When was the Boxster S introduced?
1996
Boxster S (986) When it was introduced in 1996, the Boxster was a shock and some considered it as the “poor’s man Porsche”. But the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Boxster S was something better than expected. Yes, it was cheaper than the 911, but it was nimble and still a daily driver.
Where was the Porsche Boxster 986 car made?
The production of the Boxster 986 was 164,874, of which 108,772, or nearly 70% were made in Finland !
What was the top speed of the first Porsche Boxster?
The first generation Boxster was designated the 986 and when it arrived it was powered by a 2.5 litre flat 6 engine the 0/60 mph came in at 6.7 sec with a top speed of 149 mph. The press loved it, the car was fun and agile it quickly became the yardstick by which all other sports cars were judged, including Porsche’s own 911.
What was the design brief for the Porsche Boxster?
The Boxster Design brief. It was an immediate hit with the public and press alike. The new engine they were using was going to be a variant of the new 911’s. This was to be a horizontally opposed flat 6 cylinder design and was Porsches first attempt at a water-cooled rear mounted engine.
When did the Porsche Boxster 2.5 come out?
The first versions of the long-awaited Porsche Boxster, the V-Series Boxster 2.5, rolled out in August 1996 from Porsche’s factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The aim was originally to start in June 1996, but due to production problems, the actual 986 Boxster 2.5 production did not start until August.
Where did Porsche make the Porsche Boxster 986?
Production of the 986 began at the former 928 facility in Stuttgart, Germany in 1996. Valmet Automotive also manufactured Boxsters under contract to Porsche at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Boxster was Porsche’s biggest volume seller from its introduction in 1996 until the introduction of the Cayenne sport utility vehicle in 2003.
How much does it cost to buy a Porsche Boxster?
The Porsche Boxster today is wildly heralded as one of the finest handling useable and rewarding sports car money can buy. Early examples can be bought for peanuts with nice cars available for around the £3000 mark.
The first generation Boxster was designated the 986 and when it arrived it was powered by a 2.5 litre flat 6 engine the 0/60 mph came in at 6.7 sec with a top speed of 149 mph. The press loved it, the car was fun and agile it quickly became the yardstick by which all other sports cars were judged, including Porsche’s own 911.
What happens if you raise up a Porsche Boxster?
Keep in mind that if you raise up the rear of the car, the emergency brake no longer works (it works only on the two rearmost wheels of the car). If you place the car in park (automatic transmissions), it will only lock the rear wheels as well.