258 HP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 229 Ft-Lbs (310 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2004 Porsche Boxster have? A: The 2004 Porsche Boxster had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic Tiptronic® S.