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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Vehicle IdentificationWhen ordering spare parts or making inqui-
ries, please always quote the vehicle identifi-
cation number. Vehicle identification label Vehicle identification label is attached to the inner
side of the front luggage compartment hood be-
low the hood lock. It contains all important data
about your car.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Note
This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is in the front lug-
gage compartment under the battery cover and at
the bottom left behind the windshield.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 229.
Safety compliance sticker The safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manuf-
actured.
The sticker also shows the month and year of pro-
duction and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross Vehic-
le Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Ra-
ting.

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Driving Performance* * At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment. Boxster Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Maximum speed
5-speed transmission
6-speed transmission159 mph/256 km/h
160 mph/258 km/h155 mph/250 km/h
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 5.9 seconds 6.8 seconds
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) 6.2 seconds 7.1 seconds
Boxster S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Maximum speed 167 mph/268 km/h 162 mph/260 km/h
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 5.2 seconds 6.0 seconds
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.5 seconds 6.3 seconds

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Weights
Dimensions Boxster Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2855 lbs. to 3109 lbs. 2987 lbs. to 3208 lbs.
1295 kg to 1410 kg 1355 kg to 1455 kg
Maximum gross weight 3549 lbs./1610 kg 3649 lbs./1655 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2017 lbs./915 kg 2017 lbs./915 kg
Boxster S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2965 lbs. to 3153 lbs. 3053 lbs. to 3241 lbs.
1345 kg to 1430 kg 1385 kg to 1470 kg
Maximum gross weight 3594 lbs./1630 kg 3682 lbs./1670 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2072 lbs./940 kg 2072 lbs./940 kg
*The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
PAS M
Length 170.4 in./4329 mm
Width 70.9 in./1801 mm
Height 51.0 in./1295 mm 51.0 in./1295 mm
Wheelbase 95.1 in./2415 mm
Ground clearance 4.0 in./101 mm 3.7 in./95 mm
Turning circle 36.4 ft./11.1 m

268Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty
weight and with a 50 % load without
additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on
standard values on the basis of a mean
effective scrub radius. Changes of the scrub
radius, the tire tolerance, wear and tear,
deviating country equipment and tire slip
have not been taken into account.
Boxster S: Engine diagram at full power

276UUndercoating ............................. 182
, 196
, 197
VValves ........................................................ 210
Vanity mirror................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 191
Identifikation label............................... 258
Identifikation number ........................... 258
Laying up the car................................ 231
Putting into operation .......................... 232
Washing ............................................. 191
Ventilation .................................................. 117
Vents .................................................114
, 117
Viscosity, engine oil.................................... 174
WWarning messages ..................................... 102
Washer fluid .......................................184
, 266
Washer lever .............................................. 110
Washing ..................................................... 191
Weights...................................................... 267
Welcome Home Function............................. 108
Wheel ............................... 198
, 203
, 262
, 263
Bolts ............................................17, 222
Changing............................................ 224
Checking pressure..........................5, 223
Inscription .......................................... 214
Loading information............................ 216
Pressure plate .................................... 259
Sidewall ............................................. 214Size ................................................... 214
Tire pressure ................................. 5
, 206
Tire sealant ........................................ 220
Windows ............................... 25
, 28, 154
, 196
Washer nozzles................................... 110
Washer system .......................... 184, 266
Windshield wipers .............................. 110, 169
Replacing ........................................... 169
Windstop .................................................... 161
Winter driving
Battery ............................................... 230
Jump lead starting.............................. 236
Winter operation
Coolant .............................................. 170
Locks................................................. 193
Seals ................................................. 197
Snow chains ....................................... 213
Tires .................................................. 212
Washer fluid........................................ 184
Wiper blades....................................... 169