These are standard specifications for the 2001 Porsche Boxster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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 | 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). |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
2001 Porsche Boxster FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2001 Porsche Boxster?
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.