2001 Porsche Boxster Specifications

Specifications

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1996 - 2004
Price :	$42,100-$50,200
Weight :	2790 lbs \| 1265.523 kg
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	27

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6
Displacement :	2687 cc \| 164.0 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	217 BHP (159.712 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	8
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
DME Ignition and Fuel Injection

Opposed 6
Displacement :	3179 cc \| 194.0 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6250 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	8
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic

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

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19961101
NHTSA Campaign ID	03V004000
Summary	CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION 'P' WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.
Consequence	IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION 'P' TO POSITION 'R, N OR D' WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes	PORSCHE RECALL NO. A305.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2001 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$25,850
Avg. Household Income :	$42,350
Avg. Home :	$136,150
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.46
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster has a wheelbase size of 95.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2001 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster has a length of 171.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2001 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster has a width of 70.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 2001 Porsche Boxster cost when new?A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster cost approximately $42,100 to $50,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 Porsche Boxster? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster was a Cabriolet.

Q: What engines did the 2001 Porsche Boxster have? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2687 cc | 164.0 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 217 BHP (159.712 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Opposed 6 (3179 cc | 194.0 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2001 Porsche Boxster have? A: The 2001 Porsche Boxster had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.